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THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured:Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” who died in 2019. Photo Credit: Cheryl Gerber
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: In 1941 the Chases moved across the street to the restaurant’s present location at Orleans Avenue and North Miro Street. Dooky Chase’s Restaurant became known as the key strategizing meeting place during the Civil Rights Movement. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Established in 1941 in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Dooky Chase is one of the most culturally significant restaurants in the country, recognized as a site on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail for its contribution to the fight for social justice. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured:Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV prepares for taping in the Dooky Chase kitchen. The cooking series was produced on location in the historic New Orleans restaurant. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured:Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” who died in 2019. Photo Credit: Cheryl Gerber
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Engraved pavers on Dooky Chase’s Civil Rights Legacy Walk honor historic figures who have passed through its doors, including Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The visits by these and other distinguished guests are explored in the series. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen and her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Fried Chicken featured in Episode 109, titled: Holy Thursday. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Fish Cakes with Citrus Beurre Blanc featured in Episode 103, titled: Queen’s Day. Photo Credit: Laura Combel
THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY features the younger Chase generations who are carrying on the culinary traditions of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Leah Chase. Pictured: Established in 1941 in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Dooky Chase is one of the most culturally significant restaurants in the country, recognized as a site on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail for its contribution to the fight for social justice. Photo Credit: Laura Combel