Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH'S LEGACY is a new cooking series that showcases the Treme restaurant and local landmark where chef Leah Chase became known as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine." The series is shot on location in the Dooky Chase kitchen with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah's death in 2019. In themed episodes that trace the history of the restaurant and its founders, viewers are introduced to Leah's grandson, Edgar "Dook" Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant's kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant's newest chef, Leah's great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah's granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant's earlier days. Leah continues to inspire people through the food now prepared by those who carry on her unwavering commitment to the people of New Orleans. Dook Chase speaks for the family when he says, "My grandmother's motto that she lived by was 'Pray, work and do for others.' That was a seed planted into us and what we continue to live by."

Sun, May 18	6:00 P.M.	Restaurant Evolution NH Create (11.4) Reflecting its commitment to the Treme neighborhood in which it is located, this episode traces changes to the Dooky Chase Restaurant, including an expansion for the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans and a challenging rebuild following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Sun, May 25	6:00 P.M.	The Queen of Creole Cuisine NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase was a tireless ambassador for her community.
Sun, Jun 1	6:00 P.M.	Do for Others NH Create (11.4) The motto that Chef Leah Chase lived by was "Pray, Work and Do For others.
Sun, Jun 8	6:00 P.M.	Mardi Gras NH Create (11.4) The celebration of Mardi Gras is a cherished tradition at Dooky Chase that includes a toast to King Zulu as the parade passes in front of the restaurant.
Sat, Jun 14	12:00 A.M.	Father's Day Breakfast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family.
Sat, Jun 14	1:00 P.M.	Father's Day Breakfast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family.
Sun, Jun 15	3:00 P.M.	Father's Day Breakfast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family.
Sun, Jun 15	6:00 P.M.	Creole Feast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase offered a leisurely multi-course Creole Feast for special gatherings as an opportunity for her guests to spend time enjoying food and conversation.
Wed, Jun 18	9:00 P.M.	Father's Day Breakfast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family.
Thu, Jun 19	2:00 A.M.	Father's Day Breakfast NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family.
Sun, Jun 22	6:00 P.M.	Multicultural Spirit NH Create (11.4) Throughout her lifetime Chef Leah Chase explored the culinary traditions of other cultures, insisting that in order to understand people, you had to get to know and eat their food.