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."

Sat, Apr 27	3:30 P.M.	The Queen of Creole Cuisine NHPBS (11.1) Chef Leah Chase was a tireless ambassador for her community.
Tue, Apr 30	7:00 P.M.	Holy Thursday NH Create (11.4) Holy Thursday is an important Creole tradition celebrated at Dooky Chase since 1973.
Wed, May 1	1:00 A.M.	Holy Thursday NH Create (11.4) Holy Thursday is an important Creole tradition celebrated at Dooky Chase since 1973.
Sat, May 4	3:30 P.M.	Do for Others NHPBS (11.1) The motto that Chef Leah Chase lived by was "Pray, Work and Do For others.
Tue, May 7	7:00 P.M.	Distinguished Guests NH Create (11.4) Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama are two important guests who dined at Dooky Chase through the years.
Wed, May 8	1:00 A.M.	Distinguished Guests NH Create (11.4) Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama are two important guests who dined at Dooky Chase through the years.
Sat, May 11	3:30 P.M.	Mardi Gras NHPBS (11.1) 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.
Tue, May 14	7:00 P.M.	An Eye for Art NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase began collecting works by African American artists in the early 1970s and the restaurant is a visual feast thanks to the culinary icon who was a lifelong member of the New Orleans Museum of Art Board of Trustees.
Wed, May 15	1:00 A.M.	An Eye for Art NH Create (11.4) Chef Leah Chase began collecting works by African American artists in the early 1970s and the restaurant is a visual feast thanks to the culinary icon who was a lifelong member of the New Orleans Museum of Art Board of Trustees.
Sat, May 18	3:30 P.M.	Creole Feast NHPBS (11.1) 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.
Tue, May 21	7:00 P.M.	Faith NH Create (11.4) Faith and family were the core of Chef Leah Chase's life.
Wed, May 22	1:00 A.M.	Faith NH Create (11.4) Faith and family were the core of Chef Leah Chase's life.
Sat, May 25	3:30 P.M.	Multicultural Spirit NHPBS (11.1) 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.
Tue, May 28	7:00 P.M.	Local Politics NH Create (11.4) For nearly ten years Chef Leah Chase prepared food for an annual wild game dinner hosted by New Orleans' first Black mayor, Ernest "Dutch" Morial, an event that outgrew the restaurant and was eventually held in the Municipal Auditorium.
Wed, May 29	1:00 A.M.	Local Politics NH Create (11.4) For nearly ten years Chef Leah Chase prepared food for an annual wild game dinner hosted by New Orleans' first Black mayor, Ernest "Dutch" Morial, an event that outgrew the restaurant and was eventually held in the Municipal Auditorium.
Sat, Jun 1	3:30 P.M.	Potluck NHPBS (11.1) At Chase family celebrations in New Orleans and Madisonville, an abundance of pots and dishes line tables and everyone brings a favorite dish.