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Humble Beginnings

The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy is a new cooking series showcasing the Tremé restaurant and local landmark where Chef Leah Chase became known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine.Shot on location at Dooky Chase, the 26 episodes feature dishes that trace the history and cultural significance of the restaurant, prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led since Leah's death.

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Humble Beginnings

Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC

The origin of Dooky Chase Restaurant, established in 1941, was a sandwich shop across the street owned by Edgar “Dooky” Chase Sr. and his wife Emily. In this episode, Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson return to the restaurant’s roots with some hearty sandwiches - French Fried Potato Po-boy, Hot Sausage Po-boy, and Pork Chop and Oyster BLT Po-boy.

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