The Chase family grew a corner sandwich shop into one of the most culturally significant restaurants in the country, where Chef Leah Chase became known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine. In this episode, grandson Dook Chase and great-granddaughter Zoe Chase prepare Smothered Pork Chops with Rice Dressing and Chicken Creole, two Leah Chase staples. Granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel blends a mocktail dedicated to her aunt, Stella Chase Reese.
The origin of the Dooky Chase Restaurant, established in 1941, was a sandwich shop across the street owned by Edgar "Dooky" Chase Sr. and his wife Emily. Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson return to the restaurant's roots with three hearty sandwiches - French Fried Potato Po-boy, Hot Sausage Po-boy, and Pork Chop and Oyster Po-boy.
Holy Thursday is an important Creole tradition celebrated at Dooky Chase since 1973. The focus of the meal is a hearty meat-packed Gumbo Z'Herbes served before fasting begins on Good Friday. In addition to this labor of love, on this episode Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson also feature Fried Chicken, with a classic French 75 cocktail from Eve Marie Haydel.
Chef Leah Chase grew up in Madisonville, Louisiana, a small community on the Tchefuncte River, across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson, Leah's niece, tap into Leah's farm to table upbringing with Okra Gumbo, and Farm Raised Catfish and Grits. A Bloody Mary eye opener from Eve Marie Haydel features garden fresh ingredients.
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. Friends and family gather to enjoy Carnival favorites like Red Beans and Rice, and Meatballs, prepared in this episode by Chefs Dook and Zoe Chase, with a special cocktail from Eve Marie Haydel, Leah's Creole Crown.
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