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Dooky Chase Restaurant

An iconic Creole eatery in New Orleans, renowned for its culinary legacy and role in the civil rights movement.

Tips from the community

Gumbo: Gumbo is a roux based stew typically featuring a variety of meats, seafood, and served with rice. It can be found year-round, but is particularly in season when the temperature dips below 70 degrees in the winter. The best place to try gumbo in the city is at Dooky Chase. Dooky Chase’s food is so nationally recognized that two US presidents have visited the establishment, however it stays true to its roots and has the no-frills feel of entering grandma’s kitchen. Leah Chase - former chef at the establishment was nicknamed the “Queen of Creole Cuisine” for her artistic cooking abilities.

kaylee 2 years ago

Famous for their soul food, lunch buffet, and private collection of African American art, Dooky Chase is now run by the founder (who was called the Queen of Creole cuisine), Leah Chase’s, grandson.

theblondeabroad 4 years ago

Dooky Chase Restaurant Guides

  • New Orleans' Most Famous Foods and Where to Try Them

    kaylee (Kaylee Giacomini)
    New Oreans is a city brimming with exciting nightlife, arts, culture, and of course - food. No trip would be complete without sampling a bite of Jambalaya or some classic gumbo. The Big Easy is a gastronomic paradise featuring cuisines from all over the world. Some dishes have served the test of time and still appear on restaurant menus and in family kitchens from the banks of the Mississippi to Lake Pontchartrain. I’ve lived in New Orleans for two years now and with the help of local friends curated a list of some of the best restaurants to try the city’s most iconic dishes.
  • 10 Places to Eat Authentic in New Orleans

    theblondeabroad (Kiersten Rich)
    A world away from California, New York, Florida and other tourist hotspots, you’ll find a place that flies under the radar. A true melting pot of so many different cultural influences, New Orleans is brimming with heart and soul...and so many tasty delights! Whether you're coming for a bit of revelry, to explore the iconic food and drinks, or you're looking to dig into the culture of the Crescent City, this New Orleans authentic food guide is the perfect way to get a taste for what NOLA has to offer.