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We Live To EatEpisode 4: Gumbo, Legacy and Community: Stella Reese on the Chase Family's Culinary ImpactThis is the official podcast of The Louisiana Restaurant Association: We Live To Eat. Host Wendy Waren is joined by a member of one of New Orleans' most beloved culinary families, Stella Reese, to discuss a staple in most Louisiana households - gumbo. Reese shares how gumbo has played a big part in her family history. Reese also tells us how her mother, Leah Chase's recipe, Gumbo Z'Herbes originated, why Dooky Chase Restaurant is a pillar of the community, and their legacy beyond the restaurant in the New Orleans community. New episodes are available each m...2024-12-0931 min
We Live To EatEpisode 3: Gumbo, Legacy, and Community: Stella Reese on the Chase Family’s Culinary ImpactJoin We Live to Eat host Wendy Waren as she chats with Stella Reese, daughter of the legendary Leah Chase, about the rich traditions of gumbo and the powerful role of food in New Orleans culture. Stella shares the enduring legacy of Dooky Chase’s, her family’s beloved Creole restaurant, and discusses the crucial support that Louisiana Restaurant Association membership provides to restaurants across the state. Dive into this episode to hear how the Chase family legacy and the LRA work together to shape the future of Louisiana’s culinary community.2024-10-3131 min
The Southern ForkStella Chase Reese: Dooky Chase's Restaurant (New Orleans, LA)Dooky Chase’s Restaurant opened its doors for business in 1941 in New Orleans. What was initially a sandwich shop and lottery ticket outlet in 1939 blossomed into a thriving bar and later a respected family restaurant in the Treme neighborhood. Founded by Emily and Dooky Chase, Sr., the restaurant soon became the meeting place for music and entertainment, civil rights, and culture in New Orleans. In 1946, Edgar Dooky Chase, Jr. married Leah Lange Chase. Later known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase would introduce one of the first African American fine dining restaurants to the country by transforming th...2022-12-2341 min