Hidden in New Orleans’ historic Tremé neighborhood sits a legendary establishment that’s been serving up soul and sustenance since 1941 🍽️
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant began as a simple sandwich shop and lottery outlet, but fate had bigger plans for this corner spot on Orleans Avenue.
What started as a humble operation by Emily and Dooky Chase Sr. transformed into a beacon of hope, hospitality, and heavenly Creole cooking that would change American history one meal at a time.
How Dooky’s Won Local’s Hearts
The magic happened when Edgar “Dooky” Chase Jr. married Leah Lange Chase in 1946, bringing together a jazz musician and a determined young woman with a revolutionary vision 💫…