This is a rough one, Leah Chase (from Dooky Chase's) has died... (1 Viewer)

[nolaspe]

NOLA took a huge hit today, we lost a legend... Thank you for the food and your role in advancing civil rights...

Beloved chef Leah Chase dies at age 96

Famed and beloved New Orleans chef Leah Chase passed away Saturday (June 1), according to her family.

www.fox8live.com

"The Chase family is heartbroken to share the news that our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Leah Chase, passed away surrounded by her family on June 1, 2019. Leah Chase, lovingly referred to as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, was the executive chef and co-owner of the historic and legendary Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. She was a major supporter of cultural and visual arts and an unwavering advocate for civil liberties and full inclusion of all. She was a proud entrepreneur, a believer in the Spirit of New Orleans and the good will of all people, and an extraordinary woman of faith.

 

[Dan in Lafayette]

Sad to hear. She was something else. Thanks for posting nolaspe.

 

[XLR8]

Great place for fried chicken & gumbo. Especially on Holy Thursday.

She will be missed! R.I.P.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Truly saddened by this. Blessed to know I've met her and have worked with two of the three kids and several of the grandkids. They have my deepest condolences on their loss. Mrs. Chase was a true icon in this country.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

That’s quite the legacy
RiP

 

[Bayouboy]

New Orleans icon.....may she rest in peace.

 

[Zack Lee]

RIP my favorite interview.

 

[Bishop]

What a life she had. I've brought every visitor to N.O to Dooky Chase's. My sis and I went there after our HS graduation ceremonies, so it was tradition to bring my son. I would spend half of my time just watching her while dining. Id like to see footage of her funeral procession. I'll try to make it there during Xmas break

 

[AARPSaint]

Her passing was even headlined here in Phila. RIP.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Good article on her

I’ve always wanted to eat at Dooky Chases
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Legendary Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase, dies at 96

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans chef and civil rights icon Leah Chase, who created the city's first white-tablecloth restaurant for black patrons, broke the city's segregation laws by seating white and black customers and introduced countless tourists to Southern Louisiana Creole cooking, died Saturd

apnews.com

 

[Madmarsha]

96. Wow.

 

[nolaspe]

If anyone in NOLA is interested, there will be a Second Line starting at 6 pm tonight at Dooky Chase's featuring the Big 6 Brass Band...

 

[nolaspe]

There will be a 2nd Second Line for Mrs. Chase tonight as well...