DOOK CHASE: A CHEF’S JOURNEY is a gastronomic exploration of New Orleans with the executive chef of the historically significant Dooky Chase Restaurant.
With an emphasis on how dishes and ingredients reflect the city’s history, Dook will connect with chefs who have elevated Creole, Cajun, and West African cuisine to the forefront of fine dining in the city. Back in the kitchen, Dook will prepare dishes that incorporate the flavors and techniques of New Orleans’ mosaic of culinary traditions.
Chef’s culinary journey introduces him to unforgettable people at every stop:
Angelo Brocato’s, Arthur Brocato
Chapter IV, Chef Gavin Goins
Commander’s Palace, Chef Meg Bickford and Ti Martin
Cochon, Chef Donald Link
Café Reconcile, CEO Kheri Billy and Chef Martha Wiggins
Dakar NOLA, Chef Serigne Mbaye
Dong Phuong Bakery, Lihn Garza
Emeril’s, Chef E. J. Lagasse
Lagniappe Bakehouse, Chef Kaitlin Guerin
NOCHI (New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute), Chef Zoe Chase, GM Gerald Duhon, Chef Jacob Anguino/Chef Rebecca Klaskala
Parkway Bakery and Tavern, Justin Kennedy
Saffron NOLA, Chef Arvinder Vilkhu and Chef Ashwin Vilkhu
Sweet Saint, Kenny Chauvin & Family
Vaucresson Sausage and Creole Deli, Vance Vaucresson, Chef Bunny Young
This celebration of New Orleans culture with Dook Chase is a delicious mix of origin stories, legendary dishes, family lore, and unique local traditions for a one-of-a-kind look at the food of the Crescent City.
