DOOK CHASE: A CHEF'S JOURNEY - WYES New Orleans

Premieres on Saturday, July 18, 2026 on WYES-TV. Stream on wyes.org/live, pbs.org, and PBS app.

Join chef Dook Chase on an unique culinary journey through New Orleans, then step into his WYES kitchen as he transforms the flavors and stories of the city into delicious, inspired recipes.

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DOOK CHASE: A CHEF’S JOURNEY, a new series from WYES-TV, showcases the rich food traditions of New Orleans through the eyes of Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV. The executive chef of the historically significant Dooky Chase Restaurant walks viewers through this 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.

Each of the 26 episodes in DOOK CHASE: A CHEF’S JOURNEY follows Dook, the grandson of James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Leah Chase, as he visits some of the places and people at the heart of New Orleans’ legendary cuisine. The chef then brings those experiences back to the kitchen where he creates tasty recipes inspired by his journey.

Destinations and friends he meets along the way in DOOK CHASE: A CHEF’S JOURNEY:

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