DOOK CHASE: A CHEF’S JOURNEY premieres on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10am on WYES-TV. Stream on wyes.org/live, pbs.org, and PBS app.
Every episode will repeat on Sundays at 11am, followed by THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY at 11:30am.
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.
The series is produced and directed by Terri Landry, who has led 19 national public television cooking series for WYES. Executive producer is Jim Moriarty. Associate producer is Dawn Smith. Video editor is Lenny Delbert Sr. Food Photography by Eugenia Uhl. Still Photography by Margaret Crosby.
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
Saffron NOLA, Chef Ashwin Vilkhu
Sweet Saint, Kenny Chauvin & Family
Vaucresson Sausage and Creole Deli, Vance Vaucresson, Chef Bunny Young
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National Sponsors:
The Melvin S. Cohen Foundation, Inc.
Zatarain’s
Camellia Brand
Local Sponsors: Rouses Markets and St. Tammany Parish Tourist & Convention Commission
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