Amidst the rich tapestry of New Orleans’ culture, history, and culinary delights, Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV is bringing a new chapter to the Chase family legacy with his latest venture, Chapter IV. As the grandson of late chef and restaurateur Leah Chase—also known affectionately as the “Queen of Creole Cuisine”—Dook’s decision to pursue a career in the family business was as natural as the aroma of gumbo wafting through his grandmother’s kitchen.
Growing up in Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, his earliest experiences were not as a chef but as a young
