Dooky Chase, the New Orleans landmark restaurant, was honored Thursday, June 18, at the 2025 James Beard Awards in Chicago. The restaurant received the James Beard Award for America’s Classic.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This week, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant received an honor from the James Beard Awards. Dooky Chase was one of six restaurants across the U.S. to receive an America’s Classic ...

Dooky Chase’s restores its iconic upstairs dining room, blending civil rights history with modern hospitality for private events and gatherings.

Indulge in the rich, caramelized sweetness of this **Delicious Candied Yams Recipe**, a classic comfort food that’s perfect for holidays or any time you crave a warm, cozy treat. These **tender ...

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on Dooky Chase's Restaurant and the return of an important piece of its history in the Civil Rights Movement.

Dooky Chase Pays Homage To Civil Rights Patrons With Dining Room Renovation Dooky Chase reopens upstairs dining room that was once the meeting place for civil rights activists.

Edgar "Dook" Chase IV admires a mural of Civil Rights activists in the upstairs dining room of his family's Dooky Chase's Restaurant. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY ...

Candied yams are the ultimate comfort food, evoking a sense of nostalgia with every bite. This dish has been a staple at holiday meals.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Candied Yam, a southern food hotspot that opened their second location on Division Avenue this summer, was vandalized overnight.

By creating a space where people of color could dine in elegance, Leah Chase reshaped the culinary landscape of New Orleans and inspired future generations.