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Chapter IV
Modern Creole breakfast, brunch and lunch spot from the Dooky Chase family, led by chef Edgar "Dook" Chase IV.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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Dooky Chase's Restaurant
Must tryGumbo and fried chicken; stuffed shrimpCreole soul food institution opened in 1941 and made famous by the late chef Leah Chase. The Chase family still runs it.
2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Heard Dat Kitchen
Must tryGumbo combo (file gumbo, grilled cheese and potato salad)Chef Jeffery Heard's family-run Southern kitchen, opened in 2015. Mostly takeout; seating is almost all outdoor picnic tables.
2520 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA 70113
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Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
Must tryCatfish Jourdain; gumbo; the lunch buffetFamily-run Creole soul food spot owned by Wayne Baquet, from a long line of New Orleans restaurateurs. Serves breakfast and lunch only.
1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Neyow's Creole Cafe
Must tryChargrilled oysters and file gumboTanya Dubuclet's busy Mid-City Creole cafe, known for big portions and seafood platters. It has since expanded to Atlanta.
3332 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119