RIP Ms Leah Chase

[Davidkimberly]

New Orleans and the world lost a legend. Leah Chase was an icon of New Orleans cultural, social, and culinary life. She will be gravely missed.
Chef Leah Chase, civil rights activist and legendary 'Queen of Creole Cuisine,' dies at age 96 - CNN

 

[Macfrommichigan]

RIP. Grand lady.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

BTW, I never ate there. Oh, I tried. Long, long line out the door, so missed the opportunity to eat the fried chicken.

She fed President Bush. Mr. Obama was there, put hot sauce in the gumbo, and she chastised him for that. LOL

The restaurant will continue to operate.