 Many world renowned chefs, such as John Besh and Emeril Lagasse, honored Leah Chase and credited her with perfecting creole cuisine.Chase fed many celebrities, politicians and activists, such as Hank Aaron, Bill Cosby, Lena Horne, James Baldwin, and many other prominent figures in the African-American community.In "Early Morning Blues," Ray Charles sang, “I went to Dooky Chase to get me something to eat.”

Dooky Chase's operated under limited hours in the years after Hurricane Katrina.