**A Legacy of Service: Dick Chase's Restaurant**

To me, she has so much still that she wants to give it tonight. We have a set menu that includes shrimp, B an Italian salad, what we call a yarden porn, chicken, and fish seasoned rice. Put it over there, I get the red bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and some turmeric. Put it in there just put it right in. Pour pour come on all of it. All of it. I don't know where I was when they were passing out patients. I must have been behind the door somewhere because I don't have any.

The restaurant has a long history that dates back to 1945, and it's a place where memories are made. The staff at Dick Chase's Restaurant takes pride in serving traditional Creole cuisine with a passion for making every meal feel like home. They strive to provide an experience that goes beyond just food, but also includes warmth and hospitality. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the restaurant welcomes you with open arms and makes you feel like part of the family.

Stevie W, Ray Charles, Willie Mays, Jim Brown, Thurgood Marshall – these are just a few of the many famous faces that have walked through the doors of Dick Chase's Restaurant. The restaurant has hosted countless celebrities over the years, but it's not just about the A-list crowd; it's also a place where community comes together to share meals and make memories.

The food at Dick Chase's Restaurant is renowned for its rich flavors and aromas. The chef takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are both familiar and exciting. The fried chicken, in particular, is a favorite among regulars, who rave about its crispy exterior and juicy interior. And then there's the gumbo – a staple of Creole cuisine that warms the heart and soul.

New Orleans is a city like no other, and Dick Chase's Restaurant embodies the spirit of this vibrant metropolis. The restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it's an institution of culture and love. When you sit down at the table, you're not just serving yourself, but also becoming part of a rich history that spans generations.

One thing that sets Dick Chase's apart from other restaurants is its commitment to service. Whether you're a local or visiting, everyone is treated like royalty here. The staff knows every face, every story, and every preference. They take the time to get to know you and make sure your meal is nothing short of exceptional.

After Katrina, when the city was in trouble and everything was wet, Dick Chase's Restaurant became a beacon of hope and continuity. Two people worked tirelessly from a small trailer across the street, ensuring that the spirit of freedom would live on forever. This kind of commitment to service is what New Orleans is all about – love, community, and a willingness to come together in times of need.

In many ways, Dick Chase's Restaurant is like a big ol' plate of gumbo – it brings people together, warms hearts, and satisfies souls. When you sit down at the table, you're not just eating food; you're becoming part of something special. The restaurant may have changed over the years, but one thing remains constant: its commitment to service, love, and the spirit of New Orleans.

The chef's mother taught him how to cook from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. He adds a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and voilà! You get the perfect dish. The fried chicken is his specialty, and he takes pride in making it with love. He says, "I just do what my mom taught me how to do. Season it up, let it sit for a couple hours, and then fry it." It's a recipe that's been passed down through generations, and one that has earned him accolades and rave reviews.

When you walk into Dick Chase's Restaurant, you're not just walking into a restaurant – you're entering a world of memories. The staff knows your name, your story, and your preferences. They take the time to get to know you, to understand what makes you tick. And when it comes to food, they serve up something special – a taste of home that warms the heart and soul.

New Orleans is a city that's all about community, love, and service. Dick Chase's Restaurant embodies these values, and one can't help but feel grateful for this little slice of heaven on earth. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the restaurant welcomes you with open arms and makes you feel like part of the family.

One day, I had to tell President Obama that I was going to take him to Dick Chase's Restaurant. I said, "Mr. President, we have to go here." He smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it!" And so, one day, we walked into this little restaurant, and it felt like a miracle. We ate gumbo, fried chicken, and all sorts of delicious things. It was like a taste explosion in our mouths!

The memories that Dick Chase's Restaurant creates are truly special. Whether you're laughing with friends, sharing stories over dinner, or just enjoying the warm hospitality, every meal feels like a celebration. And when it's time to leave, you feel like part of something bigger than yourself – a community that comes together in love and service.

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, Dick Chase's Restaurant is a beacon of hope and joy. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, there's always something to be grateful for – a warm meal, a loving heart, or just a place to call home.

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inspiration to everyone on the staff it's good to have people think about you and all you have to do is think about others that's simple that's so easy to do to me she has so much still she wants to give it tonight we have a set menu shrimp B an Italian salad what we call a yarden porn chicken and fish seasoned rice put it over there I get the red bell pepper crushed red pepper and some turmeric put it in there just put it right in put it right in pour pour come on all of it all of it I don't know where I was when they were passing out patients I must have been behind the door somewhere because I don't have any the St works hard to keep that spirit that was started with my grandparents 75 years ago that welcoming spirit that Spirit of service Mr por has been our customer for years and years he said you know I'm going to use this opportunity today to do bonding with my son it's been a while yeah since we did lunch together I mean you know it's just uh this is a tree I'm paying for this of course in New Orleans we don't eat unless we eat hello gentlemen how are you today how you doing good good to see you all we are just stalling we are St you came to the right place right don't invite us to a meeting if you don't serve us any food we not that's not going to work I'm going to have red beans okay and hot saes and fried shipping and and and you know what you know what parts I like I like them I like the the drum stick and I like the wing okay red beans and rice for me and hot saes okay as usual I am paying for it that's we are filled with memories if ever the same was true you wish these walls could talk cuz I would love to hear what they have to say I've been coming here since 1945 I don't get excited over celebrities but when you go home and then you think about it God I actually got to meet President Obama anybody was everybody came through here came through here and I got to meet Oprah winry and Stevie W Jim Brown Willie May Ray Charles th Good Marshall all of those people came to one little tiny place on Orleans Avenue anybody who was somebody who was black right was right here right at dick chase this was always called the restaurant they never said I'm going to take you to dck Chas this was the only restaurant what do you say what's the restaurant the restaurant going to the restaurant and that was always a good feeling when they said this is our restaurant because one time it was all the had they had no other place I always say we change the course of America in this restaurant over Bamba when the Freedom Riders came from this area they left from here they always met here we always had gumbo and fried chicken gentlemen I have your Entre ready just thinking about them beans coming Fri chicken the food is what you need to bring people back it's like coming into your home you talking about famous this is when I first had that $139 in it that fried chicken I did I thought it was a joke when they started out with me and then they says Oh no you're going to get nominated for best fried chicken I what oh my God y'all can't really be serious if nobody chicken like this chicken there you go I just do what my mom taught me how to do seon it up let it sit there for a couple hours and then I fry it the Fried Chicken won I was like pretty good it's a pretty good feeling my soul has been satisfied and all I can say it his R beans off the CH off the CH they are all the St you learn so much about people if you know what they eat this is not a restaurant this is an institution of learning of culture and this is an institution of love because what's in that food is not the amount of ingredients that goes in the pot is what comes from the heart sometimes your food you come together you say well that's the same thing we eat maybe we do it a different way but food brings you together it is so important New Orleans to me is the greatest I have never seen a city I could live in other than New Orleans we know how to live we enjoy life you don't just serve food you serve love right after Katrina when everybody was in trouble and nothing was here and everything was wet there was a little white trailer right across the street and I was a lieutenant governor at the time and I was in and out of here a lot and you know there were two people that were here in that trailer every day making sure that the continuity of Freedom would live forever that kind of commitment is what New Orleans is all about the city loves you and we appreciate you so much many things these days are done over like my mother said a bold of gumbo and she said if everybody would come to her table and just eat her gumbo we would have a peaceful work world and everyone would be at peacewhat is dookie Chase when my grandparents started this place 75 years ago they said this place is dedicated to fun loving people in our great City we want you to feel welcome enjoy what we have cooked think of it as our home because it is an extension of our home today you have the opportunity to meet my mom Leah Chef Leah Mrs Chase I'm Leah Chase been in this kitchen about 70 years I guess you say it's time to get out but I still have work to do so here I am you met her on a great day on her birthday her 93rd birthday and we are so thankful grateful for that hour but you know you got to be grateful when people I tell you I'm the luckiest woman in the world I don't have to tell people it's my birthday they know it I pick up the paper this morning here I am in the paper I didn't tell the paper it's my birthday the president knows it's my birthday when we see her walk over at 8:00 in the morning and she will stay here until 12:00 and after she is the inspiration to everyone on the staff it's good to have people think about you and all you have to do is think about others that's simple that's so easy to do to me she has so much still she wants to give it tonight we have a set menu shrimp B an Italian salad what we call a yarden porn chicken and fish seasoned rice put it over there I get the red bell pepper crushed red pepper and some turmeric put it in there just put it right in put it right in pour pour come on all of it all of it I don't know where I was when they were passing out patients I must have been behind the door somewhere because I don't have any the St works hard to keep that spirit that was started with my grandparents 75 years ago that welcoming spirit that Spirit of service Mr por has been our customer for years and years he said you know I'm going to use this opportunity today to do bonding with my son it's been a while yeah since we did lunch together I mean you know it's just uh this is a tree I'm paying for this of course in New Orleans we don't eat unless we eat hello gentlemen how are you today how you doing good good to see you all we are just stalling we are St you came to the right place right don't invite us to a meeting if you don't serve us any food we not that's not going to work I'm going to have red beans okay and hot saes and fried shipping and and and you know what you know what parts I like I like them I like the the drum stick and I like the wing okay red beans and rice for me and hot saes okay as usual I am paying for it that's we are filled with memories if ever the same was true you wish these walls could talk cuz I would love to hear what they have to say I've been coming here since 1945 I don't get excited over celebrities but when you go home and then you think about it God I actually got to meet President Obama anybody was everybody came through here came through here and I got to meet Oprah winry and Stevie W Jim Brown Willie May Ray Charles th Good Marshall all of those people came to one little tiny place on Orleans Avenue anybody who was somebody who was black right was right here right at dick chase this was always called the restaurant they never said I'm going to take you to dck Chas this was the only restaurant what do you say what's the restaurant the restaurant going to the restaurant and that was always a good feeling when they said this is our restaurant because one time it was all the had they had no other place I always say we change the course of America in this restaurant over Bamba when the Freedom Riders came from this area they left from here they always met here we always had gumbo and fried chicken gentlemen I have your Entre ready just thinking about them beans coming Fri chicken the food is what you need to bring people back it's like coming into your home you talking about famous this is when I first had that $139 in it that fried chicken I did I thought it was a joke when they started out with me and then they says Oh no you're going to get nominated for best fried chicken I what oh my God y'all can't really be serious if nobody chicken like this chicken there you go I just do what my mom taught me how to do seon it up let it sit there for a couple hours and then I fry it the Fried Chicken won I was like pretty good it's a pretty good feeling my soul has been satisfied and all I can say it his R beans off the CH off the CH they are all the St you learn so much about people if you know what they eat this is not a restaurant this is an institution of learning of culture and this is an institution of love because what's in that food is not the amount of ingredients that goes in the pot is what comes from the heart sometimes your food you come together you say well that's the same thing we eat maybe we do it a different way but food brings you together it is so important New Orleans to me is the greatest I have never seen a city I could live in other than New Orleans we know how to live we enjoy life you don't just serve food you serve love right after Katrina when everybody was in trouble and nothing was here and everything was wet there was a little white trailer right across the street and I was a lieutenant governor at the time and I was in and out of here a lot and you know there were two people that were here in that trailer every day making sure that the continuity of Freedom would live forever that kind of commitment is what New Orleans is all about the city loves you and we appreciate you so much many things these days are done over like my mother said a bold of gumbo and she said if everybody would come to her table and just eat her gumbo we would have a peaceful work world and everyone would be at peace\n"