A Chef’s Journey: Book Talk with Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV
Join Chef Edgar Dook Chase IV for a special Dillard University Homecoming book talk celebrating family, legacy, and New Orleans cuisine. About this Event A Dillard University Homecoming Celebration F…
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Join Chef Edgar Dook Chase IV for a special Dillard University Homecoming book talk celebrating family, legacy, and New Orleans cuisine.
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A Dillard University Homecoming Celebration
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Dillard University, Will W. Alexander Library
Dillard University proudly welcomes home distinguished alumnus Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV for a special Homecoming Weekend book talk celebrating his culinary journey, family legacy, and newly released cookbook, Dook Chase: A Chef’s Journey.A 2004 Dillard graduate with a degree in Economics and Finance, Chef Dook is a fourth-generation chef, entrepreneur, and civic leader whose work bridges culinary excellence, business leadership, and cultural preservation. As co-owner of the legendary Dooky Chase Restaurant and president of Chase Hospitality Group, he continues the extraordinary legacy of his grandmother, the late Chef Leah Chase, while expanding his family's influence in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and
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