Birthdate: January 6, 1923
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died: June 1, 2019
Leah Chase was a celebrated American chef known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was an accomplished author and television personality who championed African-American art and Creole cooking. Her renowned restaurant, Dooky Chase, was a significant hub during the Civil Rights Movement. Chase was honored with multiple awards and accolades, such as being inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America and receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Southern Foodways Alliance. Additionally, she was granted honorary degrees from various universities and had a gallery dedicated in her name.
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