Beyond the Kitchen

S3, Episode 4: Chef EJ Lagasse

This week, we are talking with chef EJ Lagasse, who recently took over the helm at the legendary flagship restaurant Emeril’s and is forging his own path, following in the footsteps of his famous father chef and New Orleans icon Chef Emeril Lagasse.

S3, Episode 3: Chef Edgar "Dook" Chase, IV

Edgar Chase, IV, also known as “Dook” carries the legacy of his grandmother chef Leah Chase as the owner of Chase Hospitality Group and Chase Concessions, proprietor of Leah’s Kitchen and Dook’s Burgers, as well as Executive Chef and operator of his family’s restaurant, the legendary Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. Most recently he joined Food Network’s “Family Recipe Showdown” as co-host and judge along with film star Octavia Spencer.

S3, Episode 2: Commander's Palace's Ti Martin & Lally Brennan

New Orleans loves a great party, and for many, celebrations can happen no place else than Commander's Palace. Generations have shared birthday parties, anniversaries, engagements, graduations, as well as simply celebrating the everyday delight of sharing a great meal with friends and family. This week, we talk to the two women behind the blue walls that help make those moments so special.

S3, Episode 1: Chef Ashwin Vilkhu of Saffron and The Kingsway

Chef Ashwin Vilkhu, known to many for his work at the James Beard “Best Chef: South” (along with his father) Saffron, has a new venture, The Kingsway, a contemporary Asian fine dining restaurant in Uptown New Orleans. It’s a culinary mélange of flavors and traditions that we are excited to explore.

S2, Episode 4: Chef Nathan Barfield

This week’s guest is chef Nathan Barfield with Hot Stuff. Barfield chats with editor Ashley McLellan about what exactly is pan-Southern cuisine, the rise of plate lunch and tackling the Maple Street bar happy hour scene.