Beyond the Kitchen

Beyond The Kitchen
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New Orleans is a culinary titan - our food and recipes dating back centuries and spanning a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. In New Orleans Magazine's newest series, "Beyond the Kitchen" dives into the people and personalities continuing traditions and solidifying the Crescent City as an unmatched foodie destination.

  1. 08/27/2025

    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.

    16 min

  2. 08/21/2025

    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.

    18 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    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.

    29 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    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.

    21 min

  5. 08/28/2024

    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.

    23 min

  6. 08/21/2024

    S2, Episode 3: Chef Sophina Uong

    Sophina Uong, chef owner of Mister Mao on Tchoupitoulas Street, chats with us about collaborating with fellow chefs, using the freshest ingredients, the meaning of tropical roadhouse, and what it was like to be a contestant on Food Networks’ "Chopped."

    19 min

  7. 08/14/2024

    S2, Episode 2: Chef Marlon Chukumerije

    Chicken's Kitchen in Gretna has become a favorite in the community over the last few years and at the helm is Marlon Chukumerije. This week, Marlon talks about the origin of Chicken's Kitchen, why giving back to the community is important and how sometimes your kids can be your harshest critics.

    40 min

  8. 08/07/2024

    S2, Episode 1: Chef Edgar Caro

    The first episode of season 2 is Chef Edgar Caro. Caro is a chef and restauranteur at the head of restaurants Baru, Basin, Brasa and Zocalo – located all throughout the Crescent City. This week, Caro talks about where his passion for food and cooking comes from, along with some of his favorites to eat and cook, the restaurant scene in Old Metairie and more.

    21 min
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New Orleans is a culinary titan - our food and recipes dating back centuries and spanning a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. In New Orleans Magazine's newest series, "Beyond the Kitchen" dives into the people and personalities continuing traditions and solidifying the Crescent City as an unmatched foodie destination.

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  • Creator
    Beyond The Kitchen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Beyond The Kitchen
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Kitchen