This legendary New Orleans restaurant keeps shining.

The legendary restaurant is busy year-round, but on this day lines stretch down the sidewalk.

And they’re clearly doing it right.

How to Make Leah Chase’s Gumbo Z’Herbes

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Robbie Caponetto

What Is Gumbo ZHerbes?

Every bite, you’re tasting a whole meld of flavors.

You wouldnt go, oh, this is carrot, or this is kale, he says.

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

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Its almost like mixing paint colors to create a new color.

Its a lot of folks getting together.

You werent going to her restaurant, you were going to her kitchen.

Dooky Chase Restaurant

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Reservations are recommended, and essential for Holy Tuesday, although they tend to book up far in advance.

The restaurant serves lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner on weekends.