DOOKY CHASE’S RESTAURANT
The name of this restaurant often makes the uninitiated giggle but there’s some serious cooking going in the popular comfort food stronghold. Presidents, politicians and a host of celebrities have dined here. Be forewarned: You will most certainly have to wait in the long sidewalk line before you even cross the threshold at the institution helmed by celebrated culinarian Leah Chase. Be thankful that once you do score a seat you won’t have to make any difficult decisions; there’s a lunch buffet served Tuesday through Saturday so you won’t have the tough task of choosing just one entrée from the menu—you can sample a bit of everything. Friday nights are special as Ms. Chase prepares a unique menu of Creole dishes that will make you forget long lines and wait times.