Luella's Southern Kitchen: – Location: Chicago, Illinois, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. – Opened in 2015, paying homage to Chef Darnell Reed's great-grandmother, Luella Funches. – Chef Reed trained at Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute.
– Location: Chicago, Illinois, in the Austin neighborhood. – Family-run cafeteria-style restaurant opened by MacArthur "Mac" Alexander in 1997. – Offers dine-in and take-out options. – Open seven days a week with a changing menu.
– Location: Chicago, Illinois, in the Bronzeville neighborhood. – Opened in 1993, known for its legendary service and white tablecloth dine-in space. – Offers a "southern-style soul food buffet."
– Location: Chicago, Illinois, in the North Lawndale neighborhood. – New upscale eatery in an area with limited food options.
Collaboration between the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation and chef-owner Quentin Love.
– Housed at the site of Dr. Martin Luther King's residence during the fight for social justice. – Brings an upscale vibe to the neighborhood.