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Chicago’s Best on WGN

Chicago’s Best TV show on Chicago’s own WGN-TV is on a mission to find Chicago’s best food. When it comes to southern food, Luella’s Southern Kitchen is more than flattered to be named “Best Gumbo in Chicago”.

Black-owned Chicago

In this video, Darnell Reed, owner and head chef of Luella’s Southern Kitchen shares his story and how he’s bringing fresh Southern food to Lincoln Square.

DINNER, BRUNCH & DESSERT on STS Network

is an entertaining food show from the Stories to Savor Network that focuses on small and local restaurants around the Chicagoland area.

In this episode, Jahari Wilson talks with Head Chef and Owner, Darnell Reed, about some of his most popular dishes and how he brings this delicious southern food to North Side the of Chicago.

Reflections from Inside on STS Network

The Stories to Savor Network’s show, Reflections from Inside  features Owner and Chef, Mr. Darnell Reed where he talks about how he started his business and the risk it took to do so.

Our Episode 3 Segment 1 feature: Hosted by Robynn Roxx Guest : Darnell Reed Her Story : Having the desire to start is own business by taking a leap of faith. And by taking a leap of faith, we’re talking about forking over his 401K to do so.

Check Please on WTTW

According to Chicago’s PBS station WTTW, “Luella’s Southern Kitchen is the place for welcoming hospitality and home-style southern cooking. Enjoy dishes like shrimp & grits, hearty macaroni & cheese, and chicken & waffles. This family friendly restaurant is a BYOB”.