Luella's Southern Kitchen opens new Albany Park location with renewed vision
ABC7 Eyewitness News/ by Ramona Meadors / August 23, 2025 CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of Chicago's most beloved dining gems is back with a brand-new space and a fresh, soulful menu. Luella's Southern Kitchen, the acclaimed Southern-inspired restaurant from chef and owner Darnell Reed, is now open at its new permanent location at 4114 North Kedzie Avenue in Albany Park. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the new Luella's will serve breakfast and brunch only, an exciting shift for the
Luella’s Southern Kitchen Has A New Albany Park Home And Brunch Menu
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / August 8, 2025 ALBANY PARK — Chef Darnell Reed celebrated the grand opening of Luella’s Southern Kitchen’s new Albany Park home this week with a new brunch menu. Reed’s Lincoln Square lease at 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. ended last year, which led him to reevaluate his business model so he could spend more time with his family. After quietly reopening last month at 4114 N. Kedzie Ave., Reed hosted a grand opening of his relocated breakfast and brunch spot
Luella’s Southern Kitchen to reopen in new location for breakfast and brunch
Chicago Business Journal / by Wendell Hutson / July 29, 2025 A James Beard-recognized chef is breathing new life into his popular Southern restaurant, with a shift in both location and menu that reflects changing priorities. Read More Here.
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Lunchbreak: Buttermilk Fried Clams
WGN9 Midday News / by Kristina Miller / February 26, 2025 Darnell Reed – Chef/Owner Luella’s Southern Kitchen 4609 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinoishttps://www.luellassouthernkitchen.comView More Here.
