Luella's Southern Kitchen

"Luella’s is one of Lincoln Square’s most important restaurants, an upstart that blew away all expectations and has become a destination thanks to chef Darnell Reed’s creativity and determination. The restaurant is staying put, for now, and offers casual counter service with some of the city’s best shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and mac and cheese." - Ashok Selvam

"Luella’s in Lincoln Square is a casual spot where customer order at the counter. Darnell Reed doesn’t offer a kid’s menu, but his menu, which includes chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, is kid-friendly, and service is quick in case folks find themselves in a rush." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Luella’s Southern Kitchen is associated with chef Darnell Reed, who is involved in the 'A Seat at the Table' pop-up diner series. This series aims to connect different stakeholders in the culinary community." - Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu

"Lincoln Square’s Southern comfort food haven is back with massive Thanksgiving feasts for two or eight available for pickup on Wednesday, November 22, and on Thanksgiving Day proper. The packages include smoked turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, brown butter green beans, mac and cheese, and apple cobbler. Place pre-orders via CashApp." - Eater Staff

"On June 15th, Luella’s Southern Kitchen, Milky Milky Ice Cream, and Filipino restaurant Isla Pilipina are doing a one-day onlysummer pop-up at Luella’s in Lincoln Square. It starts at 3pm, and they’ll be selling lumpia, loganisa, and an ube beignet ice cream sandwich. But the best part is that all the proceeds from the dessert will go to Asian Americans Advancing Justice." - adrian kane