Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced on Friday that her famous Savannah restaurant, The Lady & Sons, has closed permanently, along with its nearby takeout spot, The Chicken Box.
Deen, 78, ran The Lady & Sons with her two sons, Jamie and Bobby, for nearly 30 years. Known for its fried chicken, banana pudding, and other rich Southern comfort foods, the restaurant remained popular with fans even after Deen’s Food Network show, Paula’s Home Cooking, was canceled in 2013.