Chicago's oldest Black-owned soul food restaurant celebrates 50 years

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  • Опубліковано 12 жов 2023
  • A South Side eatery is celebrating 50 years in business. They're believed to be the oldest running Black-owned soul food restaurant in Chicago.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 230

  • @gorgeoussteph9432
    @gorgeoussteph9432 9 місяців тому +76

    Yes! We don't eat stuffing! We eat dressing!

  • @tribeyahudah.4168
    @tribeyahudah.4168 2 місяці тому +24

    I listen to that lady singing it did my soul wonders. Man I tell you, you don't know my story ❤

  • @CherenaDP
    @CherenaDP 9 місяців тому +32

    I grew up eating here as a child. So beautiful to see it progressing.

  • @loridean177
    @loridean177 9 місяців тому +27

    Opened only Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11am -6pm.
    St. Rest No. 2 Country Kitchen
    727 E. 87th St.
    Chicago, IL 60619

  • @andreamccomb773
    @andreamccomb773 9 місяців тому +42

    I Used to work here years ago great food!!!❤

  • @Narsuitus
    @Narsuitus 3 місяці тому +14

    My father and uncle used to take me to this restaurant. I have not eaten there since they died. I will have to return there for a great meal and great memories.

  • @cocoisrael4223
    @cocoisrael4223 2 місяці тому +14

    My Father loved eating with Country Kitchen 😀 for yrs , he passed away in 2010 but by far this was his favorite spot for dinner.😊

  • @PBlueturtle
    @PBlueturtle 9 місяців тому +29

    Such a beautiful restaurant and message. So happy they’re doing well and continuing the success of their father!

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +1

      Roaches there
      I called the health dept on them

    • @KevinHall-xe1no
      @KevinHall-xe1no 9 місяців тому +3

      ​@@silentmajority8365You should have called the health department on your mother for speading HIIV

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KevinHall-xe1no I call your mom Butter because everybody spreads her

    • @sirloxleymendoza972
      @sirloxleymendoza972 8 місяців тому +2

      @@KevinHall-xe1no You do know Men in your demographic are the second highest carrier of Aids Gmen being number 1 and IV drug users number 3
      You are as the company you keep

    • @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr
      @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr 8 місяців тому

      you shouldve called the cops on your father after he and your uncle ran a train on your mouth, at age 7@@silentmajority8365

  • @quesnmari02
    @quesnmari02 9 місяців тому +15

    I will definitely be there next week. Her message touched me to walk in my purpose. I'm also gonna do that

  • @jyvonne2051
    @jyvonne2051 3 місяці тому +4

    I would take my Mom there after church some 20+ years ago...when she lived in Chatham!! The food was amazing ❤I am so glad they are thriving!! It's a powerful testament for the South Side and our community!! And, yes, I am 73 and it's always been DRESSING 👍🏾👍🏾😃!! Love, congratulations and continued SUCCESS!! 🎈🎈🎉😊

  • @ashleybennae8655
    @ashleybennae8655 Місяць тому +3

    Im a Chicago native and I've never heard of this. Im from the West side currently living in the suburbs. I'm definitely going to check this place out.

    • @spankbuda3769
      @spankbuda3769 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! I've never heard of this place either. I know of McArthur's and that other spot around Madison and kedzie.

  • @SharonSmith-kl2hw
    @SharonSmith-kl2hw Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful! We will be making a trip from Indiana this summer! Can't wait to feast on the food it all looks delicious! Wait 76 she looks 50! Must be the food! May God continue to Bless your Business & Lives , Community!

  • @ambla23
    @ambla23 9 місяців тому +13

    Can't wait to check this place out!

  • @azionisrael
    @azionisrael 9 місяців тому +6

    I gotta go to this place, and soon. Thanks Y'ALL.

  • @chasemorantz6228
    @chasemorantz6228 2 місяці тому +5

    I spent 23 years on the south side Chicago before moving away and never heard of this place.

    • @thomasbrown3356
      @thomasbrown3356 Місяць тому +1

      87th and Cottage Grove. Pretty hard to miss. Right next to Garretts popcorn.

    • @jaykaynum5569
      @jaykaynum5569 Місяць тому

      I'm from Brooklyn. Harlem NY has a popular soul food spot right up stairs from the 3 train station. If you never heard about this soul food spot in Chicago. It must be on the deep part of Chicago Southside

  • @latejana9472
    @latejana9472 9 місяців тому +13

    Looks like a fun place to visit with amazing food.

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +1

      Lots of shootings there

    • @gabetv6355
      @gabetv6355 9 місяців тому +3

      @@silentmajority8365 Chicago has great people too

    • @Bigg_Hoo
      @Bigg_Hoo 9 місяців тому +3

      @@silentmajority8365trying to paint that narrative will not work

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +1

      @@gabetv6355 all 4 of them

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Bigg_Hoo Its true and your buddy Jussie prove who is the problem since he belongs to the two groups ruining this country

  • @HonestAndHardWorking
    @HonestAndHardWorking 3 місяці тому +4

    Great Food on the south side of Chicago Illinois United States ❤

    • @tobsoblunt
      @tobsoblunt Місяць тому

      Exactly where on the South Side, please?

    • @HonestAndHardWorking
      @HonestAndHardWorking Місяць тому

      @@tobsoblunt Virtue Restaurant....1462 east 53rd street in Chicago Illinois..60615👍👍👍

    • @HonestAndHardWorking
      @HonestAndHardWorking Місяць тому

      @@tobsoblunt Chemistry Restaurant....5121 south Harper Avenue... Chicago Illinois.60615🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

  • @CharisseFba915
    @CharisseFba915 9 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful thanks for sharing this 💕

  • @kellykell8439
    @kellykell8439 9 місяців тому +6

    The food looks like it taste great.

  • @uluisfernandez2298
    @uluisfernandez2298 Місяць тому

    Need more places and individuals like this ..God bless

  • @hellrell1817
    @hellrell1817 Місяць тому

    bless you guys !

  • @MaryHartman-ei9pv
    @MaryHartman-ei9pv 9 місяців тому +4

    God bless, everything looks delicious❤ uh-oh we're going to be visiting that restaurant!! Congratulations everybody!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

  • @bobbiewright1500
    @bobbiewright1500 Місяць тому

    I took my mother & older sister there almost 30 years ago for Mother’s Day !

  • @Jovan-zg5so
    @Jovan-zg5so 9 місяців тому +4

    Food is amazing. I love that place

  • @williebwhite3058
    @williebwhite3058 9 місяців тому +4

    Congratulations 🎊 👏

  • @joanmathes6553
    @joanmathes6553 2 місяці тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL ❤️

  • @JG_SmileSOBright
    @JG_SmileSOBright 9 місяців тому +18

    Never heard of it. I'm a westsider so Priscilla's is my place, MacArthur's fell off years ago. I really enjoy the food at Pearl's Place though.

    • @cyberlycans4191
      @cyberlycans4191 9 місяців тому +8

      Come on now, just because you live on the west side doesn't mean you can't eat outside of the Westside. I'm a Southside but I've eaten all over the city

    • @JG_SmileSOBright
      @JG_SmileSOBright 9 місяців тому

      @@cyberlycans4191 No, I live in Dupage, but I'm from Humboldt Park. I'm not one of those uncultured negroes that won't step outside of their neighborhood. I'm just saying I'm unfamiliar w the place bc I'm from out west. I know of Pearl's Place bc of my Jokes & Notes days. But I'm not a big soul food restaurant person anyway bc my mama is still alive and I can cook. Why eat from a can when I cook fresh?

    • @KarinaPerez-yu5ux
      @KarinaPerez-yu5ux 8 місяців тому

      What's the name of the restaurant

    • @anthonycunningham3625
      @anthonycunningham3625 8 місяців тому

      Pearls place wack..too salty
      McArthurs is the most consistent I know...ima check Priscillas

    • @MissRegina79
      @MissRegina79 3 місяці тому +1

      Never heard of it either & In from Chatham

  • @ugandabradshaw2187
    @ugandabradshaw2187 2 місяці тому +2

    Good home cooking AMEIN BELOVED...❤

  • @dionterussell3620
    @dionterussell3620 9 місяців тому +2

    The food is REALLY GOOD!❤❤

  • @walteradams151
    @walteradams151 9 місяців тому +2

    Had the pleasure of eating there a few times, great menu

  • @dennisgreene2544
    @dennisgreene2544 Місяць тому +1

    Some, please 🎉

  • @euleniabell4361
    @euleniabell4361 8 місяців тому

    Congratulations 🎉👏

  • @sheilawallace41
    @sheilawallace41 2 місяці тому

    I love Country Kitchen❤ The food is Great. I haven't been there in about 5yrs. I moved away😔

  • @stanleyadams6883
    @stanleyadams6883 3 місяці тому

    Amen.Family God bless you always.

  • @rochandrahawkins6423
    @rochandrahawkins6423 Місяць тому

    Congratulations 🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏

  • @deborahlewis1540
    @deborahlewis1540 8 місяців тому +1

    SHARE SHARE SHARE !!! Why haven't I heard of this place...Being from the Chi....

    • @macwyll
      @macwyll 3 місяці тому +2

      Agrred! I lived in Chicago all my life and never heard of this place.

  • @bakerdanny1
    @bakerdanny1 2 місяці тому +1

    The food looks delicious 😋 I'm definitely going too check them out I been living in Chicago all my life and never been here

  • @patriciagordon8319
    @patriciagordon8319 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome food.

  • @Maui_Gyrl_
    @Maui_Gyrl_ 9 місяців тому +2

    Lone this restaurant 😋

  • @subrennaevans7675
    @subrennaevans7675 Місяць тому

    That food looks so good 😮

  • @kaygladney9680
    @kaygladney9680 8 місяців тому

    The is really really good. Great place ❤

  • @dphd5164
    @dphd5164 9 місяців тому +4

    What's the name of this restaurant and address?

  • @Virtual-rh7wx
    @Virtual-rh7wx 9 місяців тому +6

    Kanye, Chicago needs you to invest

    • @JG_SmileSOBright
      @JG_SmileSOBright 9 місяців тому +3

      Why wait for Kanye? You could be that person

  • @user-se7hf3vm3v
    @user-se7hf3vm3v Місяць тому

    Would love to visit this restaurant 😋😋

  • @IgnacioFlores.
    @IgnacioFlores. 8 місяців тому

    I still go there

  • @gailsmith1159
    @gailsmith1159 Місяць тому

    You said it right ma'am! I don't eat stuffing either, it is dressing👍

  • @Shivaware
    @Shivaware Місяць тому

    @ 1:55 outside of the restaurant Coffee inspires women all over the world to walk in their PURPOSE. Wooo. So glad you did not say "their truth" 🖤

  • @user-bw4zn9yx9b
    @user-bw4zn9yx9b 8 місяців тому +1

    Whats the name of the restaurant since they forgot to plug and it in the description

  • @notesgo1556
    @notesgo1556 Місяць тому

    Don't know yall but congratulations!💪🏿❤️💯

  • @beaniemac
    @beaniemac 3 місяці тому

    This place is only a couple blocks away. They are only open fri-sun however. I have never tried it despite living in the neighborhood for like 8 years!

  • @derricksimmons5644
    @derricksimmons5644 9 місяців тому

    Awesome

  • @-ct4zn
    @-ct4zn 3 місяці тому

    Hope this place is some what near Wrigley Field for when I come to catch a Cubs game

  • @shonuf5152
    @shonuf5152 2 місяці тому

    They shonuff had me when they showed the smothered pork chops and barbeque turkey legs. Nothing like an authentic soul food joint.

  • @butterflynorton9618
    @butterflynorton9618 9 місяців тому

    Praise God
    May God bless and keep thems always.

  • @ThaddeusWendellBrown-hf3no
    @ThaddeusWendellBrown-hf3no 9 місяців тому

    God bless

  • @KianaG1280
    @KianaG1280 9 місяців тому +1

    I wanna visit.

  • @TomSnyder-gx5ru
    @TomSnyder-gx5ru 2 місяці тому

    Food looks great, but if I went I would hope it would be when she's not singing - lol!!

  • @terricouture1156
    @terricouture1156 Місяць тому

    That looks so damnnnn good...Is it still open

  • @tracyskitchenandappalachia2954
    @tracyskitchenandappalachia2954 3 місяці тому +1

    Delicious food

  • @letzgetmoney1183
    @letzgetmoney1183 2 місяці тому +1

    I use to work here 😂

  • @paulamitchell1653
    @paulamitchell1653 2 місяці тому

    What 77?….❤❤❤ she looks great…🎉🎉🎉

  • @user-lj5yu3qr2c
    @user-lj5yu3qr2c 9 місяців тому +1

    Are they still open

  • @MaxcineRobinson
    @MaxcineRobinson Місяць тому

    Dressing is cornbread made stuffing is jiffy mix and you can have that!!!!!!

  • @peacefaith560
    @peacefaith560 9 місяців тому +3

    Only opened on weekends?? 😮

    • @phaedra8020
      @phaedra8020 8 місяців тому +2

      Many restaurants cannot sustain the daily opening from few staff, rising costs. Many people don't eat out as they used to.

  • @MITCH_61
    @MITCH_61 9 місяців тому +1

    Yummy!!!

  • @reznog12
    @reznog12 Місяць тому

    Good & Deadly! 😢

  • @LLM62
    @LLM62 9 місяців тому

    one amazing City

  • @Lue44
    @Lue44 Місяць тому

    Great food

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 3 місяці тому

    The food 🥘 looks delicious

  • @charlita25
    @charlita25 3 місяці тому +1

    I want to join her in a hymn 🎹🎶🎵

  • @MyLane579
    @MyLane579 9 місяців тому +8

    Never heard of this place.

    • @silentmajority8365
      @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +1

      The health dept has

    • @user-bw4zn9yx9b
      @user-bw4zn9yx9b 8 місяців тому

      Me either and still don't know. No name or address in description

  • @debrawilliams7004
    @debrawilliams7004 9 місяців тому

    Where are you located?

  • @barbaraneylon9000
    @barbaraneylon9000 Місяць тому

    !!!! All I need is an address. Slunds like my kind of place. I live in wisconsin, but I will drive to Chicago. (one of my favorite places.)

  • @lesliecrosby6999
    @lesliecrosby6999 9 місяців тому +2

    Where this located ❤

    • @loridean177
      @loridean177 9 місяців тому

      727 E. 87th St. Open only Fri., Sat., & Sun from 11am -6pm.

  • @jamesstallworth2721
    @jamesstallworth2721 3 місяці тому

    Good soul food restaurant.

  • @jermaineyoung1214
    @jermaineyoung1214 9 місяців тому +1

    Where is this located in Chicago. I'm from the south originally and this is soul-food lite 🤣🤣🤣. Where are the chittliing,hog mawls and feet etc.....

  • @Rocksblowspark312
    @Rocksblowspark312 2 місяці тому

    My big sister took me there I’m 54 and didn’t know about it the food was good too

  • @maxinecooke427
    @maxinecooke427 9 місяців тому +1

    I wish this restaurant was in New Jersey
    It looks hummy

  • @jaykaynum5569
    @jaykaynum5569 Місяць тому

    Stuffing 💙💪🏾

  • @nataliemorrow9107
    @nataliemorrow9107 9 місяців тому +2

    Where is the restaurant located?

  • @chiquitagreen5287
    @chiquitagreen5287 3 місяці тому

    Where is this

  • @StoneColdGem
    @StoneColdGem 9 місяців тому

    Where is this Restaurant Located at?

  • @Liberalcali
    @Liberalcali 9 місяців тому +2

    I don’t care about race I care about restaurants that are popular and they can stand on that alone

    • @Bigg_Hoo
      @Bigg_Hoo 9 місяців тому +1

      There’s no need to even think or speak on that

    • @Liberalcali
      @Liberalcali 8 місяців тому

      @@Bigg_Hoo I agree you know when soul food is good good

  • @vegasmitch1472
    @vegasmitch1472 Місяць тому

    Damn they're only open 3 Days a Week?? i guess i'm in Atlanta if it's a Hit they Ain't closing it!! 😜

  • @gigijerrie322
    @gigijerrie322 2 місяці тому

    That's why its a VERY good idea......to keep LIFE insurance 😢😮

  • @vanessaoretty
    @vanessaoretty 9 місяців тому +2

    Where is it located. No one said where the restaurant located.

    • @namemachinebroke4555
      @namemachinebroke4555 9 місяців тому

      It is one block east of 87th and Cottage Grove in Chicago.

    • @namemachinebroke4555
      @namemachinebroke4555 9 місяців тому

      Oops I meant one block west...😮

    • @vmayo9571
      @vmayo9571 9 місяців тому

      What's the name of the restaurant

    • @vanessaoretty
      @vanessaoretty 8 місяців тому

      Thank you I know where 87th and cottage is.

  • @dallrevenge9256
    @dallrevenge9256 3 місяці тому

    Where is it?

  • @IDEALEGACY59
    @IDEALEGACY59 6 місяців тому

    Sophia Sophia Sophia 😂 yesssss❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kabeeraakram507
    @kabeeraakram507 8 місяців тому

    What's the name of this place???

  • @2011Savere
    @2011Savere Місяць тому

    So how did they get out of the $600,000 debt? Why is stuffing an insult to the restaurant? The story could have been better executed.

  • @michaeloboyle5675
    @michaeloboyle5675 9 місяців тому

    Where

  • @lorenzoharrell1135
    @lorenzoharrell1135 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm a 71yrs old man. . I would love to visit this place for some good food. I live alone and would love to have women around as I eat your delicious looking food. Where is your location?

    • @Nan-59
      @Nan-59 9 місяців тому

      I found it. I looked it up.
      www.google.com/search?q=st+rest+2+country+kitchen&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#

    • @Nan-59
      @Nan-59 9 місяців тому

      It looks like they’re only open Friday and Saturdays!

    • @glendajohnson7124
      @glendajohnson7124 9 місяців тому

      @@Nan-59 Friday thru Sunday

  • @jamesbuckley98
    @jamesbuckley98 9 місяців тому +1

    What is the address?

  • @jamesbuckley98
    @jamesbuckley98 9 місяців тому +1

    I need the address!

    • @gospel3067
      @gospel3067 9 місяців тому

      Was just coming to say the same thing.

  • @silentmajority8365
    @silentmajority8365 9 місяців тому +3

    Those says race/color don't matter want everything based on race/color

    • @jt3035
      @jt3035 9 місяців тому

      Facts. Everyone knows they're the most racist ppl on the planet.

  • @TinaBerrySpeaks
    @TinaBerrySpeaks 8 місяців тому +2

    YET IMMIGRANTS COMMENT IN GETTING DAM NEAR 10,000 A MONTH OF THE BACKS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY

  • @MissRegina79
    @MissRegina79 3 місяці тому

    Never heard of this place & I’m from Chatham… I always felt the west side had the best soul food. I used to love Alice’s & Priscillas. MacArthurs ain’t been good since the early 2000’s

    • @cle-chi
      @cle-chi 3 місяці тому

      Alice's

  • @brianpressley2798
    @brianpressley2798 3 місяці тому

    If you don't make potato salad at your restaurant it's not a soul food place

  • @miltonarnold8027
    @miltonarnold8027 9 місяців тому +2

    What’s the address

  • @tinawinters5978
    @tinawinters5978 9 місяців тому

    What's y'all address.