Last Updated on April 20, 2021
The matriarch chef of the best fried chicken restaurant on the planet (in my estimation), Martha Lou’s Kitchen in Charleston SC, died on April 1 at the age of 91.
Back in 2016 I was lucky enough to visit and cook the famous fried chicken with her granddaughter, Melanie Alston (pictured with me here). That episode is up on my “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” YouTube channel. Here’s the link. Alas, the restaurant closed last fall, what a tragedy.

Rest In Peace Mrs Martha Lou…..I Live in Baton Rouge Louisiana
I’m watching Food Network @ Martha Lou Kitchen was on 100 Best Restaurants, Her Daughter Was Dancing and Martha Lou say She Cook everything with Love … Hopefully LORD say the Same I’m be Stop by too Try Your Fried Chicken….My Name Is Herbert Lee Pace Jr