JOSEPHINE'S COOKING

Mother Josephine Wade's, "Josephine's Southern Cooking" situated in Chicago's working-class neighborhood of Chatham, has been a pillar in the community for more than 30 years... Josephine, with her southern charm and determination to create a better future for her people, established a home for political figures looking for words of wisdom, encouragement, and prayers. Josephine's was also a safe-haven for at-risk youth and a place where those looking for a job could find employment, but above all, it was the place to come and have a fantastic, down-home, southern meal... Josephine's is a place where many local and national celebrities called home. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, made it a point to visit Josephine's each time she was in town for a delicious bowl of her famous Gumbo. Other high-profile guests include former Mayer Rahm Emanuel and Mr. T.

Primary location: Chicago United States