Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent ...

Former Food Network star Paula Deen did not say why she suddenly closed the Georgia restaurant she and her sons opened in 1996.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Celebrity chef Paula Deen and former Food Network star is closing her last Georgia restaurant after 36 years in business, according to a post from the celebrity chef's restaurant.