Former Food Network star Paula Deen abruptly closed her landmark Savannah, GA, restaurants. In a post shared to Instagram on Aug. 1, the longtime TV chef and cookbook author announced the sudden closure of two Savannah staples: The Lady & Sons and the adjoining takeout spot,

Paula Deen has announced the closing of the Lady and Sons — the iconic Georgia restaurant that made her a star of Southern cuisine and a household name in the cooking world.

Former Food Network staple Paula Deen announced Friday the closure of the Savannah, Ga., restaurant that launched her popularity with its Southern-inspired menus. Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant with her two sons,