Kitchen Nightmares (US) · S10 E3
Love on the Blu
Blue Island, IL
It is still up and running.
The short answer
Love on the Blu is still open after Kitchen Nightmares. The restaurant aired in Season 10 on July 28, 2026 and continues serving at 12454 S Western Ave in Blue Island. Current delivery ordering is active, with customer orders and reviews posted through September 2026, while Restaurantji lists current weekly hours and a July 2026 post-episode review.
What happened on the show
Love on the Blu aired as Kitchen Nightmares Season 10, Episode 3 on July 28, 2026. Gordon Ramsay found a Blue Island breakfast and brunch restaurant struggling with negative reviews, unusually high menu prices and conflict between owner Valencia and her staff. During the visit, Ramsay challenged a lamb omelet priced at $45 and pressed the team to treat customer criticism as information instead of an attack. Terrence walked out during service as the management conflict peaked. Ramsay then worked with the restaurant on its pricing, menu and management approach.
After the cameras left
Love on the Blu is still open after the episode. As of September 2, 2026, customers could place pickup and delivery orders from the restaurant at 12454 S Western Ave, and current listings showed recent post-episode reviews and weekly service. The strongest evidence is continued transactional activity, not an old directory badge: DoorDash showed recent orders and reviews through September, while Restaurantji carried a July review explicitly discussing the Kitchen Nightmares broadcast. Published hours differ by service, so diners should confirm the day's schedule before visiting.
Location
Blue Island, IL
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Confidence: high. Last checked 2026-09-02.