The flames may have ruined the restaurant, but they did not affect Darnell’s faith.

I went through it knowing I could come out the other side," he writes on his website.

Despite these setbacks, Ferguson followed his passion for food.

Darnell Ferguson smiles

When Darnell launches a new eatery, he envisions doing more than feeding people.

Obviously the “SuperChef” does more than cook up flavorful dishes.

Darnell Ferguson takes a selfie