Hominy Southern Kitchen

Farm-driven Southern comfort food defined the menu at Hominy Southern Kitchen in El Jebel, where chef-owner Jacob Burkhardt applied his Tuscany externship and Michelin-starred experience from the Village Pub in Woodside, California. Burkhardt’s culinary path, which included stops in Manhattan, Aspen, and Vail, culminated in a return to the Roaring Fork Valley to source ingredients directly from local farmers and ranchers. The restaurant operated with a distinct schedule, offering brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and dinner service Thursday through Saturday. Guests could secure reservations for smaller parties online, enjoying dishes that emphasized the quality and seasonality of regional produce. The establishment has since closed permanently, leaving behind a legacy of hospitality and high-quality Southern-inspired cuisine in the Rockies.