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TheFace of HOSPITALITY

TheFace of HOSPITALITY

EXECUTIVE CHEF ERIC RIVERA

Executive Chef Eric Rivera is a culinary powerhouse in Montgomery . In 2017 , Chef Rivera and Jud Blount founded Vintage Hospitality Group ( VHG ). Their journey began with Vintage Year , followed just a year and a half later by Vintage Café and continued with the addition of MGM Greens , Ravello , Red Bluff Bar , and Frenchie ’ s .
Chef Rivera ’ s passion for teaching extends beyond the kitchen , as he actively participates in the Alabama ProStart Program and serves as an adjunct professor at Auburn ’ s Hortsch School of Hospitality . His accolades include Chef of the Year by the ARHA , James Beard Chef Boot Camp Alumni , and Hill Runner for the National Restaurant Association .
With almost 100 dedicated team members , VHG ’ s success lies in hard work , employee investment , and community support . Chef Rivera aims to provide unparalleled dining experiences and is deeply invested in transforming Montgomery into a culinary arts destination . He looks forward to launching the Chef Culinary Exchange program with Pietrasanta , Italy , and VHG managing their first apartment complex , Grove Court Apartments .
1609 SOUTH DECATUR ST , MONTGOMERY , AL 36104 334.819.7215 | VINTAGEHG . COM
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