The principle draw for the Rutledge Room is its location, notably its central placement in downtown. In accordance with Candie Hudnall, there’s a excessive demand for occasion venues in such areas. The early suggestions for the Rutledge Room has been encouraging, and Hudnall is worked up to see what the area will grow to be. An indication saying the arrival of the Rutledge Room was just lately seen on the entrance to the 207 Rutledge constructing, lastly answering the query of what would exchange the enduring Hominy Grill, identified for its out of doors mural and Southern-style delicacies.

Award-winning chef Robert Stehling initially opened Hominy Grill within the uptown neighborhood in 1996, standing out from his opponents who had been largely situated within the business district south of Calhoun Road. After a profitable 24 years, Stehling closed the restaurant in April 2019.

Architect Julia Martin supplied some hints in regards to the property’s renovation plans when the enduring mural was painted over with peacock blue. The higher flooring of the constructing will stay as dwelling models and are at present being renovated. The bottom flooring will probably be transformed into the Rutledge Room, a sleek occasion area managed by a extremely regarded native crew.

Hudnall, who purchased Hamby’s Catering & Occasions in 2016, understands the affect that Hominy Grill had on the native culinary scene. To honor its legacy, one of many desserts served on the Rutledge Room’s launch occasion was a close to reproduction of the well-known brown-sugar pound cake that Stehling used to serve. They’re devoted to preserving the historical past of the area whereas including recent and thrilling components for the long run.