About Us
Proprietor Jud Blount
Jud Blount is a multifaceted entrepreneur who has achieved notable success in the restaurant and hospitality industry. As the leader of the Vintage Hospitality Group, he guides an expansive team of seasoned professionals. With expertise covering every aspect of the industry, Jud is adept at developing innovative and prosperous concepts. Born and raised in Montgomery, Jud attended the Univ. of Alabama studying Business Administration/Management. Prior to taking over Vintage Year, he was the President, CEO & Co-Owner of Filet & Vine for 19 years where he grew it to be Central Alabama’s largest specialty market, deli and bottle shop. In 2018, he opened Vintage Cafe, a coffee shop and daytime eatery. In 2020, in partnership with Alabama Power, Jud started MGM Greens. In 2021, he was named Restaurateur of the Year by Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association. In 2022, Jud opened Red Bluff Bar at the Silos in downtown Montgomery's Riverfront Park. In the following year, Blount completed the extensive City Fed restoration project that includes Ravello Ristorante and Bar Attico, a new Italian eatery and rooftop bar, along with several private event spaces. More recently, Jud collaborated with partners to launch Frenchie's in Cloverdale. Currently, he is working with another partner on the redevelopment of the Grove Court Apartments, an award-winning complex dating back to 1947, aiming to transform it into a modern living space.
Jud has two children, Jud Jr. & Susannah. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, and live music. A member and on the Board of Trustees of Fitzpatrick United Methodist Church, he has also been active in the community as a youth coach, co-chairman of The Capri Theatre – Marquee Magic Campaign, Capri Community Film Society President, Light the Heart of Cloverdale Co-Chairman & board member of Jubilee Cityfest in addition to being a former member of Fitzpatrick Volunteer Fire Department.
Most recently, Jud served on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Chamber and is a member of Montgomery Area Committee of 100 and the Board of Control, the Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts, River Region Trails and the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association.
Farm Manager Don Inda
Born in Port Austin, MI, Donald farmed and worked in family owned restaurants before going to culinary school. After completing his education, he gained a plethora of experience working for Cruise West and sailed all over the Pacific Northwest from the Columbia Snake River up to Juneau, Alaska. After meeting his wife Cassie aboard the cruise ship, they decided to move to Alabama to be closer to family and now they never have a dull moment with two boys, Jack and Dylan. There, Donald continued his professional career working for the Montgomery Country Club for 10 years. As he spent 25 years learning farm to table cuisine, he looks forward to growing with the plants to expand MGM Greens.