Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails Debuts Soulful New Menu at Hotel Forty Five

Posted: February 4, 2026

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Southern heritage, French technique, and local flavor define the restaurant’s next chapter

MACON, Ga. (Feb 4, 2026) – Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, the signature restaurant at Hotel Forty Five, has unveiled a new menu that honors Southern roots while embracing refined, globally influenced technique. Led by Executive Sous Chef McAuthor Johnson, the refreshed offerings reflect a decade-long culinary journey shaped by family traditions, local ingredients, and a deep respect for comfort-driven cooking done well.

Johnson’s approach blends the soulful flavors he grew up with in Huntsville, Alabama, with classical training and modern execution. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and elevated, grounded in Middle Georgia while confident in its point of view.

“Our new menu lives at the intersection of memory and craft,” said Johnson. “These are dishes inspired by where I come from, refined through technique, and built to bring people together around the table.”

Standout dishes include a reimagined NOLA BBQ Shrimp, finished with a rich sauce made using local lager from Fall Line Brewing Co. and served over creamy grits with grilled sourdough. The Creole Coq au Vin layers French technique with Southern sensibility, braising a rustic half-chicken with Holy Trinity aromatics and foraged mushrooms. Additional highlights include Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks prepared low and slow for deep richness, The Daily Catch showcasing the freshest seasonal seafood, and a Fall Harvest Panzanella that brings Southern warmth to an Italian classic.

True to its name, Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails continues to weave a tapestry of food, place, and memory, offering a dining experience that feels personal, intentional, and rooted in the region. Weekly specials and seasonal programming further position Loom as a go-to dining destination in downtown Macon.

For menus, hours, and reservations, visit LoomMacon.com.

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About Hotel Forty Five

Hotel Forty Five, owned by IDP Properties and Mainsail Lodging & Development, is a 94-room boutique hotel in Macon, Georgia. Joining Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, an exceptional collection of independent hotels and resorts with unique personalities and spirit, Hotel Forty Five celebrates the building’s original character and historic significance. Each of Hotel Forty Five’s rooms and suites immerse guests in a timeless experience, providing the ideal space to rest and recharge. Vintage design elements with rich contrasting colors and copper metal accents are featured throughout creating a redefined yet classic finish. Hotel Forty Five boasts three different dining concepts, Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, Hightales Rooftop Bar and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar. Occupying one of downtown Macon’s few remaining historic high-rises, the boutique hotel is aptly named after its location on an iconic 45-degree angle, formed by Cherry and First Streets with Cotton Avenue. For more information please go to HotelFortyFive.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.

About Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com