Beautiful food is Elizabeth’s passion. It is her love for people, food, wine, spirits, and atmosphere that inspires the very special experience at Campo.

As a young child in Michigan, Elizabeth would prepare little gourmet meals; and today you can still find her in the kitchen, experimenting with fun ingredients and preparing healthy and gorgeous things to eat.

In 1992, Elizabeth decided to simplify her life by leaving California for the Colorado mountains to experience nature and small town living. She found a job working evenings as a waitress in one of Aspen’s hottest restaurants and spent time exploring the mountains in the day.

In 1994, it became clear to Elizabeth that it was time to open her own restaurant. She found a tiny 850-foot space that had sat empty for 2 years prior. Along with the enormous support from all her friends, family and the local community, she cobbled together Campo de Fiori on a shoestring budget. Many people put their mark of collaboration on Campo. It was an absolute labor of love and to everybody’s surprise, Campo was met with a ton of local, national and international praise. Within a few months of opening, Campo was written up as one of the best new restaurants in the country.

Elizabeth’s love of Campo de Fiori and its beautiful guests remains one of her life’s greatest joys.

Michelle Jacobs is an integral part of Campo de Fiori’s success, bringing many gifts to the Campo table. She is a University of Michigan graduate and Campo’s Controller, as well as Elizabeth’s sister. Michelle moved to Colorado in 1993 after meeting the love of her life and now husband, Ross. Since 1994, Michelle has helped Campo grow. She even helped build the original tile tables for Aspen and then did the same for Campo Vail 3 years later!

Working behind the scenes, Michelle guides Elizabeth, the chefs, managers and team members on many key aspects of the business. She is the voice of reason, in what many would call a crazy business. It has been a true gift to have such watchful eyes overseeing the well-being of Campo and its employees on a daily basis. Michelle and her husband have 3 amazing children who have grown up in restaurants and around amazing food. Each one has an appreciation for beautiful meals and the loving service that makes dining out special. Family meals at Campo are always a special treat!