Steve is a true Hospitality Hero! He sets the standard with his work ethic and showing up for the younger generation as a leader and mentor. Steve demonstrates daily what it really means to be a world-class chef by “simply” working hard.

He is also a four time James Beard nominee (2015/2016/2017/2018), Food and Wine Peoples Best Chef (2016), Star Chefs Chef of the year award (2018) and he may have BEAT! Bobby Flay on his own show...

Today we talk about:

His view on Mentorship 

Employee Retention + Development 

Engagement with his teams and local community

Oak at Fourteenth Culinary Olympics (celebrating the younger generations allowing creativity)

His new Pizzeria NEW YORKESE in Boulder Colorado at the new Avanti

https://avantifandb.com/avanti-boulder/

Steve Highlights:

Fresh Guys

https://thefreshguys.com/

Tonalis Meats

https://www.tonalismeatsdenver.com/

River Bear Meats + Justin Brunson

https://riverbearmeats.com/

The Boulder / Denver community for the amazing support.

Steve's Big Ask:

(you the guest) Make the effort to connect with your favorite restaurant, TELL THEM WHAT -YOU- ARE LOOKING FOR, be specific and email the owner or manager directly to start the dialogue.

Steve's Restaurants:

https://www.oakatfourteenth.com/

https://www.denveracorn.com/

http://www.denverbrider.com/