Steven Redzikowski of Oak at Fourteenth

Chef Steven Redzikowski’s New American cooking style and experience at top U.S. restaurants have earned him national recognition. A Long Island native, he discovered his passion at age 15 and trained at fine dining icons such as Le Cirque and Jean Georges in New York City.

Inspired by the Rockies, he moved to Aspen in 2002, working at The Little Nell before helping to open Boulder’s acclaimed Frasca Food and Wine in 2004. Redzikowski later co-founded Boulder's OAK at Fourteenth and Denver’s Acorn. Acorn earned Redzikowski a three-time James Beard nomination and the "People's Best Chef" award by Food & Wine, though it has since been retired. Today, Redzikowski is involved in many concepts in the Denver and Boulder area including BriDer, Gorlami, New Yorkese, and Smok.

In 2023 and 2024, Oak at Fourteenth was added as a recommended restaurant in the esteemed MICHELIN Guide. 

My Perfect Day in Boulder: 

• A visit to Red Wagon Farm with scissors in hand. We meet up with Wyatt, who lets us pick fresh produce straight from the land – tomatoes, basil, melons, eggplants, peppers and more. Wyatt and his wife, Amy, are incredibly welcoming and Red Wagon is open to the public during the season with a farm store for fresh produce.

• Afternoon fun calls for cooling off at Boulder Creek, where we love family tubing adventures. Another favorite is Scott Carpenter Pool, where the kids can swim and splash for hours, or we’ll head to Chautauqua Park for a day of outdoor exploration. We may not succeed in tiring the kids out, but we always have a blast trying!

• For a solo escape, nothing beats a dirt bike ride up the canyon. The winding trails and breathtaking scenery are perfect for clearing my head and embracing the thrill of the ride.