Sean Huggard & Chris Quartuccio

Shucking Good Hospitality is a Denver-based restaurant and hospitality group with over two decades of hands-on experience in concept development, operations, and guest experience. Founded on a passion for exceptional dining and genuine service, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering innovative concepts, bold culinary execution, and warm, welcoming hospitality that keeps guests coming back.

From oyster bars to Italian trattorias and agave-fueled cantinas, our diverse portfolio reflects a deep understanding of what makes a hospitality brand thrive: connection, quality, and operational excellence. We don’t just consult — we build, own, and operate. That firsthand experience gives us the edge to turn big ideas into scalable, successful realities.

Hospitality Management & Concept Development

At Shucking Good Hospitality, we don’t trade in theory — we lead with action. Our founder and team bring decades of real-world success in launching, managing, and evolving restaurants and boutique hotels across a range of markets and formats. From ideation to execution, we specialize in creating vibrant, financially sound concepts that resonate with today’s guests.

Our current and legacy portfolio includes standout names such as:
Blue Island Oyster Bar, Ash & Agave, Oliver’s Italian, The Summer House, Humboldt Farm Fish Wine, Stout Street Social, Rialto Café, Hotel Boulderado, Table Mountain Inn, and more.

Whether you're opening your first restaurant, revitalizing a legacy brand, or elevating your hotel’s food and beverage program, SGH delivers strategy, creativity, and results. We build hospitality experiences that leave lasting impressions—because for us, great hospitality isn’t just business. It’s personal.