Meet the Owners
Chef Rick Frazer hails from just across the river in Oakdale, MN. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu you will see his French roots as the basis for his cooking technique. He has many years of industry experience, most recently as the executive chef of The Saint Paul Grill.
Nichole is a graduate of Hudson High School. She started in the industry back when Milwaukee Burger was a Country Kitchen. She spent the last four years prior to opening Black Rooster Bistro at Brick & Bourbon in Stillwater leading the bar program there.
Rick and Nichole met over ten years ago while working together at Cravings Wine Bar in Woodbury. They built a house together here in Hudson, WI and are excited to be business owners in this community.
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At Black Rooster Bistro, we are committed to being a premier employer in the hospitality industry, prioritizing the well-being and growth of our team. Just because we’re located on the Wisconsin side of the river doesn’t mean we value our hourly employees any less than those across the border. We believe in offering wages that enable our staff to grow, thrive, and save for their futures. Does this decision shrink our profit margins compared to typical restaurants? Absolutely. But we’re doing this because we truly love what we do, and that includes caring for the people who make it all possible.
This commitment also means we may adjust our hours during holidays or occasionally close to give our team well-deserved time off. While this may lead to some variations in our schedule, we believe that a happy, well-rested staff is essential to providing the best experience for our guests. To stay informed about holiday hours, daily specials, and upcoming events, we encourage you to follow us on Facebook or sign up for our email list on our homepage. We send out updates about twice a month, ensuring you never miss out on what’s happening at Black Rooster Bistro.