Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 5 New Franchise Locations in the Works

Shuckin' Shack owners Cook & Piccinin

Shuckin’ Shack owners Sean Cook and Matt Piccinin opened their flagship oyster bar on Carolina Beach in the fall of 2007, offering steamed seafood with a full bar, and a casual, family friendly atmosphere to the locals and visitors of the beach. Becoming a favorite seafood restaurant and a good Shuckin’ time, Cook and Piccinin decided to recreate the concept in downtown Wilmington in 2012. One year later, with two successful locations in eastern North Carolina, the two have teamed up with veteran restaurant franchise developer, Greg George, to expand the Shuckin’ Shack concept.

The Shuckin’ shack team has turned the concept into a turn-key franchise opportunity complete with site selection, design and layout, construction, marketing, and training to ensure success. One month into Franchise development, the team has 5 new location agreements planned for the coming year - three in Charlotte and two locations in the Carolina Beach neighboring areas of Surf City / Topsail Island and Mayfaire / Porter’s Neck.

“The Shuckin’ Shack is a unique franchise opportunity because of the niche oyster bar concept as well as a great name.”, said George.

Investors and six year patrons of the Shuckin’ Shack, Eric Weller, Gary Weller, Wade Newman, and Phil Newman have plans in place to open at least one of the Charlotte area locations by the end of 2014.

Investor Gary Weller said, “I kept telling myself for years I would never get into the restaurant business, but if I did, it would definitely be a Shuckin’ Shack!”

Owners Sean Cook and Matt Piccinin are very excited for their first expansion to be in the biggest city in North Carolina.

“Expanding to Charlotte is a natural for us and will greatly enhance the Shuckin’ Shack brand by having multiple locations in the area. We’re excited about working with our new partners and looking forward to helping them get their first location by years end.”

Retired military Jason Simas and his wife Bev are excited to own a Shuckin’ Shack oyster bar and will be moving from Newport News, VA to Topsail Island early 2015; Chris Cashwell, also retired military is moving to Carolina Beach from Albuquerque, NM this month to select his location.

Owners Cook and Piccinin are excited about the quick expansion and look forward to each location’s future success.

www.theshuckinshack.com

Coming Soon—18th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off

The highly anticipated Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off is right around the corner…. April 12th, 2014

If you are an area restaurant & you would like to showcase your ‘Chowder’ to approximately 3,000+, please contact Gail or Greg at the Chamber offices (910.458.8434) for all the pertinent details.

THE MARK ROBERTS BAND ALL DAY
Gates Open at 11:30

Each year chefs from restaurants of Pleasure Island, Monkey Junction, Wilmington and beyond gather on Pleasure Island for our famous Chowder Cook-off.

Your job is to bring the family & your appetite, sample each contestant’s wares and vote on the Best Chowder. In addition to serving up the area's best chowder, this daylong event includes live music and the Kidz Zone which will have face painting and a 3 in 1 inflatable house. There will also be hotdogs, funnel cakes, soft drinks and beer and wine for sale. (No coolers, no pets please!)

So come to the beach for the weekend and spend the day with us at this great party! Also be sure to check out www.pleasureislandnc.org for more fun events at the beach throughout the year.

Spotlight on Business - Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar

The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, located 6-A N. Lake Park Blvd. is ready to serve Pleasure Island fresh seafood and cold drinks for the holiday season. Carolina Beach’s one and only oyster bar is embellished with holiday decorations that illuminate the restaurant to set the mood for the 2009 festivities on the island.

Open for lunch and dinner, the nautical themed restaurant/bar is filled with memories from the past and present that will jog your mind right down memory lane. The Shuckin’ Shack’s extensive menu includes the highest quality stump sound oysters, local little cherry stone clams, Wild-American shrimp, shrimp cocktails, mussels, crab legs, and sandwiches.

Known all across the Carolina Coast for mouth watering seafood, the Shuckin’ Shack has obtained the title for their own award-winning wings voted by Snow’s Cut Monthly Magazine. The famous wings are whole and come in 6 different flavors. At a discount price, come in the Shuckin’ Shack Monday thru Thursday from 4-6 and try out these delicious wings for yourself along with a cold beer served by the finest bartenders on Pleasure Island. Sarah, Dorothy, Cassie, and Jen would like to invite you out to enjoy everything the “Shack” has to offer—good food, a friendly atmosphere, and outstanding service.

Looking for a meal to feed the whole family? Try out the Surf ‘n’ Turf or Hermit’s Feast which are two delicious menu items that are sure to fill the stomach of the whole family. The Surf ‘n’ Turf is composed of 1 dozen oysters with the option of adding either ½ lb. or 1 lb. of shrimp, crab legs, or large and small wings. The Hermit’s feast is made up of a peck of oysters, 1 lb. shrimp, 4 pieces of corn, 2 sides of Cole slaw, and 10 hushpuppies.

Visit the Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar website at www.PleasureIslandOysterBar.com.


submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Newsletter by Matt Piccinin, Owner

Michael's Seafood Wins Great Chowder Cook-Off!

A huge Congratulations to Michael's Seafood for their win at the 28th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off held in Newport, R.I.!

Michael's Seafood Restaurant of Carolina Beach, NC won the Best Chowder Seafood category among hundreds of competitors and with thousands of people in attendance.

You can read more about the Newport event here: Michael's Seafood to Compete at Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off.

We all knew their chowder was the best - the judges and fans at the Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off voted them #1 - but now they are proving it to the rest of the country!

Do yourself a favor and stop by Michael's Seafood Restaurant at 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach for lunch today to try some of their famous chowder. Or you can place a catering order for your next party or event. In any case, you need to try this chowder!

Congratulations again to Michael and Shelly McGownan!

Who Has the Best Chowder on Pleasure Island?

The Results are In!

A big thank you to everyone who made it out to the 13th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off on April 18th. It was a perfect day and we had a great turnout for the event.

And now, to bring you the results you've been waiting for....

The Chowder Cook-Off Judge's Choice was awarded to: Michael's Seafood Restaurant, Carolina Beach, NC

The People's Choice was awarded to: Michael's Seafood Restaurant, Carolina Beach, NC

The Best Decorated Tent went to: Jack Mackerel's Island Grill, Kure Beach, NC

Congratulations to Michael's Seafood Restaurant for serving up delicious and award-worthy chowder! And congratulations to Jack Mackerel's Island Grill for showing your island spirit!

Thanks again to everyone who came and tasted and to all the restaurants who participated in this year's Chowder Cook-Off. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Tuscan Grill Winter Specials - Carolina Beach NC

Tuscan Grill restaurant in Carolina Beach, NC is now offering a winter special menu chock full of hearty, home cooked meals.

For $12.00 per person, choose from one of the following dishes:

• Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage Chicken and Shrimp
• Pasta Carbonara
• Grilled Pork Chops topped with a Cajun Cream Sauce, served with cornbread
• Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potatoes

Each of these delicious entrees comes with soup, salad, and dessert.

Please visit the Tuscan Grill, Carolina Beach website for more information. The restaurant is located at 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach, NC.

Enjoy!

13th Annual Chowder Cook-Off - April 18th, 2009

Save the Date:

• What: 13th Annual Chowder Cook-Off
• Who: Sponsored by the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
• When: April 18th, 2009 from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Where: Carolina Beach Lake, Carolina Beach NC
  
• Info: People's Choice and Judges Choice will be announced at 5:00 pm
• Price: Admission is $5

The Annual Chowder Cook-Off is a fun way to get together with friends and neighbors and enjoy some of the best Chowder in North Carolina! Chefs from Pleasure Island, Monkey Junction, and Wilmington enter the contest each year to show off their amazing creations. You don't want to miss this.

Plus, we offer live music, a Kidz Zone fun area, and other food, wine and beer for sale (no coolers or pets, please).

Mark your calendars for April 18th, 2009 to come on down to Carolina Beach for this great event.

Treat Your Valentine to Dinner at Michael's Seafood

In honor of Valentine's Day this Saturday, February 14th, 2009, Michael's Seafood on Carolina Beach, NC will be offering a special Valentine's four course meal including an appetizer, salad or soup, entree, and dessert all for only $30.00!

As an extra bonus, Champagne is included.

Michael's Seafood will also be offering their full menu.

Reservations are accepted by calling 910-458-7761.

Please visit Michael's Seafood online for a look at their menu and for details about their catering and party hosting services.

Michael's Seafood Announces Their New 5 and 10 Specials

Don't let the economy get you down - or stop you from enjoying a meal from your favorite restaurant.

Michael's Seafood at 1306 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC has created all new "5 and 10 Specials."

Each day, Michael's Seafood Restaurant will feature a $5.00 lunch special and a $10.00 dinner special. The specials will change daily so be sure to drop in often.

Please visit Michael's Seafood Restaurant online for more information.

Enjoy!

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar January Special

The Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar on Carolina Beach, NC is offering a January Special:

ONE - HALF PRICE DINNER
7 DAYS A WEEK
(not valid with coupons or any other offer)

So come on down to the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar at 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach NC for some great seafood and awesome live music!

Enjoy Michael's Seafood on Christmas Eve!

Spend Christmas Eve with Michael's Seafood in Carolina Beach! In addition to the full regular menu, the Christmas Eve dinner specials will be:

• Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
• Carolina Oyster Roast including a cup of delicious seafood chowder, steamed Stump Sound oysters, peel & eat shrimp, tender little neck clams, smoked sausage, grilled corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, and homemade coleslaw and cornbread.

Need a last minute gift idea??

Michael's Seafood Restaurant offers gift cards in any denomination. Captain M's Seafood Chowder is also available hot, cold, or frozen in large quantities.

Michael's Seafood Restaurant is located at 1206 A North Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach, NC.

For reservations or more information, please call Michael's at 458-7761 or visit their website at www.MichaelsCFood.com.

Spotlight on Business - Michael's Seafood Restaurant

With the holiday season upon us, it may be time for you to think about your personal or company holiday gathering.

Michael's Seafood Restaurant & Catering in Carolina Beach, NC hosts a beautiful, festively decorated restaurant with a full service bar. Michael's has room to accommodate any size function up to 100 people. If you prefer to host your party in your home or at your business, they also do off premise catering for any number of people. Owners Michael & Shelly McGowan will be most happy to customize your particular affair to meet your needs.

Please contact Michael's Seafood Restaurant if you need additional information. They have a full service in house menu or an off premise party tray menu. Michael and Shelly are confident that you will be pleased with the ambiance, quality of food, and professional service they have to offer.

Come see why Michael's Seafood Restaurant was voted "Restaurant of the Year" & was awarded the "People's Choice Chowder Award" - they guarantee you will be impressed!

submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce newsletter by: Michael & Shelly McGowan

Free Oyster Roast at Harbor Masters Restaurant

Once again this Sunday, Harbor Masters Restaurant will be celebrating Customer Appreciation Day by offering a FREE OYSTER ROAST!

Details:

• What: Customer Appreciation Day FREE OYSTER ROAST!
  
• When: Sunday, December 7th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Where: Harbor Masters Restaurant, 315 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC

Come show your appreciation of local seafood and local Pleasure Island businesses with Harbor Masters on Sunday.

See you there!

Thanksgiving Dinner at Harbor Masters Restaurant

Tired of the endless hours cooking a huge Thanksgiving meal only to spend even more time cleaning up? Try something new this year and come down to Harbor Masters Restaurant on Carolina Beach and enjoy Thanksgiving without the mess.

Details:

• What: Thanksgiving Dinner without the mess
• When: Thursday, November 27, 2008 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Where: Harbor Masters Restaurant, 315 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach NC
  

Harbor Masters, one of our newest Carolina Beach restaurants, is offering a Thanksgiving Meal complete with all the trimmings for just $7.95!!

Enjoy turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, apple pie, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie. All for $7.95 - Wow!

This sounds too delicious to miss out on! Head on down to Carolina Beach by yourself or with the family and enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with our Pleasure Island neighbors and visitors.

Pleasure Island Holiday Walk

Spend a day on Pleasure Island this Holiday Season by taking part in the annual Holiday Walk. Participating Pleasure Island restaurants and retailers are kicking off the shopping season with a fun-filled day of deals and treats.

Details:

• What: Pleasure Island Holiday Walk Shopping and Dining Event
• When: Sunday, November 23rd from 12:00 to 4:00
• Where: Throughout Pleasure Island where you see Boot Balloons
  

You can expect special discounts, refreshments, Christmas music, gift wrapping, prizes, and plenty of Holiday Cheer.

Just look for the Boot Balloons outside participating businesses.

For more information about the Pleasure Island Holiday Walk, please contact Snow's Cut Monthly at 458-0120.

Free Oyster Roast at Harbor Masters Today!

Jeremy Bailey of Harbor Masters Restaurant on Carolina Beach is hosting a Customer Appreciation event this evening, Sunday, from 4:00 - 7:00 at the Restaurant.

Details:

• What: FREE OYSTER ROAST at Harbor Masters Restaurant for Customer Appreciation Night
• When: Tonight, Sunday, November 16th from 4:00 to 7:00
• Where: Harbor Masters Restaurant, 315 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC

If oysters are your thing, or if you just want to celebrate living on Pleasure Island and the great businesses we have here, then be sure to come out to Harbor Masters tonight.

Please check the Pleasure Island Chamber website for a listing of Pleasure Island Restaurants, including Harbor Masters.

Enjoy!