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I had the opportunity to go to Shuckers again.

First thing I heard Kirby say when we first Walked in was , “ Hi Guys”!
As she flashed her million dollar smile.
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It made me think and ask myself why do I like shuckers so much ?

Here is what I found as I thought about it.
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1. The food Is very good and you get a very good portion for what you pay.

Have you ever been to one of those seafood places that has a Batter on the food that’s a mile thick and good luck on finding the real seafood ?
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This is not one of those places. The food is not over salted and it is not overcooked either. I can see why people who have overcooked seafood get turned off to seafood.
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2. You feel welcome and The crew Really looks after you.
I have been to restaurants where the server does everything they can to avoid eye contact so they don’t have to take care of you.
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That’s one of my pet peeves. No worries , you won‘t get that here.
Let me quote Eileen the owner “ If you get bad service I want to know it”.

She has a look in her eye that you know she means it.
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3. You don’t feel rushed and the place has character. It’s a one of a kind place and if you ask me and that’s a good thing.

Eileen struck me as the kind of person who would Really cares about people.
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She told me that about 60% of her customers come from word of mouth And “the locals really support us”.

I don’t think you could get a better endorsement Than that.
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( By the way this is not a paid Shuckers commercial I’m just telling you about a great place I found period. )
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I asked Eileen if she watched the food Channel on Tv and she answered with a quick yes. I asked her if she ever got any ideas from watching and she said yes .

She sometimes gets Ideas and then the shuckers twist gets put on it. Eileen said she had a master cook who was Great.
I would agree from what he puts out of the kitchen.
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I was lucky enough to be there when Eileen the owner was there.
It was kind of sneaky of me but I kind of ambushed her into an interview.
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The lunch rush was starting to come in yet she graciously took time with me to answer my questions. She took her time and I felt no rush.
Here are the nuts and bolts of what I found .
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Her name is Eileen Teston and she had a life long dream to have a restaurant.
She made her dream come true and plans to be here a long time !

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Amelia Island Community Theatre was founded in 1981, with eighty-one Charter Members. They currently have over five hundred Season Ticket subscribers, and have completed a new state of the art theatre building.

Amelia Community Theatre has always enjoyed strong community support and loyal audiences.

Productions at A.C.T. include four Main Stage productions (included in the Season Ticket subscription) plus Readers’ Theatre, 4-H/ACT Teen Theatre, the Peppermint Players (a touring troupe that performs free shows for children,) Children’s Workshops, Melodrama/Vaudeville, and Armchair Actors. Please visit the “History of Shows” page for a complete listing of A.C.T.’s past productions.

Amelia Community Theatre is located in Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island, Florida. The address is 209 Cedar Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. From Centre Street, the heart of Fernandina’s Historic District, turn left onto Third Street and go just three short blocks to find us – within easy walking distance of the Harbor Marina. Our immediate neighbor is the Amelia Island Museum, and together we form a strong corner of creativity and culture.

Check out Amelia Community Theatre Website for more information about upcoming attractions.

Crab Trap Restaurant and Bar is an institution of indulgence in DownTown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. The open the doors at 5pm and people are waiting outside for that delectable moment. 2 floors of ocean atmosphere dining bliss.

150 mile long drive out of Miami. Fernandina Beach on North Florida’s barrier island Amelia offers great restaurants, bars, shopping, musicians, beaches and great watersports, golf and nature vacations. Also known for a couple of dozen exquisite bed and breakfasts, and lodging from very affordable to the Ritz Carlton and worldfamous Amelia Island Plantation. Come and visit. … “Amelia Island” “Fernandina Beach” Florida “Shrimp Festival” “Amelia Island Plantation” pubs “micro brewery” “live …