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Chuck’s Seafood by Joanna Johnson
Chuck’s Seafood
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BY JOANNA JOHNSON
What a relaxing experience it was to sit in the Guitar Room at Chuck’s Seafood, enjoying a delightful meal and stimulating conversation. The walls are covered with photos and autographed musical instruments donated by past entertainers at Fort Pierce’s own Sunrise Theater. Charlie Daniels even signed a fiddle for the Angelos family a mere week before he passed. Notice the stars on the generous tabletop. They have been inlaid to recognize the celebrities who have actually dined at that exact spot. (With the likes of Kevin Costner, Shania Twain, The Beach Boys and many more). Think about reserving the room for your next special event. Truly, the energy in this cozy alcove is like the energy felt at a concert.
Georgette Angelos celebrated her One Year anniversary of owning the Fort Pierce landmark this past April 19th. She eagerly stepped into the role after her father Peter Angelos’ retirement. And in typical Georgette style, she took off running. Recently, Peter circulated throughout the dining room, greeting patrons, and shaking hands. When one said “Oh, you’re Georgette’s dad”, he walked over to her beaming, slapped her on the back and said “It’s YOUR place now. I’m the Dad.” As hard as she has worked, she is the first to admit she could not have reached this milestone without the loyal support of her managers, and the whole teams’ commitment to the legacy of exclusively offering Quality with a View.
Georgette Angelos’ inaugural project of opening the raw bar, the beautiful terrace with cornhole games and a music stage is doing well. Music is now offered EVERY evening, not just the previous Thursday through Sunday schedule. Year Two will see the installation on the patio of an overhang, making outside dining available rain or shine. She envisions not only an elaborate trellis, creating an ecosystem for butterflies, but has already added a floating dock specifically for the locals, with dockside take-out available for your favorite Chuck’s specialty drinks and food To-Go.
Notice the new drink menu, featuring Chuck’s Painkiller and Rum Buckets. I personally can highly recommend the appetizers of lobster bites and the Lobster/Crab Delight, with Uncle Nicky’s savory secret recipe calypso sauce (locals will remember Crazy Nick’s). Chuck’s is the only place in town with fresh grouper (which I had – lightly blackened – excellent) and the best stuffed lobster in season. In her own words, Georgette says “I did what I came to do – building off what was already good and making it better.” We agree.
Now that Chuck’s ownership transition has stabilized, Georgette has the time and the energy to expand her community philanthropy efforts. She is putting together a fundraising gala with Lori Murphy of Rising Tides, a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to quarterly fundraising events will continue for Rising Tides at Chuck’s, as the family passionately supports this environmental initiative.
Her commitment to the Highwaymen Museum continues, and she is assisting in their upcoming Silent and Live fundraising Auction. The community has come forward with many, many donations. Tickets are reasonably priced but limited.
“My main focus is to keep our little slice of paradise intact, for our children, the next generation, that will be taking care of the rest of us pretty soon. Making the world a better place.”
Congratulations on your first anniversary, Georgette. You are indeed living your vision, constantly putting yourself out there for the community and for the children, the future generation of Fort Pierce. You are an ongoing inspiration.
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED
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Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 3pm-9pm, Fri. 3pm-10pm, Sat. 2pm-10pm, Sun. 2pm-9pm, Closed Monday
