Frenchy's Restaurants
 The Grouper Gazette  |  November 2011
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Dining Specials
Important dates to know
History of Frenchy's featured in Destination Tampa Bay magazine
Get a jump on your holiday shopping & support charity at the same time
"Best View on the Beach" Photo Contest
Thanks for partying with us!
Are you ready for some football?!
Free movies every weekend on Clearwater Beach
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Dining Specials
ceviche
New ceviche presentation featuring sweet potato chips and a corn wheel - available at Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe.
 
Stone Crab season is officially here and our crabbers our out daily harvesting the best claws for Frenchy's restaurants.
 
In addition to these tasty & sustainable crustaceans, read about the delicious specials we have lined up for the month of November.  
  
Check out the live music featured every night at Frenchy's Rockaway Grill!

 

Important dates to know   

It's that time of year where we do maintenance on some of our locations.  Also, with the holidays approaching, we will be taking time for our families.  Please make note of these dates we'll be closed:
 
Nov. 25: All 4 locations closed for Thanksgiving 
Nov. 28 - Dec. 2:  Saltwater Cafe closed
Dec. 12: All locations close at 4:00pm for our employee Holiday Party
Dec. 5-12: Rockaway Grill closed
Dec. 12-18: South Beach Cafe closed
Dec. 24: All locations close at 8:00pm for Christmas Eve
Dec. 25: All 4 locations closed for Christmas 
 
**Please refer to our Facebook page for any updates with these dates, as they could be subject to change. 

 

History of Frenchy's featured in Destination Tampa Bay magazine  

 

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Michael "Frenchy" Preston, left, joins fishermen who provide fresh fish for four Frenchy's restaurants. Photo by Mike Nahat

 

When diners cross paths with the namesake of one of the Bay area's busiest restaurateurs Michael Preston, they quickly learn why each of his popular Pinellas establishments is fun, casual and friendly. Nicknamed "Frenchy" as a French-speaking, Quebec-born student growing up in Ann Arbor, Mich., the easygoing Preston is happy to share what he calls his "American rags to riches story."  

 

Read the rest of the story by Chris Kuhn here...  

 

  

Get a jump on your holiday shopping & support charity at the same time!  

HUGE Silent Auction 
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
10:00am - 4:00pm 
During Frenchy's 19th Annual Gumbo Tennis Classic at McMullen Tennis Complex: 
1000 Edenville Ave., Clearwater, FL

 

With over 75 unique items and packages to bid on, you're sure to find something for everyone on you list! Not to mention something awesome for yourself, too.

 

Local Attraction/Sporting Event Tickets * Staycation Packages * High-End Electronics * Cookware * Sports Memorabilia * Exotic Vacation Packages (Antigua, Grenadines) *  Golf Packages * so much more!
 
100% of the proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters non-profit youth mentoring organization.  
 
**ADDED BONUS**
The first 50 people to come out and place a bid will get a FREE $5 Frenchy's giftcard!
(Registered participants of the Tennis Classic not eligible)

 

"Best View on the Beach" Photo Contest 

CONGRATS to this month's winner Thomas Lane! 

He loves taking photos of sunsets and says he was lucky enough to have recently captured this vibrant shot that lasted about 5 minutes from the Seminole boat ramp!

 

View our previous winners on our Facebook page.

  

Nov winner
 
What's YOUR favorite view?  Is it the shoreline?...the boats?...the wildlife?...your awesomely sculpted sandcastle?  Simply send us a photo (taken by you) of your favorite view on Clearwater Beach and tell us why to marketing@frenchysonline.com.  We'll pick a winner each month from all entries (so be creative!).  If your photo wins, we'll feature it in the next edition of this newsletter and send you a Frenchy's T-Shirt!  Happy photodocumenting!
 
Thanks for partying with us! 
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We had a GREAT time with all of you who came out for our 2-day 30th birthday celebration!  The weather was great...until the very end (boooo!!)  Nonetheless we're thrilled at the turn out and appreciate everyone's support. The bands were rockin', the crowds were chowing down on menu favorites, the beer was flowing (and how about those Frenchy's Hurricanes in the snazzy souvenir bottle?!)  and the warmest welcome was extended to our new mascot, Gilly, in his first public appearance!
 
 

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There was just no stopping you guys!  Two weeks later the crowds returned again for our 27th Annual Stone Crab Weekend celebration at all 4 Frenchy's locations.  Fresh Florida stone crabs were served up at wholesale prices to kick off the season.  The tents at Rockaway and Saltwater were bursting at the seams each day with people devouring pound after pound of stone crab and enjoying the live music. Mother Nature was good to us in all respects this year! 

  

  

  

Are you ready for some football?!  

jumbo screen

Question: What's the most awesome way to watch Monday Night Football? 

Answer: On a 50 ft. jumbo screen, on the beach, with cold drink in hand at Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. 

 

Every Monday night during football season, we're showing the game on a giant 50 ft. screen in the sand right in front of the deck at Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. 

 

Enjoy pre-game Happy Hour drink specials from 4-7pm, beer of the month and other great food specials all night long!

 

 

Free movies every weekend on Clearwater Beach   

 

sunsetcinema logoYou can catch a free family-friendly flick every Friday and Saturday night at Pier 60's Sunset Cinema.  This attraction is made possible through the support of the local beach businesses...so we hope you enjoy! Join us for dinner at your fav Frenchy's location, then plop down with a blanket or chair for a movie!