Fred , a former attorney, is the owner of the The Wreck, short for The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene, an unusual seafood restaurant in Mount Pleasant, SC. At first glance the name appears to refer to the waterfront restaurant's look, topped off with a shabby, screened-in porch. (In actuality, the Richard and Charlene was a trawler that slammed into the building during a hurricane in 1989.) But looks aren't the thing here—it's all about the food.The Wreck with its fantastic menu rose like a Phoenix after Hurricane Hugo on September 21, 1989 laid waste to Shem Creek and the area. Prior to the hurricane the shack on the property sold fresh shrimp, but it evolved into this restaurant that the locals love and the tourists find after someone takes kindly to their quest for good food.
Fred showed us around the empty restaurant one afternoon, informing us that it wasn't open 'til 5:00 pm for dinner. We returned and had great seafood and the best She Crab Soup that I have tasted anywhere. The scallops, oysters and shrimp weren't bad either! If you're in the
area, I'd advise a visit!
Since it's St. Paddy't Day, I chose Fred's photo because he looks like someone from "the oulde sod!"
I love these profiles that you are doing. Kate you should do a travel book!
ReplyDeleteInteresting name for a restaurant. Someone must have recommended it to you. :))
ReplyDeleteoh, she crab soup is soooo good. happy dining.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite the change from attorney to restauranteur Kate, he looks like quite a character!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly looks the part.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Paddy's Day!
A jovial appearing Chap indeed! He has a bit of Irish twinkle to his eyes!
ReplyDeleteUsually a former attorney is called a recovering attorney. He must have completed the process.
ReplyDeleteI love the laid-back look of both the restaurant and the restauranteur.
ReplyDeleteHe is a perfect guest for St. Patrick's Day. And, it sounds like he cooks good too.
ReplyDelete:) he looks like a character.
ReplyDeleteWe'll just nickname Fred as Paddy...at least for today!!! Sounds like a scrumptious spot!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you quickly clarified the title as I thought Fred was the "wreck" to which you referred. :) Great story behind Fred and his restaurant. It's great fun to find non-franchised restaurants worth their salt (and pepper)! You've found several of these!
ReplyDeleteHopefully, this one will be spared the force of another hurricane.
And because birds could nest in his eyebrows!
ReplyDeleteVery nice portrait.
ReplyDeleteHe reminds me of my 100% Irish grandfather.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great place and you've certainly made a super portrait of its proprietor.
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