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PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 29, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's
The billboard at Walt’s Fish Market announced the grand opening of their new Chickee Bar.
The billboard at Walt’s Fish Market announced the grand opening of their new Chickee Bar.
People order up drinks at the bar at Walt’s Fish Market’s new Chickee Bar, Sunday, May 27.
People order up drinks at the bar at Walt’s Fish Market’s new Chickee Bar, Sunday, May 27.
Brandi Brayley, Tommy Fultz and Thoms Fultz, 10
Brandi Brayley, Tommy Fultz and Thoms Fultz, 10
Elizabeth Cosby and Nate Eckert
Elizabeth Cosby and Nate Eckert
Joan Doherty, Marilyn Smith and John Reed
Joan Doherty, Marilyn Smith and John Reed
Catherine Farrell and Savanah Gipson, 6
Catherine Farrell and Savanah Gipson, 6
The Chickee Hut at Walt’s Fish Market had its grand opening, Sunday, May 27. All the food was free and the drink proceeds went towards the Tom Wallin’s Reef fund.
The Chickee Hut at Walt’s Fish Market had its grand opening, Sunday, May 27. All the food was free and the drink proceeds went towards the Tom Wallin’s Reef fund.
Eoin Farrell and Alexis Sulentic work on making a margarita, Sunday, May 27, during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar.
Eoin Farrell and Alexis Sulentic work on making a margarita, Sunday, May 27, during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar.
People enjoyed the free food offered during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt’s Fish Market, Sunday, May 27.
People enjoyed the free food offered during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt’s Fish Market, Sunday, May 27.
Jeremiah Moran Jackson, Kate Moran and Chip Tuson
Jeremiah Moran Jackson, Kate Moran and Chip Tuson
Tim Macklin and Steve Grismom
Tim Macklin and Steve Grismom
Roger Martin, Josy Payot and Kathy Martin
Roger Martin, Josy Payot and Kathy Martin
Brittany Neal and Captain Bob Greene
Brittany Neal and Captain Bob Greene
Chastanna and Justin Niemann
Chastanna and Justin Niemann
Dino and Karen Oliva ordered up some drinks, Sunday, May 27, at the Chickee Bar. Karen ordered a Malibu Caribbean Punch Bucket. “I think I am going to have to share this or else I’ll be under the table,” Karen said chuckling.
Dino and Karen Oliva ordered up some drinks, Sunday, May 27, at the Chickee Bar. Karen ordered a Malibu Caribbean Punch Bucket. “I think I am going to have to share this or else I’ll be under the table,” Karen said chuckling.
Chip White and Brett Wallin
Chip White and Brett Wallin
Florienne Theron, Sylvie Routier and Lise Pidoux
Florienne Theron, Sylvie Routier and Lise Pidoux
People could pay money to have the opportunity to have their name etched into the copper top bar and also got a shirt. There were a limited number of shirts available.
People could pay money to have the opportunity to have their name etched into the copper top bar and also got a shirt. There were a limited number of shirts available.
The Gents played music during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar.
The Gents played music during the grand opening of the Chickee Bar.
Tommy, Megan, Linda and Brett Wallin pose behind the bar of the Chickee Bar at Walt’s Fish Market, Sunday, May 27.
Tommy, Megan, Linda and Brett Wallin pose behind the bar of the Chickee Bar at Walt’s Fish Market, Sunday, May 27.

 

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