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Southern food with an
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Def of Shuckin:

A 1960’s & 70’s themed Eatery that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & food was something you experienced and not just ate.

Shuckin’ & Jivin’ |noun| Having a good time joking around, usually with good food & music involved.

What’s Shuckin and Jivin
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What’s Shuckin and Jivin

What’s Shuckin and Jivin? An African American Oral Tradition. The art of Joking, having a good time, and talking s#!+ amongst your peers, most times involving Good Food! Order our Jivin Sauce today at: www.weshuckin.com Shuckin & Jivin is a 1960’s & 70’s themed Southern Restaurant, that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & Food was something that you experienced and not just something you ate. The use of the term “Shuckin & Jivin” in that era can be compared to Kicking it with your friends, having a good time & joking around. One of our inspirations behind the term came from the book ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ Folklore from contemporary African Americans, where the Author was gathering old stories, sayings and tales to document in her book of Folklore. She was told that if she wanted tales from old people, people who knew something, what she needed to do was peep in on them as they were shuckin’ and jivin’, and perhaps she’d go away knowing more as a result. Like many other homonyms & homophones within the culture, The term ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ in its varied definitions was originally created by Black Americans & is a part of Black American culture. Our use of the term is from our themed era and is defined by having a ‘Good time’...often times at the Juke Joint or where music & good food is involved. ‘Shuckin’ was also a play on our menu items where we Shuck corn & Oysters. Actors: Terry Williams (Lead), Val Mayes (card player), Javen Harris (sin), Ebony Harris (mom), A. Randolph (Beat boxer , & producer ), Sarah Gracel (Waitress).
Jivin & Lickin in my Zone- Shuckin Studio Session
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Jivin & Lickin in my Zone- Shuckin Studio Session

It’s Black Music Month so we grabbed some Jivin ‘wangs’ 🍗 for inspiration & stepped in the booth to vibe. 👀 Look what music legend popped up on us😆 If you know Florida Music, you know Piccalo.#StickinAndRollin #Vibin #InMyZone 💿 SHUCKIN ALBUM COMING SOON... We Shuckin Southern Eatery (also known as Shuckin & Jivin in one location) is a 1960’s & 70’s themed Southern Restaurant, that takes you back to an era when life was Groovy & Food was something that you experienced and not just something you ate. The use of the term “Shuckin & Jivin” in that era can be compared to Kicking it with your friends, having a good time & joking around. One of our inspirations behind the term came from the book ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ Folklore from contemporary African Americans, where the Author was gathering old stories, sayings and tales to document in her book of Folklore. She was told that if she wanted tales from old people, people who knew something, what she needed to do was peep in on them as they were shuckin’ and jivin’, and perhaps she’d go away knowing more as a result. Like many other homonyms & homophones within the culture, The term ‘Shuckin & Jivin’ in its varied definitions was originally created by Black Americans & is a part of Black American culture. Our use of the term is from our themed era and is defined by having a ‘Good time’...often times at the Juke Joint or where music is involved. ‘Shuckin’ was also a play on our menu items where we Shuck corn & Oysters.

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About We Shuckin Eatery

We Shuckin Eatery, a Sweet  Butter Hospitality Group company, journeys back to when food  was a culture connector. Our menus are an ode to Southern Food, black culinary icons, and Southern Culture. Popular items such as  our 7-cheese mac n’ cheese honors the  creator of American mac n’ cheese;  James Hemings, an African-American (once enslaved) innovative Chef of  Thomas Jefferson,  by staying true to the  origins of this American favorite dish. Our approach is rooted in the history of Soul Food...everything housemade, locally sourced & fresh!

Travel through tastes... Our Food Culture
Culture: is the knowledge, characteristics, language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts of a group of people

The American food diaspora is more broad than most think. Most people wrap up Soul Food to being Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, and Collards, and while those items cross regional boarders, each region has items that are specific to their area, or a different way of cooking some of the same items. The Gumbo In Carolina is heavier okra while the gumbo in Louisiana is roux based and flavored with filè. The BBQ in Tennessee is wet & dry and the sauce is tomato based, while Alabama bbq has a white sauce, & Carolina is vinegar based. The seafood boil style in Louisiana is Cajun and is different from the boil in Jacksonville, Florida. Though many differences, Collectively these foods from various regions are also known as “Soul Food”.

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Our menu travels throughout the regions and offers different styles of soul food:
 

Carolina (Low Country/ Geechee)
Shrimp & Grits, chicken & waffles, oxtail stew, Catfish
Louisiana (Cajun & Creole)
Gumbo, po’boy, Cajun Rice, Red Beans, Oysters
Georgia (Country Cookin’)
Mac, Collards, Yams, Southern Chicken, Peach Cobbler,
Florida (Seafood)
Fish, Shrimp, Conch, Nini Bread

*Our Language, Southern Colloquialisms, & Dialects

Here at Shuckin, Southern Jargon & African- American Vernacular (Ebonics) is not only an acceptable form of communication, it’s encouraged! Now remember, different regions carry a different dialect. While in Carolina, a Geechee May say “Bussin”- meaning “Real good”, and in Louisiana you may hear “Bayybee” when being addressed by someone you have no former relationship with. In Florida they may ask if you want a Soda and in Louisiana even if the soda is hot they may ask you if you want a “Cold drink”. There are however, many words, phrases & terms that cross regions and are known generally as African American Vernacular English (Ebonics) like: “Y’all- contraction: you all”, “Finna- fixing to/ going to ”, “Ain’t- contraction of Am not/are not”, “Sho’nuf- contraction: Sure enough”,
“Tore up (pronounced toe-up) adjectival phrase: Broken”, “Yeen-You ain’t“, “Aye- to call for someone’s attention” , and the infamous “Ayee- to encourage someone usually on the dance floor”.


The Soul cultural identity from the language spoken to the foods eaten is one to be celebrated.

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Thank you to the MBF for  generously funding our growth

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Please let us know of any food allergies as some seafoods maybe cooked in the same oil.

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