Spotlight on Mr. Chuck

Hi, Everyone!

So, today’s Black History Spotlight is all about a good friend to the family, Mr. Charles Andrew Frazier—but I know him as “Mr. Chuck!”

Born in Jackson, Mississippi on April 25, 1965, Mr. Chuck is the middle of five children. As a child, he had a strong, profound love for cooking, so much so that he tried to make pancakes at nine years old, but hit a roadblock when he remembered the household rule of turning the stove on. With such a love for cooking, Mr. Chuck graduated from Alcorn A&M University in Lorman, Mississippi, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. From there, his dream led him to Chicago, Illinois, where he enrolled in a culinary school, and graduated head of the class. After graduation, Mr. Chuck literally worked his way up at a Chicago diner which he frequented; he started as a host, then moved on as a waiter, later transitioned as an assistant chef, and finally became the head chef. In 1993, he was chosen as the head chef at one of Chicago’s best restaurants.

And then fate intervened on Mr. Chuck’s behalf!

In 1995, on his 30^th birthday, Mr. Chuck met and fell in love with Regina Hayes, who was a regular customer. The two joined together in holy matrimony on May 18, 1996, and they ultimately left Chicago and resided in Culver City, California in 1997. Coincidentally, they live across the street from my Gramma Jewel.

It can be said that 1998 was Mr. Chuck’s year—his son Kevin was born on May 21, and just a little over a month later, on June 22, Mr. Chuck finally saw his dream come true, as he opened up his restaurant, Chuck’s Delta Dinin’. The most popular item on the menu is the ever-so-delicious Delta Burger—your choice of Angus beef or turkey patty, bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheese, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles.

Damn, I could just taste that Delta Burger right now!

Tomorrow’s Spotlight: Rev. Jerome E. Clark, Sr.

Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha