Mike Preston, better known as "Frenchy", was born in Quebec, Canada- a French speaking province. I first met Frenchy in Junior High School when he first moved to the states. Frenchy quickly became the talk of the school with his easy French Canadian style and dress.

Frenchy moved to Clearwater Beach only a few years out of high school. He went to work in the local restaurant business proclaiming that he would "someday open his own restaurant". Frenchy worked hard in local restaurants making sure he learned every job - from dishwasher through restaurant manager. After eight years in the business he determined he was ready to open his own restaurant.

In 1981 Frenchy opened the Original Cafe on Baymont Street. As long as I have known him, Frenchy has always been a trader - always seeking the best merchandise at the best price. In the restaurant business things were no different. Frenchy made sure he served the freshest and best seafood possible. Within a very short time the Cafe became widely successful with lines of people stretching out the door all waiting for a seat.

To satisfy the demand for his seafood, Frenchy started the Seafood Company, a constant source of fresh seafood. Then he opened the Saltwater Cafe and later the Rockaway Grill. Frenchy has since added another restaurant - Frenchy's South Beach Cafe. Throughout the years Frenchy's restaurants have become known for their great seafood, their reasonable prices, and their friendly atmosphere. If you're ever in Clearwater make a trip to the beach and dine on great seafood at one of Frenchy's four restaurants. For souvenirs don't forget to visit Frenchy's "Off The Hook" gift store. You won't forget it!

John Mills, President (and high school friend)
Mills Group Multimedia, Inc.