Shaka Taco, Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden, and More!
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This is a fun episode folks! Join Christa for this lively and entertaining conversation with Chef Steve Christian and Surfer Cody Leutgens, the duo behind Shaka Taco. The pair, who have been friends since high school, share a series of hilarious and nostalgic stories that will keep you laughing. The conversation highlights their entrepreneurial journey, beginning with a modest investment of $5,000 each at the Surf City location sharing space with Cody’s Surf School, leading to the impressive growth of their business after partnering with Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden in Hampstead. This episode is packed with fun, insights, and a dose of inspiration, making it a must-listen for foodies, entrepreneurs, and anyone who enjoys a good story. Enjoy!
Shaka Taco Surf City and Surf City Surf School
107 N. Shore Dr, Surf City, NC | 910. 274.3118
Shaka Taco Hampstead and Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden
2368 Country Club Dr, Hampstead, NC | 910.274.9733
Shaka Taco Website: https://www.shakataconc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShakaTacoNC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaka_taco/
Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden Website: https://www.ironcladgolf.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironcladgolf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcladgolf
Shaka’s Backyard Music Space
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089271044982
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakas_backyard_music_space/
Surf City Surf School Website: http://www.surfcitysurfschool.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfcitysurfschoolNC
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfcitysurfschool/
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00:00 - Topsail Insider Intro and Coming Up!
00:53 - Sponsor - Saltwater Suites
01:49 - Sponsor - Surf City Line
02:50 - Introduction to Cody Leutgens, Steve Christian and Shaka Taco
04:00 - Cody Growing Up on Topsail Island
05:49 - Steve Growing Up on the "Mean Streets of Bayshore"
07:01 - Friendship, Injuries, and Athletics
13:35 - Surf School in the Front, Party in the Back
15:56 - Steve - Charlotte and Back to the Beach
18:51 - $5K Each and 7 Months of Hard Work
21:57 - Surf City Surf School
27:24 - The Shaka Taco Menu
32:57 - Sourcing Locally
35:01 - 2nd Location in Hampstead and Partnering with Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden
39:33 - Golf Course Revitalization Efforts
41:21 - The Beer Garden and Backyard Music Space
46:19 - Families and the Kid Zone
48:12 - The Farmers Market
51:46 - Pickball Courts and Local Legend, Howard Hess
52:33 - Sundial Coffee’s 2nd Location
53:22 - Breakfast at Shaka Taco
54:38 - Future Plans and Final Thoughts
59:52 - Contact Information
01:01:07 - Topsail Insider Closing
