Flipperz

Technical difficulties posting a picture right now! When I try again hopefully this post will be about the chowder I ate at Flipperz in Emerald Isle. It was in a little strip of shops but was surprisingly cute inside (and a little overpriced). http://www.flipperz.net/

Here is a brief history of Flipperz:

"Randy Hanford and Kris Shoffner, a brother and sister team, welcome you as they would their own family and friends. Randy and Kris literally created every part of Flipperz, floor to ceiling, from the warmth of the inlaid hardwood tables and booths to the beautiful mosaic Flipperz sign. Most unusual is the “Penny Bar”, a bar top covered with 4,000 shiny, new uncirculated pennies, each carefully placed with gloved hands in exacting “heads up” position – all except one, that is. What fun it is to search for the “heads-down” penny! It just makes sense that, if the owners have lovingly and meticulously designed their restaurant, they are just as dedicated to creating a satisfying menu. Each morning (and sometimes twice a day), they bake numerous loaves of their own sourdough bread; this treat alone makes a visit to Flipperz a delight. Their home made soups are legendary. The seafood bisque is so delicious that one party actually drives from Goldsboro to fill up on this cream based delicacy, then back to Goldsboro until they need the next “bisque fix!” (Insider’s secret: Randy will sell the seafood bisque to go if you bring your own container.) Randy creates all the fresh marinades that add that special touch of flavor to each entrée. “We’re not afraid to use seasoned marinades at Flipperz,” says Randy. “Nothing that would overpower the main ingredient, but a blend that is sure to enhance the flavor. Down with bland, everything-tastes-the-same-menus!” he adds."