Welcome to Flipperz Family Bar & Grill!
Owners Randy Hanford and Kris Snoffner, 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!
The most recent addition to Flipperz is a screened porch where folks can enjoy appetizers and their favorite beverages while watching games on TV. Originally designed as a sort of “waiting area”, it has become a popular feature of the restaurant.
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.
One of Flipperz’s trade secrets is George’s Mix, a dry blend of seasonings that wakes up anything from salads to turkey to fish to soup, according to Randy. The mix’s creator, George Sterchi of Knoxville, TN, is an old family friend who had been making his secret concoction in his basement for many years, then sharing the savory result with friends and family. He finally revealed the coveted recipe to Kris in 2002 (even Randy and George’s own family don’t have access to the secret). Now you too, can enjoy George’s Mix – as part of your Flipperz dining experience and as a take-home item
Randy attributes Flipperz’s success to a combination of great food, a warm décor, and most of all, their dedicated staff. He speaks with pride of those who work the kitchen as well as those who serve out front. “We’re all like family,” he says. “We all have the same goal – to create an enjoyable and pleasant dining experience for each of our patrons. And it really helps that we have so little turnover among staff. They’re certainly the key to a successful restaurant.”
We hope to see you soon!
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