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