31Jul07Floyd’s 1921
Floyd’s 1921 in downtown Morehead City has done what I would have dubbed impossible. They have taken a menu that features authentic North Carolina cuisine, and made it equally palatable for tourists and locals. Make no mistake- many have tried to bridge these two culinary disparities, but all, at least all in this area, have failed. And, to be honest, I can’t figure out how Floyd’s is able to do it.
Everything on the menu is equally delicious- from the fried oyster salad with the mango vinaigrette, to the meatloaf, to the macadamia-encrusted grouper, not to mention my personal favorite, the buttered rum sweet potatoes. Floyd is obviously an extremely talented and versatile chef and his wife, Shana, is a model restaurateur- friendly, attentive, accommodating, and professional. The service is wonderful-I can’t say enough about Nancy and Carolyn, the wine and beer lists are well composed, and rarely is it difficult to get a reservation, though I highly recommend making one. (Oh, and save room for dessert.)
What is also interesting is that Floyd and Shana have effectively extended their dichotomist style to the décor, where contemporary urban acrylics hang alongside wooden bumblebees and red bows. True story- I was sitting at the bar one evening admiring a painting when I overheard three women in their 80s remarking favorably on the white lace curtains that, until that moment, I hadn’t seen (and still wish I hadn’t).
My point though, is this: Not only is there something for everyone, but there is enough of it so that you don’t even notice that which was not intended for you. “Would you like collards with that?” “No thanks, I’ll have the grilled asparagus please. And I really like that sculpture- the one over there next to the fish on the wall.”
Important info:
Floyd’s 1921
4th and Bridges Street, Morehead City
252.727.1921
www.floyds1921nc.com
Closed Mondays
