http://www.godivenc.com Palatable local knowledge for the North Carolina diver Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:52:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So, we saw the ad in the local paper and decided to check it. The name sounded familiar and it wasn't until later the following week that someone informed me that Calypso North was the sequel to Calypso, a restaurant that disappeared from downtown Morehead a few years back. ... http://www.godivenc.com/2008/02/12/calypso-north/ [excerpt]Damn Yankees? Not so much...[/excerpt] I had lunch at the New York Deli today and was thus prompted to write a long overdue entry. I like the NY Deli. A lot. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the proprietor is a fellow Nittany Lion. (It’s important for ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/12/07/new-york-deli/ This photo reminds me of my aunt. In fact, I think everyone has an aunt like this. You see them at holidays, family picnics, weddings. You’re alerted of their presence by the unmistakable stench of what can only be described as a catastrophic department store perfume counter ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/09/10/aunt-mabel-as-a-fish/ It occurred to me that perhaps I wasn’t disseminating basic information fast enough, so that’s what this is about. A cop out, maybe, but sometimes you just need to cut to the chase. (Listed alphabetically) Area Dive Shops: Discovery Diving Olympus Dive Center Recommended Dive Boats: Atlantis IV Captain’s Lady, Discovery Diving Midnight Express, Olympus Dive ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/09/10/the-short-lists/ [excerpt]As with any local cuisine, it is possible to go very, very wrong. Before setting out to sample some of North Carolina's finest, best to read this first.[/excerpt] The thing about local cuisine is that it is never what you think it is going to be. Curry in Bangladesh ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/08/16/authentic-nc-cuisine-101/ Hard to tell by the photo, but this fish is actually talking. Here is a transcript of the omitted audio clip…“Angelfish in the Caribbean have it all wrong. The key to looking good is surrounding oneself with fish of uniform color. Sure, sharks are big, and the ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/08/06/photo-of-the-week-2/ [excerpt][/excerpt] This shark is clearly imitating the likes of G.W. Bailey as the misunderstood security guard in the 1987 cinema classic, Mannequin (don’t deny it- you’ve seen it.) That’s not really a shipwreck, you see, it’s a submerged shopping mall. Andrew McCarthy is just around the corner hanging out with ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/08/06/photo-of-the-week/ [excerpt]Authentic local cuisine even the tourist will love. Steak, seafood, pasta…even meatloaf, Floyd’s is an excellent way to experience culinary North Carolina.[/excerpt] 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 ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/07/31/floyds-1921/ [excerpt]I wrote this section to give you the down and dirty on North Carolina’s sea conditions. Get the layman’s version of what the marine forecasts mean and the truth about what to expect from them. [/excerpt] When I worked at the dive shop, I got these questions ALL THE ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/07/22/ask-lauren-aboutthe-motion-of-the-ocean/ [excerpt]A newcomer to downtown Morehead City, California Roll is a welcomed addition for those of us who love sushi. This restaurant’s quiet, relaxed atmosphere and convenient location, combine to make it a fine alternative to the Japanese steakhouse.[/excerpt] Few things make me happier than good sushi. Read into that ... http://www.godivenc.com/2007/07/12/california-roll/