Meet Sammy Boyd, the owner of Southern Salt Seafood Company in Morehead City. Born and raised in Carteret County, Boyd grew up harvesting wild oysters and clams with his mother and siblings, an experience that developed his palate for fresh oysters plucked straight from the silty shore. He continues to seek out the freshest possible oysters and even grows his own to serve at his restaurant. The practice’s benefits are two-fold, allowing Boyd to provide top-quality oysters while also helping to filter the local waterways as they grow.
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Explore hidden gardens and tasty places to eat and drink in Charlotte’s historic neighborhood.
