The Chesapeake Bay, where these crabs come from, is the largest estuary in the United States. I ate it unadorned, so I could understand the flavors of the flesh and what makes it special. James, on the other hand, said he prefers to keep a tin of Old Bay handy, so he can liberally add it to every bite. More: Bandeja, oden pot, Valentine squash salad: The best bites I ate this week An authentic East Coast experience The tender roll was a perfect vehicle for the comforting, crispy fish. Almost like a po' boy, the large sandwich was a clunker, but the texture of the bread was soft and pillowy. It came lightly battered and fried and stuffed in a fluffy bolillo roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo. My favorite dish at Chesapeake Bay was the fried whiting sandwich. Whiting is an easy-eating, flakey fish similar to tilapia. The flesh was surprisingly mild, and the fish tasted mostly of the house seasoning mix of pepper, cayenne and garlic. The fish is presented as a taco, a salad, a sandwich, or with a couple of sides as a plate.įrom the "grilled" side of the menu, I forked into a firm-textured filet of red snapper. The seafood list has more than a dozen options including red snapper, whiting, catfish and tilapia, which are either grilled or fried in a thin cornmeal-and-flour-based batter.
In addition to crab, the shop also serves a wide variety of fish and seafood preparations that are popular in mid-Atlantic states like Virginia, where James is from. It's not just about the crab at this seafood restaurant Even today, when there's a special occasion or a potluck, many families still gather to celebrate around a communal table mounded with shellfish. This festive style of eating is popular across the coastal areas of the South and up to New England, and while its origins are disputed, most agree the tradition dates back to at least the 1700s. The little shop specializes in an East Coast custom called the Maryland blue crab feast, a summertime celebration much like a crab boil, except that the crab is steamed rather than boiled.
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