2006-06-19 05:43:10 · 7 answers · asked by monihoni 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
Most non-Maryland crab houses boil their crabs with no spices. MD crab houses steam their crabs over a mixture of spices that usually includes Old Bay. In addition, MD used to be one of the few states that exported crabs, as the market was limited, so the reputation of MD crabs soared. As crabs have become more popular in the past 20 years, the blue crab is caught and exported by Texas and Louisiana more than MD. In addition, some companies try to pass off the Asian blue swimming crab as "real blue crab," when it's not.
The best crabs in MD are not at Phillips, which is a tourist trap. Phillips uses the Asian crab, not the US crab and should be avoided at all costs. Bo Brooks in Canton (http://www.bobrooks.com) and Costas in Dundalk are generally recognized as MD's best crab houses and have won numerous awares.
2006-06-19 10:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Carl B 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Famous Crabs
2016-10-20 07:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're steamed, not boiled, and it's the Old Bay crab seasoning that makes 'em sooooooooo good.
Incidentally, the best Maryland crabs can be found at either Obrycki's in Baltimore or Phillip's in Ocean City.
2006-06-19 05:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.boxhillpizzeria.com
Look up this website, this place makes the BEST crabcakes in Maryland. I live in MA now, but when I go to MD I always bring back these crabcakes so I can save on the shipping.
Whoops, I thought you said crabcakes, but I am leaving the above anyway. Yes, I LOVE picking crabs!! I am going to visit my family there next month, I can't wait!!
2006-06-19 06:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by dj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're steamed and not boiled or fried. Also, they're really, really tender and soo yummy!
2006-06-19 06:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Lost@Sea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their size , the flavor and the way we prepare them
2006-06-19 07:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by sabine_white 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The girls who spread them are all beautiful...............
2006-06-19 05:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋