With my internet down last week, there wasn't a whole heck of a lot I could do on the job search front, so I decided to hop in my car on a beautiful day and drive over to the Eastern Shore to the town of St. Michael's with the specific goal of eating a Maryland crab cake. Since returning to Baltimore, I realized there are a few traditional Maryland specialties I had never tried...one of which was the crab cake.
Mind you, I wasn't seeking out the all time best Maryland crab cake. I just enjoyed the drive, walking around town, and, then, sitting down at The Crab Claw on the water to drink some pink lemonade and try a crab cake. I opted for no bun on this outing and thought it was delicious. Of course, I have nothing to compare it to yet, but who cares because I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed hanging out on the water, talking to a very friendly waitress, and chilling out instead of worrying about finding a job.
If you're looking for a good crab cake in the Baltimore area, check out Elizabeth Large's list. She writes for the Baltimore Sun. This month's issue of Baltimore Magazine also has a feature on crab cakes; however, it's not up on the website yet. And, if you are interested in learning more about the history of the crab cake, here is a link to a food timeline.
