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Crabs 101

Crabs 101: A primer

For Marylanders, crabs are more than a menu item. They're a way of life. Here's a guide to cooking, eating and enjoying the famous shellfish.

The Admiral's Cup grows up

The Admiral's Cup grows up

The Fells Point dive bar has transformed into an appealing restaurant.

O'Leary's serves contemporary seafood in a colorful waterfront cottage

O'Leary's serves contemporary seafood in a colorful waterfront cottage

At O'Leary's, there aren't small plates and no messages on the menu about its fishes' point of origin.

Professional service and well-executed dishes at The Ale House in Columbia

Professional service and well-executed dishes at The Ale House in Columbia

Driving past The Ale House in Columbia on a warm Thursday evening, the first thing we noticed was the crowded patio; it looked fun.

Preakness 2013 taps 'Top Chef' contestant to spruce up Pimlico's menus

Preakness 2013 taps 'Top Chef' contestant to spruce up Pimlico's menus

Mike Isabella, of D.C.'s Graffiato, takes it up a notch.

Range, Bryan Voltaggio's latest, is seriously good

Range, Bryan Voltaggio's latest, is seriously good

Vegas swagger and precise cooking combine for a memorable evening at Chevy Chase Pavilion.

Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market

Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market

More services now offer delivery of organic foods along with traditional staples.

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Fiesta Mexicana brings top-notch, authentic cooking to Rosedale

Fiesta Mexicana brings top-notch, authentic cooking to Rosedale

Federico Lopez is proud of the food of his hometown. That town, Mexico City, should be proud of him, too.

George's makes itself a good neighbor for Mount Vernon

George's makes itself a good neighbor for Mount Vernon

An old space shows signs of renewal, with sure cooking and an outgoing attitude.

Fun takes on classic American food at E.W. Beck's

Fun takes on classic American food at E.W. Beck's

Friendly services makes the Sykesville restaurant feel like home.

Great service, half-hearted food at Christopher Daniel

Great service, half-hearted food at Christopher Daniel

Timonium favorite needs an energy boost in the kitchen.

Clubby classics and a view of the greens at Mountain Branch Grille &  Pub

Clubby classics and a view of the greens at Mountain Branch Grille & Pub

You don't need to be a scratch golfer to enjoy Mountain Branch Grille & Pub.

From painting to plate at Artful Gourmet

Painting to plate at Artful Gourmet

The Owings Mills restaurant chooses capable, traditional cooking over avant-garde experiments.

Liver and onions dinner recalls old times in Baltimore

Liver and onions dinner recalls old times in Baltimore

"Liver and onions — the poor man's gourmet delight."

Well-prepared food, uneven service at Michael's Cafe

Well-prepared food, uneven service at Michael's Cafe

Michael's Cafe is nearly 30 years old, but it's still hot.

Food with a view at River Watch

Food with a view at River Watch

The River Watch Restaurant in Essex is a rare find: a waterfront restaurant where the food is as good as the view.

Artifact Coffee, by night, mellows into its glory

Artifact Coffee, by night, mellows into its glory

The menu is small, but the pleasures are grand at Spike Gjerde's Woodberry Kitchen follow-up.

Mead and cider make a comeback in Maryland

Mead and cider make a comeback in Maryland

Make room for cider and mead.

Comfort food and charming history at Friendly Farm

Comfort food and charming history at Friendly Farm

We live in an age that glorifies home cooking.

Great food in a sophisticated atmosphere at Towson Tavern

Great food in a sophisticated atmosphere at Towson Tavern

Towson is more than a college town. Towson Tavern gets that.

MORE DINING NEWS

Hereford Farm Market shoppers enjoy local fresh produce, other products

Finding specialty goods — organic eggs, goat cheese, goat cheese cheesecake, whole grain bread and rolls, honey, vegetables, herbs, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, flavored olive oil, balsamic vinegar, native plants, trees, shrubs and flowers — just became easier now that the new Hereford...

Grease catches fire in restaurant area at Wegmans

A fire was reported at the popular Wegmans grocery store in Abingdon late Sunday evening.

Maryland 5th-grader to present cupcake idea to Warren Buffett

Krissa Hillman of Jessup created Cupcakes for Literacy

Obituary: Pietro 'Pete' Rugolo, owner of Jerry's Belvedere Tavern

He and wife ran popular Govans restaurant.

Heavy Seas Alehouse to open location in Rosslyn, Va.

Heavy Seas Alehouse is opening a second location in Rosslyn, Va.

McDonald's to cut Angus burger from US menu

McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it is cutting the one-third pound Angus burgers from its restaurants in the United States as beef prices here hit a 10-year high.

Wineries get streamlined rules for selling at farmers' markets

Starting June 1, there will be fewer restrictions for Maryland wineries that want to sell wine and offer samples at farmers' markets.

Rawlings-Blake victorious in United Way healthy cooking contest

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz hosted a set of powerful peers for a healthy cooking competition at the Hunt Valley Wegmans Wednesday, but home field advantage wasn't enough to top his counterpart from Baltimore City.

Soft-Shell Crab Celebration coming to Baltimore restaurants

Some dozen Baltimore restaurants will be adding special soft-shell crab specials to their menus for Baltimore's fifth annual Soft-Shell Crab Celebration.

Gluten-free evening coming to Blue Hill Tavern

Blue Hill Tavern in Canton will host a gluten-free evening on Wednesday.

Friendly's searching for best burger builders

Friendly's is celebrating National Hamburger Month, and promoting its new Build Your Own Burger concept, with a "Build Your Own Burger" contest.

Hollywood Diner operator given time to secure funding

The Hollywood Diner will continue with its current operator, Richard T. White, at least for the immediate future. The Board of Estimates pulled the diner’s lease termination from its agenda after Comptroller Joan Pratt agreed to give White more time to secure funding.

Pabu throws itself a first birthday party

Pabu Izakaya is celebrating its first birthday at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on Wednesday.

United Way launches Healthy Food Week campaign

In its first 15 months, the United Way of Central Maryland's Access to Healthy Food Initiative distributed more than 3.4 million pounds of groceries to low-income individuals and families, the organization said.

A lemon stick in a glass at Ryleigh's Oyster

In honor of FlowerMart and its signature lemon stick treat, Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is featuring a limited edition Lemonstick Crush special Friday and Saturday.

Union Craft Brewing's flagship beers available in cans this week

The two flagship beers from Woodberry's Union Craft Brewing Company — Duckpin Pale Ale and Balt Altbier — will be sold in 12-ounce cans in Baltimore city retailers by Friday, according to co-founder Jon Zerivitz. The cans will be sold in other areas of Maryland and Washington in the next...

Cyrus Keefer leaving Birroteca for Fork & Wrench

Cyrus Keefer is leaving Birroteca to take over the kitchen at Fork & Wrench. He will replace Sajin Renae, who will be moving to New York City.

Mick Kipp tribute at opening of Fells Point Farmers' Market on Saturday

Fells Point Farmers' Market returns on Saturday for its third season on Broadway Square.

There are three food truck rallies this weekend

There are three food truck rallies this weekend.