Benjamin Erjavec, chef and operating partner at Oceanaire, writes:
"Soft shell crabs are back! Right now, I have Whales in from Florida, and they are amazing! I can cook them any way you would like, and they should be running strong for quite a while.
"Also, don't forget, I have Local Rockfish & Wild Alaskan Halibut, along with the 1st of the season Wild Columbia River King Salmon."
Erjavec also sends word of some changes in management at the Harbor East restaurant, changes that have created what he called a "reunion tour."
"For those of you that know her, Donna Seal is back as our General Manager! Donna has been with Oceanaire for almost ten years, with stints in Minneapolis, D.C., Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, San Diego, and now back to Baltimore.
"Andrew Cecil is back as our Assistant General Manager. Andrew has also been with the company for quite a few years, with stints in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston and now back to Baltimore."
Oceanaire's Pan-Seared Soft Shell Crab with Charred Pineapple and Chipotle Relish. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Erjavec