Eating crabs is a favorite activity for many Marylanders. During the summer months in the Old Line State, crab feasts are common. If you are a Maryland resident, you probably already understand the proper way to eat crabs. If you are new to crab feasting, here are some essentials you will need to complete your crab feast.
Something To Open Your Crabs With
Even crab feast veterans are better off having a crab mallet and a knife for picking meat at the table. Crabs are sharp in certain places, and it does not make sense to risk cutting yourself when you can use a tool for extracting crab meat.
Newspaper Makes Cleaning Easier
Picking crabs is fun but also extremely messy. Expect your hands to be covered in seasoning within a matter of minutes. If possible, it is recommended to have your crab feast outside. Cover a picnic table with old newspaper and then start setting the table so that you don’t make that much of a mess.
Ice Cold Beverages
Crab and beer make the perfect combination. Make sure your refrigerator is well stocked with the beer of your choice. You can always opt for water or your favorite soda or juice if you prefer non-alcoholic beverages.
Side Dishes For Your Crab Feast
Corn on the Cob is a classic staple side dish. You can also try sides such as cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, and french fries. To complete your feast, you can also add appetizers such as clams casino, steamed shrimp, and buffalo wings.
Paper Towels Or Sanitary Wipes
It is impossible to have a crab feast without paper towels. Nobody wants dirty hands when handling the side dishes. Make sure you have several paper towel rolls on the table or sanitary wipes at your disposal.
COSTAS INN IS YOUR SEAFOOD DESTINATION FOR THE BEST CRABS IN BALTIMORE!
Costas Inn has been an area icon, slinging the best crabs in Baltimore for over 50 years!
You may recognize our restaurant recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today and #1 Crab Restaurant in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our nine appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! Of course, you can also get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube!
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