Crabs & clams

Crabs and clams are a local treat worthy of serious foodie consideration. Where to observe - and experience the treat:

Bethesda Crab House is a great place to shuck crabs and suck shrimp locally or pick some up to take home. 4958 Bethesda Ave, 301 652 3382.

FedEx will deliver fresh steamed crabs to eat at home, if you call Baltimore's Bo Brooks Crab House, 410 558 0202.

Nancy Devine hand-makes some of the best crab cakes around, at Faidley Seafood, founded by her grandfather, using crushed saltines instead of breadcrumbs to lighten them. 203 N. Paca St, 410 727 4898.

Fried clams - not in strips but whole like they serve them in New England - can be found on MacArthur Blvd in Palisades, in the same block as Addy Bassin and Marvelous Market at the Pizzeria & Clam Bar.

Kinkead's restaurant on Pennsylvania Ave NW also serves them, as does Crisfields on Georgia Ave.

Cap'n Carl's Crab Cabin on New Hampshire Ave in Takoma Park comes recommended for great fish sandwiches, crabs and tamales."

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