Maryland’s wharfs had a reputation for being… scenic. I hadn’t expected them to be life-changing.
And then I met the crab cakes that turned the Chesapeake Bay into a personal obsession. Crisp on the outside, tender and briny on the inside, each bite was a reminder that some things, like Maryland seafood, don’t need exaggeration. They already have the hype built in.
Eating here felt a little like stepping onto the set of Forrest Gump, sitting on a pier, watching the water, and realizing you’d just stumbled into one of those moments movies try to capture but rarely do. Comfort, flavor, and a hint of nostalgia all wrapped into one perfect crab cake. I came for the view…