The most quintessentially Maryland thing a resident does is participate in a Blue Crab Feast.
1. The Ritual of the Crab Feast
The communal consumption of the Maryland blue crab is more than a meal—it’s a summer ritual and the defining social activity of the state.
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- The Setting: A true crab feast takes place at a crab house, waterfront restaurant, or in a backyard, where the picnic table is covered with brown paper (or newspaper).
- The Star: Hot steamed blue crabs, fresh from the Chesapeake Bay, are piled high.
- The Spice: The crabs are liberally dusted with Old Bay seasoning (a Baltimore-born blend of…