SOFT-SHELL CRAB WEEK: With increased consumer demand for local products and sustainable foods, local Baltimore chefs are embracing Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s 2nd annual Soft Shell Crab Week. Some of the region’s best restaurants will add savory soft shell specials to their menus, May 27 - June 3.
Personally, we know there are many, many more than 17 regional restaurants serving the finest soft shells, crabcakes and steamed. Add your picks to the comments are below!
With the Gulf Coast oil spill threatening much of that nation’s crab catch it’s worth noting that Baltimore will remain crabbier than ever. During Soft Shell Crab Week participating restaurants will serve locally grown, sustainable foods - foods like the Chesapeake Bay blue crab, Maryland’s signature crustacean and the featured guest on the menu. The shedding cycle of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab runs late May through September. Considered a true delicacy, the soft crab is prized by those who are first to sample a season's catch.
“Soft Shell Crab Week reminds us of the H.L. Mencken observation that there are fifty ways to prepare crabs and all of them are good,” said Downtown Partnership President Kirby Fowler. “Soft Shell Crab Week features top restaurants preparing a regional delicacy using local ingredients.
Participating SOFT SHELL CRAB WEEK restaurants include:
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CONGRATULATIONS LUCKY LUCY 
Shares its Winnings at ALDO's: After winning the 135th Preakness, “Looking at Lucky” owners, Trainer Bob Baffert, and VIP Friends celebrated their victory at Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano in Baltimore’s Little Italy. Hall-of-Famer trainer Mr. Baffert was joined by “Looking at Lucky” owners Mike Pegram and partners Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, winning jockey Martin Garcia, NFL Coach Mike Tice, and retired NBA player and independent film producer Matt Othick at a post-win dinner party that included as many as 35 VIP guests and phone calls from around the world--from people like Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri--congratulating the victors.
The “Lucky” party raided the award-winning wine cellar at Aldo’s, celebrating with rare champagnes and Italian red wines while dining on a multi-course meal that included pan-fried soft shell crabs, crab cakes, veal chop “alla Milanese,” housemade gnocchi with wild boar ragu, pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage, among other dishes, said Sergio Vitale in a note he wrote CITYPEEK.
When Chef/Owner Aldo Vitale personally congratulated the group of diners, NFL Coach Mike Tice told Vitale, “This was one of the top 5 meals I’ve ever had. One of the best restaurants in the country.”-Have you been to ALDO's? Write a Review on CITYPEEK-click here.
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Bill TIEN and the entire family & staff at MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT: May marks the 14th anniversary of MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT: in Federal Hill. Also: • Don't forget to sign up for our sushi class June 19 (new date) MATSURI is open regular hours during Memorial Day Weekend
VINO ROSINA WINE BAR, sister to ROSINA GOURMET Sandwich Shop & Caterer of Canton & Little Italy opens in HARBOR EAST to rave reviews. Here is one that CITY PEEK-er HOLLY BARZYK writes in: VINO ROSINA WINE BAR hip. cool, and accessible-5 flames/5-- VINO ROSINA is an awesome new wine bar led by Sommelier Olivia Boru and General manager Tiffany Halemau, cuisine by hometown fave Chef Jesse Sandlin. an eclectic menu awaits you of small plates $15 and under. do try the chicken liver mousse, bison tartare, and a plethora of other expertly prepared offering
This just in--Perhaps you have seen the JUANA BURRITO FOOD TRUCK hitting the streets all over the Baltimore area? Well, there is a new mobile food cart that wrote into our CITYPEEK Mobile Food Truck Finder partner @CHOWagons on twitter @CHOWagons.
"We are @Curbside_Cafe and we are a yummy burrito truck. We have pork, chicken, bean, "chana masala, & tofu burritos so far!" Curbside Cafe is the baby of couple, Shawn and Lesa Bain who call their business "a totally awesome food truck with the main menu items being burritos... The business owners and customers from the area have been super supportive of our new endeavor... " The burritos choices have been: Black Bean, Chana Masala, Grilled Tofu and Veggies, Pulled Pork and Spicy Chicken. Each burrito comes with Basmati Rice and a huge assortment of condiments at no extra charge. Sides include: Mixed Bean and Rice Salad, Fried Plantains, Black Beans, and Grilled Veggies. The truck is working on being a full-time gig as the owners get more established.
Simply follow @CHOWagons from DC-Philly-NYC and in between to find all the area street food that use accounts on twitter to update fans on their moving-target!.
LUNCH in the GARDEN in Mt Vernon: Starting May 19, 2010, and continuing into the autumn, Feast @ 4 East, will open for for lunch and a special Wednesday dinner menu. Eat outside in the lovely garden of this quaint 1840's mansion serving as a lovely B&B and home to Sandy Lawler's FEAST! WRITE a REVIEW
Congratulations to CRYSTAL MOLL on the opening of her gallery next to CORK's on 1030 S. Charles Street in her native Federal Hill--the subject of many of her painted canvases. Where's the last time you spotted Crystal on the streets painting with her big floppy hat shielding her curly locks from the sunbeams? We just did a few days ago near Federal hill Park.
Introducing Stuffed Hospitality Bags by KRIS MEYER - a wonderful way to welcome your family, friends and guests to Baltimore. "Stuffed" bags are overflowing with a taste of what the Baltimore area has to offer - including delicious cookies, savory and crab-flavored snacks, nut mixes, popcorn, crab-shaped chocolates, sweet confections and more - all from local bakeries and businesses," states Kris. Perfect for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, special events & corporate functions. All bags are made to order, can be customized and delivered. For more info, email KRIS
Some Foodie Deals of Note:
Build Your own Steak Night At CITY CAFE every Monday--steak choices: beef, pork or fish-a luxurious menu sure to fill you up! $16. Steak Night at City Cafe Baltimore-$16- full steak,pork or fish dinner. Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Flat Iron, Local NY Strip, Bison Steak, Atlantic Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Sword Fish, Pork Chops, Twin Chicken Breast. Choose your toppings and TWO sides.
WINE TASTING by Wine Express before BLACKBIRD at EVERYMAN THEATRE
Also try SUNDAY Raw Bar Night At KOZMOS at Marriott Waterfront Hotel--the one in Harbor East
Enjoy Belly Dancing at Baltimore's only authentic Turkish Cuisine Restaurant-at CAZBAR every Fri/Sat!
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