Maryland’s Beloved Chesapeake Bay Crabs || Food/Groups

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[@phylmar1]

Here from Scranton,Pa. Nothing in the world compares to Maryland Blue Crab. It’s such a treat for us it’s a long drive to Maryland but so worth it😊😊❤

[@johnchristian8685]

Crab + Beer + friend = epitome of having a good time!

[@tamiaduell218]

We dont do seafood boils, we steam them!! And you HAVE to have OLD BAY seasoning 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@VG-RACK]

Right! fuck that lemon shit lol

[@gopnikmcblyat8915]

Yea yea, steam em

[@TX4Salvation]

Or J.O. seasoning.

[@cozyclipped]

WHERE ARE MY MARLYANDERS?!?!?!

[@deansapp4635]

Right here. Tell these outsiders you NEVER boil crabs

[@rewindedits8805]

bluuueiee poopsie here

[@jamarleatherbury]

Right here straight from the Eastern Shore Salisbury to be exact

[@flyingrhoads]

Frederick!!

[@dnbskyzonetalentandcomedy7373]

I’m a commercial crabber

[@artichokez3270]

I grew up in Maryland and I constantly went to "crab feasts" in summer, nothing beats it, it must be done on a giant table wit a mountain of steamed crabs coated in Old Bay and dipping options of apple vinegar and melted butter. And the shells would go to another seperate mountain on the other side of the table. Many other Maryland families I knew never participated in these, it's really more of a working class tradition of the coastal farmer types than my friends and their fancy lives near DC. Crab Feast recipes are VERY SPECIFIC and are NEVER done ANY other way. p.s. nobody says crab boil. It's called a Crab Feast.

[@gopnikmcblyat8915]

I don’t think it’s class more of a region, like if you live near water then you love em, like me

[@likadaboys7]

Fellow marylander, this is all true

[@jayjitsu1986]

Hello I’m from Texas and would like to check out marylands crab festivals. What is the best time to experience this?

[@JabbaDuhHut]

"Nothing beats a traditional Maryland crab boil." Blew it. We steam em' here!

[@stevenkelly9731]

The guy must be a west coaster.

[@sheena171]

They boil them down south. I just don’t understand that method.

[@monicasojka2738]

Exactly

[@tylerboone2786]

Said it twice, smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mizstinkie]

Sheena McCullough It taste great that’s the reason lmao

[@alialmamun9769]

Maryland is perfect, it’s my starting line when I start talking about Maryland and everyone knows how much I love that state.

[@ematsui12]

Maryland does not do a "Crab Boil", steamed only.. come on..

[@stevenkelly9731]

He's not from Maryland...lmao..boil??

[@Collegeave12]

Not a big deal

[@imthebossofme63]

Boil! Blasphemy! The only way is steaming with Old Bay!

[@Griffin.koogle.916]

@@Collegeave12 it is a huge deal for us

[@latinolawdog5067]

Dear God, what a tragedy!!!!!!! Holy shit, what will we do!?!?!?!

[@Wildstag]

Did I miss something, or did you do a full episode on MD Blue Crabs without mentioning Old Bay or talking about how it's almost as much a staple as the crab itself?

[@JHartlove]

Didn't see too much old bay on the crabs. More J.O. spice judging by the texture.

[@FormerlyKnownAs_Stan]

@Ronnie Civella troll

[@stevenkelly9731]

@@FormerlyKnownAs_Stan Nope...J.O. Is it.

[@tia4196]

Ronnie Civella *chugs a container of Old Bay* You thought bitch

[@GG.2431]

Ikr

[@DontMindMe_]

“If I’m makin a crab stock, I want that shi- I want that stuff in there” Nice

[@R0ADK1LLVODS]

As someone who has lived in Maryland all my life my mouth turns into a waterfall whenever I see a crab

[@anavrodriguez2502]

Same 😋 🦀❤️

[@TeamDreg]

Can either or you recommend the best time/season to go crush some crabs and some places to enjoy em?

[@violetmartinez9642]

This series is amazing. It doesn’t just tell you about the food we eat but the origins in the traditions that go into them. I have a lot of respect for all of this knowledge.

[@catieq5270]

Proud Marylander

[@konnen4518]

Catie Quimby pretty thing 😍

[@xx-jp2yt]

sup ma

[@illeatyourbird4149]

301

[@desertheatkicksgee]

Hmu ma

[@jadesaavedra2743]

Y’all should respect her as a woman smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@skywalker39100]

Most Born Marylander's, We LOVE OUR BLUE CRABS!!!!!!!!

[@DJSmoothie]

Much love for Marylanders for sure! Life growing up in Maryland was truly one of the best times in my life. Those were some beautiful Marylanders you spoke to - they truly represent the state well, thank you for that.

[@jphonevids1065]

i took my brother in law out for crabs near Curtis bay, he was just mind melted by the experience. Still mentions it from time to time.

[@margovallen]

Used to enjoy my time as a young kid.. going to Galveston, Texas... meeting my aunt, uncle, and cousins. Enjoying ourselves in the bay waters. Floating around w no care. Yes. Mid-60's @ South-East Texas.

[@mollypennington2917]

I’m glad people are bringing attention to Maryland and Baltimore specifically. We have so many cool things everyone should experience, especially our crabs !

[@PinkHawk191]

Born and raised in Maryland! love crab feasts! It's a summer tradition! Love my Maryland blue crabs!

[@tia4196]

The best part of taking a non-Marylander to a crab feast is seeing their face when you hand them the mallet.

[@BatmanPwnage]

My husband doesnt understand when I say we need to go to Maryland for crab. Sigh. "Not from Maryland" but i lived there for a couple of years when my dad was stationed there.

[@patrickrichards1381]

I'll be learning how to do that in July. I've only had soft shell down south.

[@MsMinatheLeo]

@@patrickrichards1381 Bo Brooks is a great place for service, crabs, beer and scenery

[@Savorychicken41]

Crab fat is the best, so glad you guys don’t just throw it away like I’ve seen on many other videos. Good for you.

[@thrillist]

Big thanks to Chef Bobby for making sure Dave didn't miss the good stuff!

[@illeatyourbird4149]

I personally don’t care for the mustard but I don’t shy away either

[@dusthue]

T Ly don’t like it don’t watch it

[@fahadhossain5705]

This is like my 5th video in a row, and I swear the David is such a mellow guy. One of the best interviewers hands down. Also your edit and video guy is on point

[@willbecappin3738]

I am a true lover Maryland resident at heart. One of the perks being born and raised in Maryland🦀

[@michaelhsueh1272]

ughh I LOVE YOUR SEAFOOD VIDEOS. YOUR FILM EDITOR IS ALSO A1

[@michaelhsueh1272]

LOVE YOUR HOST TOO

[@thrillist]

Thanks, man. Sounds like you need some seafood.

[@DavidInfante010]

AW SHUCKS

[@TEFgolfer11]

I'm so glad crab catchers like the last elderly couple are keeping the crab population going by only harvesting "ripe" ones. Hopefully throwing younger ones back into the sea can become a law much like certain fish requirements that are in place nowadays. Man this is making me hungry for some crab, which happens to be one of my favorite foods as well. Too bad I live in the mid-south

[@johnnieangel99]

They sell the best live hard and soft shell I have ever gotten. I got 3 dozen about two months ago in fact. When I want to get 'em live and cook them myself. I Only Go to Coveside. They are a little pricier than out of the back of some guys truck. But trust me, They are worth it. You can probably find some places down there that serve crabs. Try looking into places where you could buy them live. Get a steamer pot with a raised tray, some Apple Cider Vinegar, and water and a beer or two. Old Bay And D.I.Y. Good luck

[@leyroy1980]

I love to crab off the pier of Sandy point state park in Maryland beside the Chesapeake bay bridge. All of these fishermen say the same thing I'd rather be here than in a office. They are damn right.

[@toshiharukobayashi6467]

I've read a novel abt Chesapeake & its crabs & fell in love with it 😉

[@sthomas086]

I grew up in Cape st claire. Cantlers Riverside, best fresh seafood in the world.

[@billbowgaggens306]

Michele Ghrist ITS FUCKIN CHICKEN BEACH

[@MaeCedro]

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[@thrillist]

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[@DavidInfante010]

Right on, thanks Mae! Glad you're enjoying. Got some rad stuff coming later this season!

[@3y3g00p]

Thrillist, you deserve a lot more viewers. love your videos!!!!

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[@lowstryder1022]

As a native “Baltimoron” I support the efforts to keep this Bay as clean as possible. The largest bay in the United States. I’m afraid to say, it’s a common local joke about how nasty the waters are. I truly hope the best efforts can be made to preserve it as much as possible. Long live the Chesapeake Bay blue crab!!! P.S. As long as Old Bay is involved

[@derekfrazier366]

First time I've seen a food doc on my home! Blue Crabs forever!

[@deanawells4395]

My home town !!!! Born and raised in Maryland my entire life on the eastern shore!!!

[@loukama218]

Thank you. Started off with me just watching vids about food but learned something.

[@zoe3732]

How did they not talk about old bay?!!! thats half of the crab right there

[@DavidInfante010]

Old Bay is amazing, don't get me wrong. But honestly, sometimes I think it's used to cover the flavor of sub-par crab.

[@carrieannmeow7499]

Actually it's spiced with j and o spice then when you eat it you throw allll the old bay on it.

[@stevenkelly9731]

J.O. is local...it surpasses Old Bay.

[@infamo27]

I love u

[@dodgechance4564]

Top quality content, keep up the good work!

[@thrillist]

Thanks! We appreciate it.

[@DavidInfante010]

Rad man, appreciate your comment. The team is working really hard, awesome you're digging the work!

[@seancoxen3329]

A "crab boil"? This ain't Louisiana, bub!

[@theodorebrooks8764]

Proud to be from MARYLAND

[@midori_notori]

I once went to a restaurant in Maryland. Specifically in Annapolis. And I’m not even lying, they have wonderful clam chowder.

[@Mozart2Muse]

Crab boil? On the eastern shore this is virtually unheard of - we steam things here 🙂

[@uninterruptedrhythm4104]

This ain't no maryland crab, steam em not boil

[@DustinPlatt]

As a Marylander I see crabs I scratch I mean click. Click. OLD BAY

[@lady4real75]

Ain't nothing like a Blue Crab!!🦀🦀🦀

[@tosht2515]

North Carolina harvests more blue crabs than Maryland but Maryland's obsession is surpassed by no one. I don't mess with hard shell these days but certainly eat my share of fried soft shell and crab cakes. Delicious. That shot of Capt. Young taking a drag slo-mo is classic and he seems like a cool fellow indeed but is he saying that soft shell harvesting is bad for the industry? Never heard that but will research. Another excellent episode.

[@thrillist]

Hell yeah, Maryland doesn't mess around. Thanks for watching!

[@steveendicott1855]

@ Tosh T: Because if you keep harvesting the young soft shell crab,they won't be able to mate and keep replenishing; they'll deplete in no time and there'll be nothing left for future generations!

[@tosht2515]

+Steve Endicott Well, it's not just the young ones that get harvested. Male crabs *molt* all their lives as they outgrow their shells and the best soft shell crabs are the larger ones due to the quantity of meat so they've definitely had a chance to mate...often many times. Of course I did read yesterday that the females only molt once so perhaps the experts in the video were advocating tossing back the females. I don't believe they were clear on that.

[@steveendicott1855]

Yeah probably not!

[@67dueceman]

Marylander here. I crab the upper bay end of summer to mid fall. You're totally right, most places around here are imported crab. You can truly tell the difference. This year was awesome but the commercial guys crushed it while they were around.

[@elkhunter76]

Beautiful country back there I was born in Baltimore. Love those crabs.

[@phylmar1]

We used to live in Va and every Sunday we would go to Billy’s in Popes Creek and eat crabs for hours. I miss them they are my all time favorite food. We had the opportunity to go to Bethesda a few weeks ago and we had the best crabs ever. We live in Pa and so worth the trip!! The prices have really gone up since the 90’s but that’s ok, every delicious bite was more than worth it 🦀🦀🦀❤️❤️❤️

[@nilumendes8388]

Woah, the elderly couple is doing so much for the community. Best of luck to them!

[@johnnieangel99]

I bought 3 dozen from them about 2 months ago. They were fat and Full of Mustard.

[@leecarrion6383]

Thank you!

[@jeanniedavis4193]

I am part of the Morgan clan in St. Mary’s County-- my grandmother Dolly Hall and my dad Ikey Morgan-- love my blue crabs and fresh oysters!

[@druidicgrove]

In Maryland, we say warder, not water.

[@kelticsage]

Here on the Eastern Shore, water sounds more like "wooder"

[@reggiecornwalls926]

No, we don't

[@stevenkelly9731]

I say wooder...my Cali wife says I'm saying it wrong....I than remind her where she now lives...wooder!

[@Littlegoblinfatface]

druidicgrove stop associating your stupidity with the rest of Maryland Sincerely, The rest of maryland

[@AriannaSophena26]

Are you from Baltimore? Cause the rest of Marylanders don’t lmao.

[@Yai1950]

Thank you for sharing a video 👍

[@turn.off.the.century]

2:01 I showed this to my students in Slovakia and they couldnt believe people sound like this where I'm from 😅

[@jayjitsu1986]

Hello I’m from Texas and would like to check out marylands crab festivals. What is the best time to experience this?

[@marksavage117]

They have a crab festival in Crisfield, MD in July. Tawes crab festival.

[@Kinglegend-nq9dp]

I was born in Baltimore Maryland and I love em

[@dwaynescoleysr4571]

What time of year is this!!!

[@xuntouchable3x]

You guys deserve a LOT more subscribers. I've subscribed!

[@estebanrodriguez1243]

Dislexia kicked in. I thought the title said cheapskate eBay crabs and I read it more that once

[@brb._k]

steve rodriguez lmao me too

[@TroyboyQUE]

Great Video thanks and I agree entirely. Wish we could do more for the western part of the bay also. I live In the Hampton Roads area now and all fishing is better on the eastern shore.

[@ThanhPham-hj6bu]

This is the crabs I use to eat when I'm in Maryland, so delicious!!!

[@camrynjohnson4388]

I live in Annapolis and it’s the best place I’ve ever lived so far

[@lordummy5761]

ayo when i watched this video i was proud to be a marylandier but as soon as i seen lee and richard it took it home living in bmore everyone who buys crabs towards essex knows they place and the almost home like feeling watching them on this video is crazy#410 REP

[@peterspindley5965]

One for the locals - if you're in Baltimore in (say) Mid October - where's the best place to get blue crab?

[@inspiringer6418]

I live in Maryland but very close to DC and therefore Virginia and I haven't had much exposure to our apparent blue crab culture. Of course maybe once a month I might have crab cakes for dinner. My uncle lived on the Chesapeake so he obviously knows how to shell a crab. Even here people have those crab maryland flag stickers on the rear of their cars though. I only had old bay seasoning on some crab cakes my uncle made a couple years ago. I don't remember what it tasted like or did to the crab.

[@patricadyson778]

I love soft crab sandwiches.On white bread ,with Lettuce and tomatoes and mayo.And Fried Hard Crab. Cooked in that Batter .Yummy .And then there is the .Maryland Crab Cake .And then you have Steamed Crabs.As you can tell I am. And born and raised in Maryland.

[@michellemorcone2501]

Lived in Annapolis for 19 years. Love the crabs! If they are thriving and there is more volume and cleaner water, why do they cost so much???? And some of the most expensive and smallest crabs were had at The Point. Never went back. There are many places so much better.

[@Cr5pt0Puzzl3B0x]

It’s a lot of work to catch

[@bbvnnie]

maryland crabs & old bay = heavenn

[@Blaxkghost]

4:48 I want that shit I mean stuff in there 😂😂

[@derekwilham6858]

How do watermen help the Chesapeake Blue Crabs by harvesting them? Please Explain

[@jazzyb.channel]

My mom from Maryland i was born on TX, i miss going up there to visit my fam! We boil the crabs in beer & old bay 😋😋 i miss the sub sandwich up there too!

[@latinolawdog5067]

Steve @ 1:45 checks out. Good Lord that is one heavy Baltimore accent. Haha.

[@zoel4891]

I have never had real crab before so it was interesting to see a culture surrounding it. It reminds me of salmon in the PNW.

[@thrillist]

About time you tried some!

[@hamtrazome]

Dungeness Crab is a PNW thing...

[@zoel4891]

hamtrazome if you’re not in the coastal areas I would say salmon is more prevalent.

[@hamtrazome]

That's bullshit. You're wrong. I hate you.

[@HKim0072]

I worked at a seafood restaurant when I was a teenager. We would get bushels of crabs and trying to get the "hot" crabs out of the bushel into the steamer was a bit crazy. Was much easier after they were in the walk-in for a bit. (Was a cook and not the steamer, so I didn't have to deal with it.)

[@therabbit9830]

Great video guys👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marioq3792]

What is that seasoning they pour on top of the crabs?

[@Crazimo]

Old Bay Seasoning, we put it on pretty much anything that comes out of the water lol. Not only seafood but you can put it on stuff like chicken and pork as a nice rub that’ll add just the right amount of kick to whatever you’re eating.

[@jmo4479]

In the bahamas we fry the crab fat in a pot and add rice (along with the crab).

[@vgt]

Old Bay is like crack. That shit is addictive. - Terp, class of 2011

[@infamo27]

I love crab so much I'm so jealous I wish I was there

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

Bethesda Crab House for the win!

[@Beermaker2000]

Really cool video

[@azndude963]

Mr. Krabby has shed a tear and left the room....

[@IVORY123100]

I lived in St Mary's County MD .. used to walk down the road and go crabbing on the docks ..This was 30 years ago ..My girlfriend goes back every year to visit family for two weeks .. and Crabs are her thing ... until she tells me what they now charge .. at a restaurant ..$80.00 a half dozen and 100.00 a dozen ???? .. One place was amazing to go to .. was Evan's Seafood House in St Georges MD .. in the middle of nowhere on the Potomac .. place was always packed and had a line outside .. I kinda miss my ole state .. but had to leave .. Taxes to high

[@stevenkelly9731]

Go to the Wharf in DC...crabs cost average 35- 40 a doz. Some times lower.

[@ryankeener3432]

All depends on the size homeslice

[@lukerandle7752]

Evans closed

[@thelifeofsirdro731]

I like Courtneys in st marys county.

[@thedude-xy4cy]

Capt Billy’s all day long!

[@yungkensei2457]

This should of been a send foods episode!

[@gripitl6878]

I hi to this every year. I live in Northern Va. woot!!

[@viciousvictortee1298]

When did Broiling Blue Crab in MD become a Tradition...?

[@youwontlikemysteeze2945]

at 7:29 she cut dude off hard as hell hahah!

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

Here on the west coast we have a small crab similar to the Blue, the Red Rock. My favorite way to catch them is by crab snaring. Is the snare legal there?? We go after the Dungeness crabs for the most part but I enjoy it when I bring in a Red Rock too.

[@kennethhissac3270]

I love in Maryland but where is this

[@BeeteeTan]

Crab goes well with hot rice.

[@orettero]

i love going to lp steamers in the city for some crabs and they’re delicious 😋

[@micheal8500]

Best place to eat these in Maryland?...visiting soon just wanting to know

[@Elios0000]

depends on where in MD best on the eastern shore but your looking at 2 hour drive from Baltimore but plenty of places around city with good crabs Bo Brooks would be my first choice for some one out of state www.bobrooks.com

[@realkingofantarctica]

Ya'll love Old Bay.

[@Jclass88]

Which restaurant to go to let me know

[@MiniM69]

J Class LP Steamers for crabs and Koko’s for crab cakes. You won’t be disappointed!

[@leshellthomas8606]

Red Lobster crab pasta is so delicious

[@TheBurninFury]

First actually video out of the thousands I’ve seen where an American actually eats the crab guts. KZbin channels that have over a hundred thousand subscribers that still aren’t adventurous enough to try them aka deermeatfordinner, ace videos, and even fisherman’s life and more.

[@eddiejohnhurst1]

Love It!!!!

[@ballistic350]

I dont drink beer but something like this must be enjoyed with a beer instead of a glass of whiskey...

[@dazhaequalls8183]

Wait a min.... did they just dust live crabs with seasoning!

[@imthebossofme63]

Dazhae Qualls yep. You have to cook them live. They spoil too fast to kill them first.

[@justteleporting]

Y’all should try lime with salt and pepper on most sea food

[@nowahklrk]

Those accents are great

[@marjo.1700]

Chief Bobby Jones giving me Zach Galifinakis vibes yoo

[@tyrstyranny7060]

I want crabs so badly now 😭😭 no matter the issues of this video .....

[@tau566]

Damn....seasoning em' up while they're alive. That's cold blooded.

[@amazing50000]

LOL