May 25, 2007
Softshell crabs?
Reader David Speight posted a comment asking about the availability of softshell crabs in the area. I'm not sure if he's talking cook-your-own crabs or a restaurant that serves up a delicious one. Either way, it's a darned good question.
David, you might be able to find both at The Seafood Co. up by Heavenly Ham off Colonial. Steve has got a fresh seafood case as well as a seafood-heavy menu. If he doesn't have them in the case, he may be able to find them for you. Ditto for Fresh Market and, when it eventually arrives in June or July, Ukrop's.
As for other restaurants around that serve softshell crab po boys and the like, I have to admit I'm not sure. I'm personally a bigger fan of blue crabs. I would have said check Parker's Seafood on Peters Creek Road, but I believe they're still rebuilding from the kitchen fire. More word on that to come.
Anybody know where else David can get his claws on a tasty softshell crab? Well, let us know!
Comments
[May 26, 2007 9:37 AM]
NonaWasabi's, the new sushi restaurant downtown in the market area, serves softshell crabs, in an appetizer and an entree. We had the appetizer and it was good, although I am not a huge fan of softshells, either.
[May 26, 2007 9:54 PM]
ShempNo place in Roanoke! Try the coast. So it's a six hour drive, but they are worth it.
[May 28, 2007 7:40 AM]
tom a : →http://www.qwikpickpapers.comI love the soft shell sandwich at Kims Seafood on the Market. In fact, I could go for one of those today!
[May 29, 2007 12:22 PM]
bridget deciccoI purchase the seaffood for The Seafood Company/fresh market and I can assure you that our soft shells are great! They are jumbo size, come in fresh twice a week and we will clean them for you. All you have to do is saute them in butter. Enjoy them while they last.