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Steamin’ summer: Where to find local crabs in the DC area

By Rachel Nania

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In this May 30, 2014 picture, Wallie Leung, back left, and his wife Jenny eat an order of crabs at Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

WASHINGTON — You don’t have to battle beach traffic to get a taste of summer.

There are plenty of places west of the Bay Bridge that sell and steam Maryland crabs.

So grab Old Bay and a beer — it’s time to get cracking. Here are some of the best places to find crabs around the region.

New to crabs? Check out our guide:  Cracking a conundrum: How to eat a Maryland crab

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100 Thanksgiving food recipes: Turkey, side dishes, desserts and more

By WTOP Staff
It's almost time to give thanks, and that means ramping up your holiday kitchen for some heavy-duty cooking. WTOP has curated 100 select recipes that could become a new tradition at your dinner table. Check out the links below and get that shopping list started. (And don't forget to check out the WTOP Holiday & Celebration Cookbook filled with recipes from our own staffers.) Click here for Thanksgiving turkey recipes.
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