Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay, the smash-hit guide books that send you on waterfront getaways to bustling dock bars, steamed crab feasts and tropical lounges.
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Our Crabby Chat on WAMU Radio
In a recent interview for Get Out There (NPR's weekly segment on exploring the DMV area), host Tamika Smith sat down with Susan and Bill Wade. The authors reveal their favorite seafood joints and offer tips on picking crabs. Listen to the broadcast.
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Update Your Travel Plans
Crab season is in full swing! Since we launched the Maryland fourth edition, lots of changes have happened around the Bay. Click the link below to see updates on new dock bars on the waterfront or places that have given last call. Learn more...
Reviews
Reviews: Chesapeake Bay Magazine
It’s a question many of us face: When you have summertime guests in town and you want to show off the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle, where should you take them? We’d be willing to bet that you’d go looking for a crab deck or a place to get an icy drink outside.
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