FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susan Elnicki Wade, (202) 531-7135
Email: susan@crabdecksandtikibars.com
Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay
Launches New Maryland Book for Summer
Pick Maryland crabs at the water’s edge, sip tropical drinks that make you feel like Polynesian royalty, and relish breath-taking sunsets on lively dock bars. With this book in hand, experience Chesapeake Bay destinations where seafood goes from boat to table in the blink of an eye and tiki masks have staring contests with portraits of ship captains.
[Washington, DC] [July 12, 2025] Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay is pleased to announce the release of its new 2025 Maryland Edition. Thousands of boaters, travelers, bikers, and locals across the Mid-Atlantic use this book as their personal GPS to discover authentic seafood houses, hidden gems and island-inspired tropical lounges.
The book is written by husband-and-wife team, Bill and Susan Wade, who have spent decades exploring remote necks of the Bay. “During the book’s six-month research stage, we consumed about 11 gallons of crab soup, 100 oysters, 85 crab cakes, 40 pounds of mussels, 25 rockfish, 200 steamed shrimp, and an undisclosed amount of beer and run,” admits Susan Wade. “To create this new edition, we hit the road again to investigate crab pickers’ paradises in every corner of the Bay —and found 79 exciting new places to explore!”
The new 2025 Maryland Edition is the fourth in a series of travel guides. It covers 200 great getaway destinations that are located in 14 regions: Upper Potomac River, Lower Potomac River, Patuxent River, South River to Chesapeake Beach, Annapolis & Eastport, South Baltimore to Magothy River, Baltimore Inner Harbor & Harbor East, Baltimore Fells Point & Canton, Bush River to Dundalk, Headwaters of the Bay, Upper Eastern Shore, Kent Island, Middle Eastern Shore, and Lower Eastern Shore.
“It’s all about care-free days at authentic destinations on the Bay,” comments Bill Wade. “Everyone who goes there ends up at one of these crab decks anyway. We just made it easier to find the right spot that fits people’s mood and budget.”
Every restaurant profile has contact info, a map, and useful data such as Latitude & Longitude, Body of Water, Dockage, and Driving Distance from major cities. The unique Atmosphere Meter (ranging from a casual frosty beer mug to a more formal martini) helps you know what to expect before you arrive. Travelers with four-legged crew love the new feature, Pet Friendly.
In-depth descriptions paint a vivid image of each restaurant’s décor, atmosphere, cuisine, and specialties. Many profiles include bonus info about local history, folklore, watermen’s tales, and traditions unique to the Bay. Three indexes — Restaurant Name, City, and Body of Water – make navigation easy and help you pick the perfect spot for a memorable getaway.
Also, please visit the book’s web site www.crabdecksantikibars.com to find blogs about the Wades’ adventures and info on Bay locations that just opened or blew out their tiki torches.
About the Authors
Bill Wade is a Maryland native, who spent childhood summers on his family’s boat exploring remote creeks and inlets of the Bay. He can pick crabs faster than a Phillips processing plant worker and would be perfectly content to live on Chesapeake seafood and Miller High Life.
Susan Elnicki Wade has worked at restaurants in Pittsburgh, New York, and Washington, DC. After working as Editor-in-Chief for Marinalife magazine, she has developed a deep regard for the boating community and the joy of life on the waterfront. She leans more toward tiki, but she can whip up a mean batch of fried oysters and bake a fine Smith Island cake.
The Wades have decades of experience in the publishing industry and live in Washington, DC with their two sons. They hope to make enough money from the books to buy a boat.
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Contact: Susan Elnicki Wade, 202-531-7135 or susan@crabdecksandtikibars.com
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