Nine competitors, One Crab Cup. (Free samples, too, once the judges have their
entries). This is always a terrific event for foodies, where some of the best chefs on the Eastern Shore not only bring out
their designed-to-impress crab dishes, but prep and serve as well -- right in front of us mere hoi
polloi. Exciting! Entrants: ♦ 1st: Daniel Pochron of Mason's in Easton. Roasted Banana Peppers stuffed with Crab Salad, Ruby Queen Corn on a Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa. ♦ 2nd:
Randolph Sprinkle from the Key Lime Cafe. Crab Stacks of Crabcake, fresh Corncake and Tomato. ♦ 3rd: Jorge Alvarez, Peacock Restaurant at the Inn at 202 Dover. Crab Potstickers on Asian Slaw with Thai Dipping Sauce.♦
Barbara Helish of Bella Luna, now in Royal Oak and Cambridge. Crab Gazpacho.
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David McCallum of the Tilghman Island Inn. Choptank Sweet Oysters topped with Crab, Corn, Bacon and Gruyere. ♦ Eric Blackwell, of St. Somewhere Restaurant at the St. Michaels Harbor Inn and Spa. Fried Softshell with Polenta, Spinach, Shrimp Beurre Monte and Asparagus Mousse.
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Michael Quattrucci, formerly of Restaurant Local, now executive chef at the Easton
Country Club. Fried Soft Shell Crab on Jicama Slaw. ♦
Matt Grosse (and Jennifer
Bridges) of Market House Gourmet. Cream of Crab Soup with Crabcake Sandwich.
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| The winning dish from Mason's |
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| Crab Potstickers from Peacock Cafe placed 3rd |
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| Harley Peet of Sherwood's Landing makes wasabi softshells |
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| Randolph Sprinkle and Amanda Wolf of Key Lime Cafe. |
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| Michael Quattrucci and Keyonna of Easton Country Club |
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| Jorge Alvarez from the Peacock Restaurant, Inn at 202 Dover |
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| Eric Blackwell of St. Somewhere |
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| Fried softshells from St. Somewhere. Batter secret: buttermilk |
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| Bella Luna's Crab Gazpacho |
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| Barbara Helish dishes the Gazpacho. |
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| David McCallum with Grilled Stuffed Choptank Sweets |
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| Daniel Pochron fills the peppers with crab salad. |
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| Matt Grosse of Market House Gourmet |
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| Cream of crab and crabcake on a Gruyere roll. |
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| Happy onlookers enjoy the rewards of attendance. |
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| Fillings for the crab potstickers |
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| Daniel and daughter accept the award. |
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| Debbie Dotson delivers the goods. |
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