Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
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peapod1980peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercy
peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercyOkay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".Interesting. I never noticed that anywhere down there. Why would restaurants with proximity to the Gulf want to claim that? Let the Maryland crabcakes stay in Maryland. ;-)
www.sarahksgourmet.com
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Jennifer SteeleJennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticOkay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
I have not tried Sarah K's yet but will soon.
To date, Cafe Tango is my favorite place for crab cakes - Florida crab cakes, that is.
Ocean LoverOcean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebean
Ocean LoverbeanBuckeye Country9,491 postsJoined View profileMessagebeanOkay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
I should not have looked at that link. :bang: Those look scrumptious.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI have always wondered about Sarah K's. Maybe I'll give it a whirl. Personally, I like a little breading on my crabcakes, and a little bit of peppers and onions on the inside.
Cheering472Cheering472SoWal Insider5,295 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Cheering472SoWal Insider5,295 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI have always wondered about Sarah K's. Maybe I'll give it a whirl. Personally, I like a little breading on my crabcakes, and a little bit of peppers and onions on the inside.
Me too, yum.
seacrestkristiseacrestkristiBeach Fanatic3,538 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Crab cakes :drool: yumyumyum Sounds grayt? Sarah K"s and Cafe Tango both. Where is Cafe Tango?
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Interesting. I never noticed that anywhere down there. Why would restaurants with proximity to the Gulf want to claim that? Let the Maryland crabcakes stay in Maryland. ;-)
I think the same thing when I see restaurants south of the Mason-Dixon line advertise Maine lobsters. I say, eat locally caught seafood and forget about the stuff you have to fly in. (Although I can be pursuaded to bend the rules a bit when you're talking Alaskan king crab!)
Not to complicate matters, but Costco has wonderful frozen Baltimore crabcakes, and yes, they're made in Baltimore. 😀
peapod1980peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercy
peapod1980percyUp the hill from the Gateway Arch4,591 postsJoined View profileMessagepercyNot to complicate matters, but Costco has wonderful frozen Baltimore crabcakes, and yes, they're made in Baltimore. 😀Next trip, done!
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodCrab cakes at Blue Ridge Grill in Buckhead (a tony neighborhood in the ATL) are the best I've ever had ... even better than at Bacchanalia (ranked as a five-star restaurant in Atlanta) whose crab cakes are divine, although a bit wet from the citrus juice.
Try them at both places if you're ever in A-town.
Try them at both places if you're ever in A-town.
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,972 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,972 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideI've had a ton of crabcakes in Maryland - and yummy they certainly are! but, I truly love Red Bar & 331 crabcakes - they are purely lump crabmeat and delicious - maybe a tad bit of breadcrumb on the outside and pan sauteed - no filler! these are good old Florida crabcakes. can't beat 'em.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
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skippertooskippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
skippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticDitto on Cafe Tango. :wub:
Seagrove LoverSeagrove LoverBeach LoverBirmingham, Al70 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Seagrove LoverBeach LoverBirmingham, Al70 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverThank you all. I will try them all. :lolabove: I am from PA and I so miss the Maryland Crabs and cakes. Never too much OLD BAY!
Thank you, :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
Thank you, :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
AllifunnAllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comSt Petersburg13,635 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comOkay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".what holds them together?
www.sarahksgourmet.com
PoodleonePoodleoneBeach FanaticKerens, Texas487 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PoodleoneBeach FanaticKerens, Texas487 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticHere's crab cake blasphemy (my Maryland born mother turns in her grave)- I use the recipe on the side of the Old Bay's can and substitute milk-soaked Pepperidge Farm Dressing for the filler! I broil them in a muffin pan and they pop out nicely formed and crispy.
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RudyjohnRudyjohnSoWal InsiderChicago Area7,736 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Here's crab cake blasphemy (my Maryland born mother turns in her grave)- I use the recipe on the side of the Old Bay's can and substitute milk-soaked Pepperidge Farm Dressing for the filler! I broil them in a muffin pan and they pop out nicely formed and crispy.I'm gonna try this recipe! :clap_1: I prefer mine with a little filler too.
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I am so excited to see this thread as well as the one on Heart and Soul
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
skippertooskippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
skippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI'm gonna try this recipe! :clap_1: I prefer mine with a little filler too.
Me Too ! Thanks Poodleone
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowI've had a ton of crabcakes in Maryland - and yummy they certainly are! but, I truly love Red Bar & 331 crabcakes - they are purely lump crabmeat and delicious - maybe a tad bit of breadcrumb on the outside and pan sauteed - no filler! these are good old Florida crabcakes. can't beat 'em.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
My fav as well. I have quit ordering crabcakes anywhere else. Tried them at Tango and wasn't impressed. :idontno:
skippertooskippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
skippertooBeach FanaticAtlanta (Midtown)660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI am so excited to see this thread as well as the one on Heart and Soul
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
Coming from Seagrove driving towards Destin it is on the left (Very small place) just before Goatfeathers.
This is my favorite place in the area.
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