234249 Tue May 23 15:56:27 -0700 2006 3 18 Manhattan 0 1242514 I didn't see any posts on this so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the event. Although there were only a few standouts at the overcrowded event, it was a great time. The crab cakes and corn fritters provided by BLT Fish were outstanding, Aquagrill offered a twist on oysters rockefellar by adding crab to the mix - very good, Ditch Plains served a crab salad sandwich that was delicious (they also gave out free hats) and Rain had a really inventive crab puff type thing. Orsay had by far the worst offering in my parties opinion - a crab spring roll that tasted like dirt. The best part of the day was when we finally made it downstairs to the bar at BLT Fish and were able to rip king crab legs right off the raw bar and eat the delicious meat with our hands! At the bar they also served fries, mini-burgers, hot dogs and cup cakes - really it was a tremendously fun event and I'm looking forward to next year. Plus it was interesting seeing some of the local food personalities at the judging table - Kelly Choi is even prettier in person! Tue May 23 15:56:27 -0700 2006 0 Wingman 1 1242537 So, you're one of the clowns who were ripping off the claws of the crabs on display? That was quite a scene- it seems akin of going into any other restaurant and tearing into their oyster bar with your bare hands...Good for a laugh, though. Tue May 23 17:13:39 -0700 2006 1242514 0 crab defender 2 1242545 Hey buddy, the head chef was standing next to me and I asked him if that was acceptable - he said yes, enjoy all of it. Not to mention the fact that there were members of the staff who were ripping off the legs of the crab to give to people - get a clue. Tue May 23 17:38:39 -0700 2006 1242537 0 Wingman 2 1242740 I really dislike when people use this board to post snide remarks. What is the point, other than boosting your ego? Yhe person who posted was offering a nice review of the event. Wed May 24 18:35:20 -0700 2006 1242537 0 frenchie