406603 Wed May 30 15:55:04 -0700 2007 4 4 Pacific Northwest 0 2614987 The one thing I truly miss about the east coast is the late-spring/early summer soft shells. I've seen them frozen in the past (though not recently), but was hoping someone could suggest a local place to get them fresh. At this point, I'd even consider frozen.... Many thanks! LKK Wed May 30 15:55:04 -0700 2007 102137 LKK 1 2615429 Me too! Your post inspired me to call mutual fish in South Seattle--2335 Rainier Avenue S.--(206)322-4368. They're getting some in in the morning and I have 8 waiting for me! I'd call now! Wed May 30 18:16:33 -0700 2007 2614987 10973 peter johnson 2 2618616 Can you report back after you've eaten them? I've always heard that crab travels very poorly and that this is why people tend to love best and miss whatever they had locally growing up. Thu May 31 15:49:29 -0700 2007 2615429 12186 christy319 3 2623614 We bought them there last year--they were live-- You have to cut the heads off though They were delicious Sat Jun 02 13:20:18 -0700 2007 2618616 93256 sammick 1 2644076 Oops! I forgot to mention that I live in PDX, though I'd almost consider driving to Seattle for some. And Portlander's know where to get 'em? Fri Jun 08 22:16:47 -0700 2007 2614987 102137 LKK