LIVE soft shells to take home?

[justin.r.h.]

Anyone know where to score some LIVE soft shell crabs around the Arlington/DC area? Or do I just need to go to the beach?

[ala minute]

If you would like them to be super fresh and you don't mind the drive, take the suitland parkway to route 4 in the direction of Wayson's Corner and on the side of the road is a family(they have done this evry summer since I can remember) from Chesapeake Beach that sells softshells right out of the water! Not sitting in a cooler for who knows how long. I have never paid more than 3 bucks each.....but times/prices change, Good luck.

[erinnf]

I have seen them the last few weekends at Eastern Market, and it was early afternoon, so I don't think you have to rush over there too early.

[Indy 67]

Balducci's in McLean has had them the past two visits.

[MakingSense]

Eastern Market
If you get there early on Saturday, the fishmonger at the RFK farmers' market usually has them. May be a bit early for them yet.

[DanielK]

BlackSalt probably has them.

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BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

[daves_32]

I was looking to go get some Ivory Salmon at BlackSalt Market this afternoon. Do they generally have good prices on their fresh fish?

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BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd., Washington, DC 20007

[DanielK]

No. Their stuff is pretty expensive, but it's the absolute highest quality stuff you can buy.

[Dennis S]

Have you checked the wharf? Other than that, asian markets or something like the place on Glebe just south of 395 (Slattery and Sons?). Just putting ideas out there.