Beyond The Plate

A taste for
the whole story.

Small discoveries from the water, the kitchen and the shore. These introductory notes draw on named sources; they are not Chef Tony’s reviews or recipes.

Illustration of a blue crab in shallow Chesapeake marsh water.
The Science

Meet the beautiful swimmer.

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Illustration of a crab cake on a kitchen table with crab meat, lemon and a wooden spoon.
The Kitchen

Start with the crab. Handle it gently.

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Illustration of a working boat tied to a Chesapeake dock at sunset.
Bay Stories

The waterfront has more than one voice.

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