Oyster Shots Anyone? Barking Crab for Summah Fun!

Hey-o!

So maybe I took a little summer hiatus...can you blame me? It's gorgeous outside! But now I have lots of fun to share...and to start: one of my fave spots in the city in the summer...the Barking Crab.

I recently headed over the little pedestrian bridge down by the waterfront to meet up with KRock, Catch-Up and BGE at this fantastic establishment and had a first-ever experience: oyster shooters. I like to

think of myself as a brave girl, but I wont lie, that sucker stayed in my mouth as little time as p

ossible...so if you're a big baby like me and the oyster and vodka-mixed drink is in your stomach .2 seconds after they touch your lips, you'll be just fine. Or you can pull a KRock and keep it in your mouth entirely too long...and you might have a rough night...but who knows? Maybe you'll love it! Either way, try it just to say you did.

That's not the reason to head over to the Barking Crab though. This place has a unique vibe because it's very casual with its outdoor picnic tables (but only kinda outside - its almost under s

omething like a circus tent?), and on the other hand, it's got somewhat pricey, De-Lish seafood (worth it!).

They don't take reservations, and you'll likely be sharing a picnic table with some strangers, but just be cool hunny bunny, the food is that good! You do have another option - the bar area has a few high top tables and if you hang there long enough, you might just snag one and then you'll have the full menu at your fingertips without the random stranger squeezing lemon juice in your eye instead of on their fish.

Beer prices are pretty average and they have some decent stuff on tap - great place to meet up with a few friends after work. I don't recommend going with a big group though...you never know what kind of crowds you'll be up against and wiggling you're way up to the bar is easier if you've just got a couple others en-tow.

Happy summer kids!

Little B