Bivalves & Bygones
The legacy of simple 19th-century oyster parlours has inspired a resurgence for restaurants around the Chesapeake Bay.
Food & Drink
From crabcakes to rockfish, local delicacies to regional traditions, Chesapeake Bay Magazine brings you the best in local food and drink.
Sips & Bites
Tastes to tide you over till we meet again.
Black Duck & Dumplings on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
One of the most traditional dishes of the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Lumière Cocktail
Need something to do while you wait for the pot to boil?
Hoopers Island Oysters Rockefeller Dip
Serves: 6-8. Time to Prepare: Prep—15 Minutes, Cook—20-25 Minutes
What’s in a Knife?
A lot, especially when it comes to oysters
Maryland’s Eastern Shore Rockfish Crab Imperial
Chesapeake Chef
The Enduring Hog Island Fig
A culinary treasure, preserved on a Virginia barrier island
Dock & Dine
Waterfront Restaurants Along the Chesapeake by Krista Pfunder September is arguably the best time to
The Secrets of She-Crab Soup
What makes this Virginia classic award-worthy? We traveled to Tidewater to find out.
Fish Peppers
The Chesapeake chili makes a comeback.
Eggs Over Early
By Marty Legrand Many moons ago, I was in Crisfield to report on a fishing