For the first time in a week the sun peeked through the clouds, dried the rain and shone over Boston on Saturday.
Spontaneously, Mike and I decided to enjoy it by walking around the city. We had no plans and no timeline, we just took the day one step at a time. After walking around the harbor, and getting our first accidental sunburns of the season, hunger stuck and we decided to grab lunch at the Barking Crab. Believe it or not, it was the first time we had ever eaten here and it was way overdue.
The Barking Crab is a clam shack that almost floats on the water. With lights curled inside tiny little lobster traps that dangle from a shoddy ceiling, the decor inside the Barking Crab is aquatic and unpretentious, which I loved. Inside, they serve delicious seafood, plain and simple.
We sat at the bar as we waited for a table, but when our bartender found an open seat by the window at the front he sat us right away. Almost immediately I knew I wanted to order a lobster.
I wonder what put that in my head…
First though, we started with local oysters. Though they couldn’t possibly compare to my dad’s, I was reminded why I slowly grew a taste for these cold, slimy little guys. The second they slide into your mouth, salt water floods your senses and it’s like you’re in the ocean.
Next, Mike ordered fried scallops that were lightly battered and completely filling.
And then came my lobster. I ordered a pound and a quarter and there was plenty of meat to be found inside those little claws.
Just in time for us to head back home, the sun decided it had had enough, and then a dismal fog fell back upon the city. It, along with the rain, is still here after all these days.
At least we got those few hours.
we’re fighting the same weather in Detroit. Torrential downpours yesterday. Luckily, the fiance and I got out Sunday evening for a lovely patio dinner. And I’m hoping against hope the holiday weekend keeps the wet weather away.
I badly need some sunshine…it is getting seriously depressing with all of this rain!
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I thought about going to the Barking Crab this weekend but didn’t make it over there. However I did try my 1st oyster and it wasn’t that bad! I’ll have to go to the Barking Crab sometime soon…especially when Boston gets a nice day!
What a great day! I haven’t been to the Barking Crab yet… I guess I must go! When will the sun come out for good?!?!
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I am also soooo over this weather, it was a nice change to see a bit of sun today. Being from the Boston area I’ve never hit the Barking Crab either, had always heard mixed reviews, despite it’s cool location. I think I will definitely give it a shot this summer. Thanks!
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I think I need to bookmark this place for my visit to Boston later this summer… And I’m glad you got some sun!
I’m a fan of the barking crab for drinks, I’d recommend Yankee Lobster for your seafood fix which is just further down Northern Ave near the Harpoon Brewery
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All of that seafood looks SO delicious!! Also just wanted to say that I discovered your blog a few days ago and I love it!!
lovely! i am so hungry for lobster now! what a GREAT day.
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