<p>Anyone have a D or S going for Junior Candidate Visit September 22-24? I am going to spend 2 nights in Annapolis, recommendations for dinner or must see sites?</p>
<p>Cantler’s crabs for dinner!</p>
<p>Thanks, will try it!</p>
<p>No, no, no! Never order crabs at a seafood restaurant. Crabs are to the world of seafood what pomegranates are to the world of fruits - they are WAY too difficult to eat for what you get, in my opinion. It’s just a TON of work for just a very, very little meat. Eating crabs is more of a social experience. If that’s what you’re into - then order crabs. Now, I’m not talking about Alaskan King Crabs. That is completely different! Although there is some work involved, there is usually lots of meat. But, in Maryland, when they say “crabs”, they’re not talking about those monstrosities you see from Alaska, they’re talking about the complex creature that has about a teaspoon worth of meat embedded within a maze of organs, most of which you cannot decide whether it is edible or not. It’s more like a 9th grade science dissection than a dining experience. In short, eating crabs is highly overrated. :)</p>
<p>Eating crabs just SOUNDS like a good idea but seldom is.</p>
<p>If you’re going to the Naval Academy for visitation weekend because you’re thinking of attending the Naval Academy - I recommend seeing the NAVAL ACADEMY! There’s plenty of history in the Yard. Walk around and soak it all in. </p>
<p>There will be plenty of time in the future wasting your time eating crabs.</p>
<p>PREDICTION: Some seafood connoisseur is now going to say something like, “That’s just because you don’t know HOW to properly eat crabs.” Baloney! There is no amount of know-how that can created meat that isn’t there. Order a bucket of crabs and I guarantee you that you’ll walk away from a table that looks as if you’ve just conducted an autopsy … you’ll have smelly hands … and you’ll STILL be hungry.</p>
<p>Well, he IS right after all. It is a LOT of work for relatively little eating. [sort of like crawfish] But the whole eating experience is great.<br>
That being said, there are plenty of eating places in DTA that would complement a visit to the yard; and you SHOULD spend lots of time on the yard. Let’s see, you start with breakfast at Chick and Ruths. Pretty good pizza across the circle from the yard. [skip thte crab house right on the corner; if you are dying for crabs, make the trip to Cantlers. But be prepared for crowds if it si a prettyd ay.] I assume the Irish pub down the road from gate 3 is still there. [Can’t remember any of the names.]</p>
<p>Other than that, the town of Annapolis is the “must see” site. SEcond tot he NA of course.
Oh, what is the place right across the bridge from the Academy. It has a great view across the water of the NA.
Its a great time to visit Annapolis.</p>
<p>Too long didn’t read version: Memphis hates crabs</p>
<p>Will hit Chick and Ruths, order crab cakes from Cantler’s, tour downtown, and hit the Irish Pub after. Looking forward to touring The Yard, especially the chapel. Thanks for all the suggestions and hoping son has as good of a time as I plan to have.</p>
<p>Chevy’s for Mexican; Edgewater Restaurant for the “Best Crabcakes” in Annapolis; Chick and Ruth’s for local atmosphere, great corned beef, breakfast. Eggsceptional for breakfast.</p>
<p>I think McGarvey’s serves a great cheeseburger. Not exactly regional food, but a good meal nonetheless.</p>
<p>Any suggestions on what to do during a rainy Saturday visit? …shop…movie…???</p>
<p>Thanks for suggestions, son and I had great time in Annapolis. Enjoyed crab cakes @ Cantlers, (a lot of little steamed crabs being pounded by mallet at other tables), great omelet @ Chick and Ruths, missed out on Irish pub, but had mexican food and margaritas downtown. The Yard was great to tour, beautiful campus. Son reports he will apply to USNA, so I am sure I’ll be lurking around this sight for the next year! Thanks again</p>