Before the season ends, I suggest everyone in Baltimore high-tail it to Cross Street Market for a plate of delicious, slurpy, salty oysters on the half shell and an afternoon experience that can't be beat.
In Federal Hill, at Cross Street between Light and Charles streets, the oyster bar is on the end of the market facing Charles. This place is a slice of Baltimore, without the sketch, and just as much about the experience as it is the taste. You sit at the bar and a crusty oysterman shucks them off a pile of ice right in front of you, while he theorizes on life and women. For $7 you get a half-dozen +1 served up on a styrafoam plate with a slice of lemon, and all the hot sauce, horseradish, cocktail sauce and crackers you'd ever want. Plus - cold beer for cheap. If you're hungry for more, the market also has a cool sushi bar and offers items like steamed shrimp and some amazing french fries.
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Did this last Friday. The added bonus was that it was not a crusty old guy shuckin', but really attractive female that definitely had a bar full of gawkers.
Drew inspired this post, as well as my own trip to Cross Street on Sunday. Thanks, Drew!
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