Category Archives: Seafood

Writing related to seafood dishes/restaurants/ingredients.

Return to Oak Island

Posted on September 9, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Hurricane Club – Oak Island TX – Fried Shrimp “Let me call the boat and see if they can bring some crabs in,” replied our waiter after I asked her if the restaurant had blue crabs on the lunch menu. … Continue reading →

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Chinatown Food Exploring: Seafood and Eat it

Posted on April 11, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Steamed Dungeness crab at Hong Kong Food Street I’m always reluctant to order seafood in a restaurant that doesn’t specialize in seafood. I’ve been burned too many times in restaurants where seafood is an afterthought on the menu. Even the … Continue reading →

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Fried Shrimp with a Side of Texas History

Posted on October 20, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Fried Seafood Platter at the Monument Inn Restaurant The substance seeps from every crack and crevice of the ground that surrounds the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. The air around here — humid, often filled with … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Monument Inn

Posted on October 19, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Photos from an October 2010 visit to the Monument Inn Restaurant in La Porte, Texas. A write-up about the visit is here: Fried Shrimp with a Side of Texas History. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. [flickr-gallery … Continue reading →

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Last of the Summer Crabs at Benno’s

Posted on September 22, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Benno’s on the Beach in Galveston On a recent Saturday afternoon I sat on the patio at Benno’s on the Beach in Galveston eating what seemed like bushels of whole blue crabs. I was with four of my most die-hard … Continue reading →

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