On Smith Island, soft-shell blue crabs are packed and ready for their journey from the water to the table. Each one has passed through days of careful tending — a patient cycle of work and watchfulness that defines life along the Chesapeake. Dinner offers a glimpse into the final stage of a time-honored process — a testament to the care, timing, and tradition behind every harvest.
On Smith Island, soft-shell blue crabs are packed and ready for their journey from the water to the table. Each one has passed through days of careful tending — a patient cycle of work and watchfulness that defines life along the Chesapeake. Dinner offers a glimpse into the final stage of a time-honored process — a testament to the care, timing, and tradition behind every harvest.