Also known as Chinese mitten crab because of its fuzzy claws which resemble mittens, the seasonal delicacy is prized for its rich, buttery and slightly briny roe with a luxurious mouthfeel.
SAN FRANCISCO – California Dungeness crab, a staple of holiday celebrations ... 1 and likely later, deprives their enthusiasts of the homegrown delicacy before Thanksgiving.
A crab enthusiast, 60-year-old Simon Tsui, who works in publishing, had already enjoyed the delicacy several times this season, both locally and in Shenzhen, where they were cheaper.
It means getting your claws into some Florida stone crabs … and the legendary spot of Joe’s Stone Crab knows a thing or two about this saltwater delicacy. Get to crackin’, because it’s ...