To celebrate the Market Street group of restaurants Crab Festival, we are excited to have a $50 gift card, free for one lucky reader.
First a little word about this tasty annual event though. The Market Street Crab Festival begins January 12 at all Market Street locations and runs through the end of February, offering five different kinds of crab served at least a dozen different ways. Along with mouthwatering Dungeness crab from Oregon, there is Alaska King Crab, Maryland Lump Crab, Snow Crab, and Rock Crab. It’s truly the time for enjoying crab, no matter which variety you prefer.
For diners who love sweet Dungeness crabmeat, they will find this year’s catch especially succulent. According to Nick Furman, Director of the Oregon Crab Commission, “The Oregon Dungeness crab season’s got off to a roaring start with 10 million pounds of the prized crustacean crossing the docks already, and we’re only at the beginning of the harvest.” He added: “The quality’s been excellent so far. The Dungeness are full of meat and larger than usual in some areas of the coast.”
Quality and bounty are also hallmarks of this year’s Alaska King Crab harvest. Claudia Hogue, Foodservice Marketing Director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, says, “Alaska fisherman braved the icy water of the North Pacific and Bering Sea to harvest a wonderful catch of Alaska King Crab, timed to ensure optimum quality and sustainability. No other shellfish makes quite the impression of Alaska King Crab which is unmatched for its sweet flavor and rich texture. Alaska Crab delivers on the ‘wow’ factor.”
Market Street diners can enjoy menu choices featuring crab in appetizers, salads, and entrees with selections like Crab Ravioli, Maryland Lump Crab Cakes, Three Crab Combination (with King, Snow and Dungeness), Market Street’s Famous Large Alaska Red King Crab Legs, and a 6-Ounce Center Cut Filet King Crab Oscar – to name just a few of the delicious crab menu specials.
To put your name in the hat for the $50 gift card, all you need to do is complete the following sentence:
“Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is…”
Post your answer as a comment on this story, at the bottom of the page. We will pick a random winner next weekend. Good luck!
Market Street Grill & Market Street Oyster Bar
2985 East 6580 South, 942-8860
48 West Market Street, 322-4668
10702 South River Front Parkway ~ 302-2262
Market Street Broiler
260 South 1300 East, 583-8808
Website: www.gastronomyinc.com/msg
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I love the Market Street restaurants!
Now that it is 2010, my new year’s resolution is to enjoy more dates with my husband. This gift card could give me a jump start!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to lose weight and eat better.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat crab!!
Now that it is 2010, my New Year’s resolution is to broaden my culinary tastes, starting with seafood!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to start winning more contests.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to stop taking my wife to McDonalds on date night.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to stress out less about cooking, cleaning, etc. Eating out would definitely help with that!
Now that it is 2010, I hope I can eat healthier and stay away from the junk food!
Now that it is 2010, my New Year’s resolution is to make sure date night happens every week!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to watch my portion sizes and be more healthy.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to study every day.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is not to make silly resolutions. When change is needed, change. When it isn’t, don’t.
Now that it is 2010, my new year’s resolution is to be the best wife for my husband.
Now that it’s 2010, my new years resolution is to eat more leafy greens and less cream…unless I can have them together.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat more crab.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to go to a spin class at the gym at least once this year. I am terrified of them. Also, to not ever eat at a fast food restaurant.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is… to not gain more than 25 pounds… I’m pregnant.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is…to make a menu every week so I know what to make for dinner! Helps save money too!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to buy local as much as possible. (except for crab
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Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is… to take a cooking class with my girlfriend. Any recommendations?
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat more avacados.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is…to coach youth sports this year.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat more fish!
@Will – check out the U’s Lifelong Learning cooking classes, they have some great ones!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to quit drinking. During the week.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to join and contribute to a community organization
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat better, work out more, and in the end, look much better!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to figure out and focus on what’s really important to me.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to can and store more fresh fruits and vegetables so I eat healthier (and live more environmentally friendly) in 2010.
Now that is is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat healthier, exercise more consistantly, and continue date nights with wife.
Now that it is 2010, my New Years resolution is to eat healthier and learn to cook better meals for my family.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to get my food photography business up and running! I can take photos on my trip to market street and post them to your blog!
My new years resolutions are to go to more SL Bees games and to continue to kick ass. I think this gift certificate will help me with the latter (but not the former).
Now that it is 2010, my new year’s resolution is to explore local restaurants!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is spend more time with our 2 year old and less at work. Play more games, tickle more, trips to the zoo, park and maybe even introduce her to crab!
One of my New Years Resolution is to read as many good books as I can!
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat out with my wife at least every other week!
I don’t make resolutions but I am a gigantic seafood lover and am drooling thinking of crab now…. mmmmm.
My resolution is to continue to experiment with new ingredients and recipes.
Now that it is 2010, I resolve to focus my dining choices on quality over quantity, regardless of the the style, price-range, or perception.
to run 3 times a week so I can eat more.
Now that it is 2010, I resolve to cook more on my grill.
I can’t wait for eating delicious lobster and crab dipped in butter and dripping with lemon juice.
Market Street Restaurants are on the money….
They’ve maintained quality through the years.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat my body weight in crab before the end of February. This gift card would be helpful.
Now that it is 2010, my new years resolution is to eat more seafood!
Thanks for all the entries, another really popular competition.
We have now selected a random winner, and have contacted them directly.
Now that it is 2010 my news resolution is if you are going to to eat, eat well.
Take a much needed vacation.
live louder, laugh longer, and love more!