Sidle up to the fish counter for some DIY poke.

It’s soft shell crab season, y’all.

Grilled octopus is one of those high risk, high reward foods. At its best, it can be transcendent — crunchy on the outside and meaty on the inside. Good octopus will have a bit of chew to it, like al dente pasta. But badly cooked octopus is like eating a rubber tire: you could gnaw on it for days and still not break down the tough muscles and connective tissues.

Dish of the Week: Oysters Now that we’re in months with an ‘r’, we’re starting to hit prime oyster season, so you should be able to get some truly tasty beauties. If you’re looking for a good deal on raw oysters, you can head over to Maine Ave. Seafood Market, where last week oysters from Corpus Christi were $8 a dozen, and $15 for 2 dozen. Shucking them yourself is easy, and satisfying. Plus,…

Image courtesy of snoshuu Dish of the Week: Chinese hot pot Winter isn’t winter for me without huo guo, or hot pot. Whether you call it Chinese fondue, shabu shabu, Mongolian hot pot or steamboat, one thing is for sure – it’s hard to imagine a more soothing, communal dish. Most families start off with an electric frying pan filled with chicken broth, and small bowls of dipping sauces. My family would always gather…