In Annapolis, the Seafood Palace Buffet stands as a monument to this obsession, drawing devoted pilgrims from across the state and beyond who come bearing empty stomachs and ambitious appetites. This ...

Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Harriet Taubman, Babe Ruth, blue crabs and Edgar Allen Poe are some of what Maryland is known for.

The answer, by the way, is always yes. Always. The Maryland-style crab cakes deserve special mention, particularly for a Mother’s Day celebration in the Free State. These golden-brown patties appear ...