The one thing I truly miss about the east coast is the late-spring/early summer soft shells. I’ve seen them frozen in the past (though not recently), but was hoping someone could suggest a local place to get them fresh. At... (4 replies, last updated by LKK June 9, 2007)

Serious Eats informs me that soft shell season has started in the Gulf, and fresh (not frozen) soft shells have shown up at Grand Central Oyster Bar...any sightings in Brooklyn? Fish camp, Blue Ribbon Sushi or Taro or any Sunset... (29 replies, last updated by malibu June 2, 2009)

For years, I have made a soft creamy cheese that resembles a commercial Boursin or Allouette for a couple of reasons: 1. I can 2. It is MUCH less expensive 3. It is very tasty and versatile People are often astounded at the idea of... (10 replies, last updated by Dee S August 24, 2008)

Hi, I’m looking for fresh soft-shell crab in Atlanta, haven’t seen them at Whole Foods or Dekalb Fmkt any ideas? Vanman (2 replies, last updated by vanman June 13, 2007)

I am craving some soft shell crab and wondering of any non-asian restaurants serving them on there menus right now. (20 replies, last updated by triple creme June 27, 2007)

I am having a birthday party and was hoping to serve soft shell crab! However my usual supplier, Bill’s Lobster, is currently on vacation and has none! Is there anywhere else that might have them that is reasonably priced?... (5 replies, last updated by bluedog May 25, 2006)

the 56th Fish Market on the east side of town always has them when they are in season. They are cleaned and no longer alive. I don’t know where to find them in that state if you require it. Kona Jacks on 91st and Meridian... (2 replies, last updated by squashblossom May 31, 2007)

recently relocated from the East Coast where I used to purchase great seitan from a small company. All the seitan I have tried here (Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl,etc...) are very chewy and not fresh. Anyone know where I can get the... (0 replies, last updated by kimchee September 11, 2003)

I know there have been a couple other posts here lately, but I need to know where I can find fresh shoft shell crabs at a restaurant, preferably Japanese, in TO. I think I read they have it at Starfish but my b-day is still a... (1 reply, last updated by Charles Yu May 7, 2007)

Who makes a decent one? I am tired of eating gross rolls in my quest for a decent one. I prefer vegetarian rolls, but ones with pork are okay. I don’t really like shrimp. The worst so far were at Le’s and East Asia.... (0 replies, last updated by maillard August 1, 2007)

I don’t see the fresh corn risotto on there. (4 replies, last updated by tbear June 16, 2005)

Anyone have any info on Soft Matzahs? is it really matzah? (11 replies, last updated by kiddush hopper April 17, 2007)

Where can I find a good hot soft pretzel? (7 replies, last updated by pkallan July 12, 2006)

Due to recent mouth surgery, I am limited to soft foods for the next week or so. Having exhausted my tolerance for yogurt, pudding, soup, and the like, and being a chowhound, I need some help. I am willing and able to expand my... (5 replies, last updated by tiviander September 19, 2005)

I have tried twice, unsuccessfully, to make dough for soft pretzels. I wanted to give out pretzels, in the shape of the number 2, for my daughter’s 2nd b-day. The dough keeps coming out too sticky to do anything with.... (4 replies, last updated by SizzlingJoe November 28, 2005)