CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – National Crawfish Day takes place on Wednesday and celebrates one of the South’s most iconic foods.
Should the blood alcohol level for driving in your state be lowered? Here’s what happens if you exceed yours Every year, this mudbug brings out not only a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables but a language all its own, according to the National Day Calendar . Crawfish is a fresh-water cousin to the lobster and provides a unique flavor to many homegrown Southern dishes. It can either be baked or boiled and is usually seasoned with a distinctive brand of southern heat.
If you have not been to a crawfish boil, then you might not understand the meaning of digging into your food. A boil consists of a massive pile of corn, potatoes, sausage, and other shellfish. Make sure you bring paper towels!
One way to celebrate this day is by enjoying some crawfish. Yelp has put together a list of the best places to get crawfish in western Massachusetts.
- Crazy Seafood – 847 Riverdale Street, West Springfield
- Springdale Lunch – 827 Main Street, Holyoke
- Red Crab Juicy Seafood – 1404 Boston Road, Springfield
- Royal Buffet – 591 Memorial Drive, Chicopee
- Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ – 201 Worthington Street, Springfield
- Westwood Restaurant and Pub – 94 N Elm Street, Westfield
- Gombo Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar – 159 Main Street, Northampton
- Nippon Grill and Seafood Buffet – 935 Riverdale Street, West Springfield
- Olympic Deli Restaurant – 232 Chestnut Street, Springfield
- Eastside Grill – 19 Strong Ave, Northampton
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