Editor Pick
Channel Marker
- July 9, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Sandy Goes from Staten Island, New York
When researching the island, I spoke with the owner of the Channel Marker, Linda Wheatley via email and she was quite helpful with general island information. I looked her up when we arrived. She was sitting at the kitchen table of the restaurant cleaning soft-shelled crabs, their specialty. You can't get crabs any fresher than that. Of course we ordered the sandwich of three lightly battered and fried soft-shelled crabs served on Wonder White Bread for $10.99 with fries. My husband ordered coconut shrimp on skewer for $8.99. Another Southern favorite, sweetened or unsweetened tea was served. The crab sandwich was fabulous and I could have had another sandwich but restrained myself.
We mentioned to the waitress the difficulty in getting a golf cart and did she have any suggestions as the carts were all rented. She asked where we were staying, called the owner of our B&B who said she would have one after the ferry departed. This is typical of the friendly and very accommodating folks you meet on Tangier Island.
Talking with the owner and the helpful waitress reminded us that there are some lovely people out there willing to take the extra step to provide good service. That good will goes a long way.
From journal Tangier Island, Virginia-Step Back in Time