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where to eat
Bridges Restaurant
Kent Narrows, an area just east of Kent
Island, has a healthy cluster of popular bars
and restaurants. This newer spot boasts
its own dock so boaters can “dock and
dine,” but it’s also accessible by car. Watch
locals pull ;sh out of the water while you
savor a watermelon-feta salad, ;sh and
chips or yet another scrumptious crabcake.
bridgesrestaurant.net
Knoxie’s Table
This cozy restaurant at the Inn at the
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club channels urban
chic but still ;ts with the low-key vibe of the
island. The kitchen plucks ingredients from
the chef’s garden for its seasonal menu—but
the outstanding fried oysters, biscuits and
cream-of-crab soup are always in season.
baybeachclub.com/dining/knoxies-table
The Narrows
With a backdrop of boats, birds and sunsets,
this decades-old local favorite in Kent
Narrows is known for its crabcakes and
cream-of-crab soup. It’s right on the water.
thenarrowsrestaurant.com
Rustico Restaurant & Wine Bar
The menu at this beloved Italian spot is pretty
heavy on seafood, but would you want it any
other way? If you’ve had your ;ll of crabcakes,
try the fried calamari, the Caprese salad or
the penne with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes
and marinara sauce. rusticoonline.com
where to stay
The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach
Club
With plenty of outdoor space that includes
beach access, a terrace with a large ;re
pit and a culinary garden, this modern inn
will add three shallow dipping pools this
spring. Prices range from $289–$589.
baybeachclub.com
Kent Manor Inn
This gorgeous waterfront inn, surrounded
by 220 acres, dates back to the 1820s and
offers kayaking, lawn games, 24 rooms (some
with balconies) and a popular Sunday brunch.
Rates range from $200–$329. kentmanor.com
Maria’s Love Point
You’ll ;nd personal touches, such as comfy
couches near a wood stove, at this four-room B&B, which features a pool and the
scenic Chester River out back. Rooms go for
$179–$272. mariaslovepoint.com
where to sip
Blackwater Distilling
The award-winning rum and vodka distillery
runs hourly tours and tastings from noon– 4
p.m. daily for $5 per person. Don’t miss
the dark rum and the coffee liqueur.
blackwaterdistilling.com
Cascia Vineyards
It’s tough to believe this relatively small
island actually houses a vineyard, yet there
it is at the end of a peninsula, about 10
minutes from the foot of the Bay Bridge. Stop
in and grab a few bottles on the way to the
beach (we recommend the Nebbiolo, Viognier
and Norton varieties). mcascia.wix.com/
cascia-vineyards
events
Spring Fling Car Show—May 5
This family-friendly affair is put on each year
by the Kent Island Cruisers, a club for classic
car enthusiasts.
Kent Island Day—May 19
Locals celebrate the 1631 founding of
Kent Island with a parade, historic exhibits,
activities, food and vendors.
Family Movie Nights
Free kid-friendly movies are screened
Saturday evenings from May through
September in various Queen Anne’s County
parks.
For more information on upcoming events, visit
the Queen Anne’s County website at qac.org.
etc.
