Crab Fest is Thursday in Reliable Source. See you there?

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to crack some shells and dip crab meat into melted butter! The popular National Press Club Crab Fest is returning to the Reliable Source next week.

The tasty crustaceans, the pride of the Chesapeake Bay, will be served along with a buffet of sides beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27. Why not join your fellow Club members in celebrating summer this way, with a view out toward the Washington Monument from the 14th floor of the Press Building?

To make a reservation, contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or at (202) 662-7443. Reservations are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past.

The Crab Fest buffet costs $40 per person for Club members, and $45 per person for guests, plus tax and gratuity.

Here are some of the culinary highlights you'll indulge in that night:

Hard-Shell Crabs, steamed to perfection with the legendary Old Bay seasoning.

On the Side: melted butter | spicy sriracha mignonette sauce | lemon wedges

• Butter & garlic Linguine pasta

• Char-grilled corn on the cob

• Classic coleslaw

Royale Feasts

• Shrimp & Sausage with corn and potatoes

• Corn meal crusted catfish with remoulade

Fresh Salads

• Strawberry & spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette

• Red potato salad

• Watermelon and feta salad

A Sweet Finale

• Chocolate and raspberry mousse

• Banana pudding

• Mini French pastries

• Crème Brule