Cedar Crossing is a cozy little wine bar and restaurant tucked away next to the Metro station in the Takoma neighborhood of DC (while next to Takoma Park, MD (right on the border, in fact) it is still in DC).  As little bistros go, this one is your typical DC establishment -- a little bit of all types of cuisines, no real one style or genre defining their menu.  A date spot that is not too pretentious or fancy, and somewhere where the locals like to hang out.  The chefs will even come out to talk to you and see how you like your entrees.  And don't even get me started on the beer selection.

So while they do have a set menu, they also like to put different items on special.  I've passed by this place a few times this past summer where crab cakes were on special, but had usually already had dinner at that point.  So the last time I noticed that crab cakes were on special again, I made a special point to go in, as you never know when they'll be coming back.  Once you walk inside, the entire place was filled with the smell of sweet, delicious crab (mind you, the place isn't very big).  So was the special of the day truly special?  Let's find out!