sitting at ducks on the bay - View this location on map 'been trapped in the traffic that brings nearly 300,000 people to ocean city on a summer day? exit off the route 50 bridge and drop in on the end-of-day scene at m. r. ducks (800-659-7703), a favorite of charter captains and crews. the name is a play on maryland eastern shore dialect, in which 'them are' is pronounced as 'em ahr.' sidle up to the gazebo bar and follow the local lead by ordering a can of domestic beer ($2.50). there's live music on the weekends. one recent night, a guitarist held court by using a beer bottle, a baseball cap and a woman's behind as his slide. the cheese-encrusted crab dip in a french bread bowl ($9) will take the edge off your hunger.'' New York Times 311 talbot street, Ocean City, MD Restaurant, Nightlife, Budget, Local spot

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