New and Improved TnT Foodie thread

Dr.Amber Trichome

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It's still hard shell season for lobsters and they'll molt into their new shells in a month+.
Some people like hardshell because their shells are completely packed with meat and they think they're getting more meat, but imo, like you said, zero flavor. Especially when it's drowned in mayo..soft shell lobster contain more water in the shells when you crack them, but much sweeter. Night and day from a hard shell.
But yeah, that f-ing roll that was on is atrocious. Lobster rolls should be on a cheap hot dog roll with celery salt( optional :p) I'm suspicious when they start jazzing up rolls with a non-traditional bun.
Best of luck with the new move!
Wow. I wish i knew that before I wasted my money. I just don’t get the entire roll part. I think a lobster burrito or taco would be better. The hole idea lobster roll idea is so gimmicky.

I’m not falling for scams like this anymore. I had a similar scam in NYC with a Ruben sandwich that was $25. A line out the door for the most Die for Ruben sandwiches ever made at Katz’s Deli. Not worth it. Total hype.
 

natureboygrower

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Wow. I wish i knew that before I wasted my money. I just don’t get the entire roll part. I think a lobster burrito or taco would be better. The hole idea lobster roll idea is so gimmicky.

I’m not falling for scams like this anymore. I had a similar scam in NYC with a Ruben sandwich that was $25. A line out the door for the most Die for Ruben sandwiches ever made at Katz’s Deli. Not worth it. Total hype.
At first I thought $30 was reasonable this time of year, hard shells prices are higher than soft shells. But after asking my friend who losters what boat price was ( what the wholesalers pay the boat owner directly) it sounds like the restaurant you were at are overcharging a bit. Boat price rn is $6.50 a lb ( low for hardshells) and there probably was about 1 lobster worth of meat in that roll. $20 woulda been more of a fair price. But like you said, you're paying for hype.

That all being said, the best places ( for lobster) are the little roadside shacks run by lobstermen/women who catch the lobsters themselves. They skip the middleman mark up. And though some places may look sketch, these places are usually very busy and turn over more lobsters than an established restaurant.

I have a friend with a restaurant who tempura batters just the tails. He sells out every night. I'll suggest a taco:p
 
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