Best of Metromix New York 2012Lobster Roll
Nothing gets New Yorkers more riled up than debating its proper execution of a lobster roll: mayonnaise or butter? Brioche bun or hot dog roll? Shoestring or hand-cut fries? Regardless of your flavor, here's five favorites. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Ed's Lobster Bar
222 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012Neighborhood: Nolita
Ed’s version gobs on the mayo, celery and lemon juice, but it also employs unsalted butter and coarse salt for a grainier kick. Sea-salted fries replace the shoestrings.
Nominees
Fairway Cafe
480-500 Van Brunt St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231Neighborhood: Red Hook
Go for the view, stay for the lobster roll
Luke's Lobster
93 E. Seventh St.
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
The main attraction here is made with four heaping ounces of lightly seasoned and gorgeously pink Maine lobster meat, crammed into an oh-so-lightly mayonnaised bun.
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia St.
New York, NY 10014Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
The huge chunks of fresh lobster are piled high on a Pepperidge Farm hot dog bun. Owner Rebecca Charles keeps the condiments traditional: lemon, celery, salt and pepper.
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231Neighborhood: Red Hook
Maine lobsters make the six hour trip south the meet their fate at the Red Hook Lobster Pound. Rolls are made with just a little bit of mayo, celery salt and a blend of spices.
Last year's winner
Luke's Lobster
93 E. Seventh St.
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
The main attraction here is made with four heaping ounces of lightly seasoned and gorgeously pink Maine lobster meat, crammed into an oh-so-lightly mayonnaised bun.
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