from ME to NY - the best of maine on the LES

a good lobster roll is not too hard to come across in nyc. however, a good lobster roll for under $35 is. but, alas, it has been found. for only $14. and consumed. and consumed 3 more times.

where: luke's lobster 93 E. 7th street

when: best to go before 8pm to avoid the line out the door. which soon will be wrapped around the block.

why: perfect lobster roll, delicious root beer and all for under $16

i met my girlfriends, heather & nora at luke's to test out the lobster roll. the menu is small and simple. the staff are all original mainers. the tiny, quaint shop plucks you out of nyc and drops you in a little maine go-to that only locals know about. fortunately, only a few new yorkers know about luke's too as it just opened october 1st.

i started out with the staple lobster roll. amazing. super fresh lobster and lots of it stuffed into a mini bun that has been lightly buttered and toasted golden brown. a touch of mayo and a sprinkling of some secret seasoning (luke swears its only celery salt). this roll is best combined with salt & vinegar chips and a cold, sweet root beer.

H & N devouring lobster rolls

we were so impressed with luke's lobster roll classic, we decided to step it up a notch and get a taste of maine; lobster roll, shrimp roll and crab roll all in the mini form, pickles, 2 empress claws, chips (i nixed mine for an extra pickle) and yet another root beer.

in line for round 2

'a taste of maine'

needless to say we left full. and happy. and enough money left in my wallet to get a cab home.

p.s. luke is pretty cute.