Love this deep dive, Elisabet! I actually had a friend who also just came back from a visit to Maine where she went on a lobstering boat. She lit up recounting all that she had learned about lobsters. I specifically recall that the ones served locally are often soft-shelled and sweeter because they often ship the hard-shell lobsters to be sold elsewhere — something about them preserving better. Fascinating! Maine is high on my list to visit.
I didn’t know that fact! It makes complete sense! I think the one I took and ate was hard shell, though. They are all soo good! I’m glad you liked the article 🥰
Great write up! Though I'm pretty sure most New England states (at least) have maximum lobster size requirements as well (not that I've picked up that many that exceed them here in MA waters; I've certainly grabbed enough undersized ones!).
Next time you're in Portland, Eventide has my favorite lobster roll in the city (hot and buttered, which is the only way to go -- the only downside is they're disappointingly small). As you drive up, if you stop in Portsmouth, NH, Geno's has another terrific one. But my favorite lobster roll is from The Travelin' Lobster, just outside Bar Harbor, in Maine, where the jumbo roll has what I can only assume is the meat from three lobsters stuffed in it. For a whole lobster, the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound (just off Mt. Desert Island) is my go-to, but anywhere you can get them fresh is hard to go wrong!
Love this deep dive, Elisabet! I actually had a friend who also just came back from a visit to Maine where she went on a lobstering boat. She lit up recounting all that she had learned about lobsters. I specifically recall that the ones served locally are often soft-shelled and sweeter because they often ship the hard-shell lobsters to be sold elsewhere — something about them preserving better. Fascinating! Maine is high on my list to visit.
I didn’t know that fact! It makes complete sense! I think the one I took and ate was hard shell, though. They are all soo good! I’m glad you liked the article 🥰
Great write up! Though I'm pretty sure most New England states (at least) have maximum lobster size requirements as well (not that I've picked up that many that exceed them here in MA waters; I've certainly grabbed enough undersized ones!).
Next time you're in Portland, Eventide has my favorite lobster roll in the city (hot and buttered, which is the only way to go -- the only downside is they're disappointingly small). As you drive up, if you stop in Portsmouth, NH, Geno's has another terrific one. But my favorite lobster roll is from The Travelin' Lobster, just outside Bar Harbor, in Maine, where the jumbo roll has what I can only assume is the meat from three lobsters stuffed in it. For a whole lobster, the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound (just off Mt. Desert Island) is my go-to, but anywhere you can get them fresh is hard to go wrong!
Wow, thank you for all the recommendations Lou! I'll make sure to visit when I'm back! 😍