lobster

Is this what they call the circle of life?

adamg — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:23:34 +0000

UPDATE: It was all a joke. Apparently landlubbers like me don't know when to take a Gloucester lobsterman seriously.

So these Buddhist monks went up to Gloucester and bought 534 live lobsters so that they could set them free in the ocean. Good Morning Gloucester reports some loberstermen heard about that, figured out where the release was, went out and hauled up exactly 534 lobsters to sell:

Thank you and come again next year Mr Buddhist monks, we would like to invite you back again and again to purchase our lobsters and "restock the pond."

Californians should leave lobster rolls to trained professionals from Gloucester

adamg — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:07:43 +0000

Joey's butter gets melted by a couple of women in California who posted a lobster-roll recipe that includes (you are sitting down, right?) lettuce, paprika and, almost worst, jalepeno peppers.

But what really turns Joey's face red is their suggestion that frozen lobster tails are an acceptable substitute for the real stuff:

What is wrong with people??? ... Really now???? You’re gonna go and say that frozen lobster tails are in any way shape or form equally as delicious as fresh shucked meat? Oh No You Diin't

Why would anybody eat lobster in public?

adamg — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:55:19 +0000

Richard Auffrey doesn't get it:

A plastic bib is not attractive on anyone.

Fate of albino lobster decided

adamg — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:44:32 +0000

Good Morning Gloucester hosts a guy trying to go around the world for free for a CBS show. Watch him determine what happens to the albino and walk the Gloucester greasy pole (starts around 2:30 on the video).

In Gloucester, they don't give babies Sox caps, they give them their own lobsters

adamg — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:58:38 +0000

Gloucester two-month-old with a live lobster.

How do you get the meat out of lobster cuddlers?

adamg — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:17:32 +0000

Meredith Green points us to this New York Times article about attempts by Linda L. Bean (yes, as in LL Bean) to corner the Maine lobster market, scare us off from inferior "imposter" Canadian lobster and rebrand lobster parts she thinks are too scary - such as calling claws "cuddlers." Only you won't be able to call them that, because she wants to trademark that name, so you'll need to refer to them as Cuddler-brand lobster claws, or face the wrath of her copyright police. No word on her new name for tomalley.

They use Twitter to come out of their shell

adamg — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:54:09 +0000

The Mass. Lobstermen's Association's Twitter feed is delicious with drawn butter.

How they roll in Maine really sticks in Gloucester man's claw

adamg — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:27:26 +0000

Maybe it's just as well we let Maine go in 1821. Joey C. wonders what sort of idiots they breed Down East who put celery, tarragon or lettuce in their lobster rolls. He shows how to do a lobster roll right (complete with photos).

Mutant lobster has giant claw, yellow splotches

adamg — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:27:57 +0000

The stuff of nightmares - or a good lobster fra diavolo - up in Gloucester, where the wild things are.

Friendliest Catch

adamg — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:03:41 +0000

The boys explain how they get their lobster pots ready on the Stanley Thomas in Gloucester.

A sign from the sea gods!

shane_curcuru@drupal.org — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:00:01 +0000

A 4 clawed lobster was found off of Newport, RI this past Monday. Lobsterman Patrick Marks released her back in to the wild after getting pictures; I can only hope she procreates.

I know; this was in RI not MA, but one can only hope that this is a sign that there may be more multi-clawed lobsters out there, just waiting to be caught, and once of a certain size, steamed and put on my plate. I would gladly trade a tail for any two claws, myself.

What a tail: James Hook re-opens at old location

adamg — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:34:37 +0000

BostonZest gets the scoop: They re-open today.

Why they were closed.

Eastie beasties

adamg — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:46:47 +0000

Jenny, a staffer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, describes a typical day at the Harbor Explorers program at Piers Park:

To begin our day at Piers Park the kids and Pat always pull up the lobster traps, which is very exciting for the kids. We have caught red rock crabs, spider crabs, and a couple of lobsters. We bring down a white bucket with us so we can put what we catch in the touch tank. The kids also enjoy crabbing and looking for bait. ...

Bin 26 Enoteca, Clio raves

adamg — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:48:31 +0000

Richard can't say enough good things about this Beacon Hill wine bar/restaurant:

... Overall, this was a top-notch evening with not the slightest of complaints. The food, wine and service all came together in perfect unity. I heartily recommend that you check out this restaurant, for either lunch or dinner. I think it would work well for a couple seeking a more intimate meal, as well as a group seeking a fun time. ...

Mini highly recommends Clio in the Back Bay despite a mediocre fois gras:

... Fortunately however, the main courses and dessert saved the day. I ordered the butter basted lobster while SO got the pork rib (or pig as they called it on the receipt!). I loved my lobster, it might just be the best cooked lobster I've had! The meat was really tender and slightly undercooked towards the center. Wow delicious! I wonder how they do it? ...

Landmark lobster company set to re-open at old location

adamg — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:44:45 +0000

James Hook could be back at its old location within two weeks, operating out of trailers at first, Dishing reports.

Earlier:
Broiled lobster: James Hook goes up in flames.