Bergdorfs Lobster Roll

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't hanker for a Maine lobster roll. Bergdorfs' Holiday windows even show a crab roll-to-be. une plateau de crustaces svp.

Does a fish roll exist?

Oh to be off swimming in nice warm caribbean waters.

Does her bodice look inspired by Alexander McQueens mussel corset?

Oh to just shake your lobster snowglobe.

And have Luke's Lobster truck show up in front of Bergdorfs.

Bergdorfs' blue lobster drove me down to Luke's storefront on 93 E. 7th street Saturday at 1:05 the joint was empty.

Naturally when my friend arrived 10 minutes later, the joint was jammed.

Natch we both got the lobster roll special for $17. Everything comes from Maine including Miss Vickies chips and the ME soda pop. The roll has NO mayo only big hunks of very fresh Maine lobster and a bit of seasoned butter on a perfectly toasted bun.

For true authenticity you sit on lobsters while you eat.

Lobsters are all over this joint.

Please stop by Luke's Lobster truck on 5th Ave. & 59th st?

Luke's Lobster

Lobster Shake, watercolor, 9" x 11"

I was painting this lobster when the earth shook at 1:59 or so.

I picked him up by accident on Saturday. You know how these things go. He was in good company. I could have chosen any of his friends nearby.
All so attractive. But no, I fell hard, as usual/comme habitude. Lobsters are a favorite of mine from way back. It was my ritual birthday dinner since I was 5, so what do you expect?

Last night I headed to Staples and more lobsters stopped me in my tracks. Direct from Maine no less.

I'd heard a lot of talk about Luke. His reputations preceeds him. This guy is famous for being fresh, but sometimes a girl has to take a chance anyway.

I studied his street creds carefully.

Whoa $16 bucks for a lobster sandwich? I'd bought a cooked lobster at Union Sq Market for half that.

This guy has to be something!

A girl came by with her boyfriend. I heard her say,
"I don't care. I'm getting one and you can't have any"

"Oh..OK?

I started having second thoughts...that good?

I decided to show some restraint and ordered only half lobster sandwich. This better be good I'm thinking. At least the little box can be reused to carry macarons.

PBers, I'm here to tell you this is the BEST lobster roll I've ever eaten. Certainly far better than that precooked lobbie I ate Saturday. Who knew? This guy, Luke does it right! I'll be back for more. Big FRESH chunks of lobster straight from Maine. No mayo in sight. Just a tiny, drizzle of butter on a nicely toasted bun. Heavens PBers, I'm telling you. If this guy went to Paris, he'd make out like a bandit and I'd be 1st in line. Well worth every penny.

Luke's Lobster can be found in Union Square several days a week in front of Staples. If you live out of town high tail it over here right now, even if we do have the occasional earthquake or so.

BONJOUR LUKE'S LOBSTER!