Fill Up On Lobster Rolls, The Most Popular Local Dish In Massachusetts
By E Jamar|Published June 07, 2020
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
While some people might think that lobster rolls are most commonly associated with Maine, people from Massachusetts are well aware that this is the most popular local dish here in the Bay State. New England as a whole is home to some of the freshest seafood in the nation, and this decadent lobster creation is no exception. Whether you love a Maine-style lobster roll, or a traditional buttery lobster roll, it’s no argument that lobster rolls are the unofficial dish of Massachusetts, and this is especially true for Boston.
If you've grown up in Massachusetts, you already know that lobster rolls are the unofficial dish of our state.
In simplest terms, a lobster roll is a hot dog type roll filled with tender lobster meat. Some variations include lettuce, and a grilled or toasted roll.
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However, there are actually two different kinds of lobster rolls.
A traditional lobster roll is just lobster meat with a delicious, buttery roll beneath it. A Maine-style lobster roll is the same sandwich, but the lobster meat is covered in mayonnaise. Here in Massachusetts, we tend to adopt the Maine-style roll.
Maine might have popularity, but everyone knows that Chatham Pier Fish Market in Cape Cod, or The Lobster Pool in Cape Ann are home to the best lobster rolls in the state. (Okay, maybe we're a bit biased.)
Not only is all of New England home to great lobster rolls, Boston has truly taken on the dish with flare.
Lobster rolls are deeply ingrained in Boston culture, as we've been eating them for half a century. It's easy to find many different variations of the lobster roll in Boston, but one thing is always uniform: the freshness. Boston is home to some of the freshest lobster meat around, and it makes for truly unforgettable lobster rolls.
Lobster Rolls might bring about some kind of nostalgia for you, especially in the summer.
While this local favorite dish is typically available year-round, the best lobster rolls are enjoyed upon the water on a beautiful Massachusetts summer day.
It's easy to see why lobster rolls are the unofficial dish of Massachusetts—we just make them to perfection every time.
Do you agree that lobster rolls are the most popular dish in Massachusetts? What style do you prefer? Where’s your favorite place to get a lobster roll? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
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