"The lobster meat is, of course, the most important part of a lobster roll. But at Mermaid Inn in Chelsea, butter is also key. Their buttery brioche bun at this classic Oyster Happy Hour spot is well-toasted and finished off with a generous pour of melted butter, resulting in something like a big, semi-soft crouton. Inside, there’s fresh, tender lobster meat mixed with minimal mayo, relatively big slices of celery, and a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. The fries on the side are a big draw too—like slightly well-done McDonald's fries, but with Old Bay seasoning." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja
Alex Staniloff
