Tom E.
Yelp
Every time I visit NY, I make it a point to stop at the Plaza, especially in the basement at the Food Hall- I mean, it is one of my favorite places on the face of the Earth (real talk). On my last visit, I saw there were a few additions (OK, it was like 10 years since my last visit, so I guess that were to be the case). After walking in circles, I saw a poster with a lobster roll- covered in Petrossian caviar.
Now, mind you, I literally just got off the plane from Denver, and met my buddies, this was the first stop for me. Omg, I was so excited on so many levels (I was meeting friends who I hadn't seen in over 2 years). Seeing a lobster roll topped with caviar (which, honestly, I am not even a fan of, but the concept excited me!)? I mean, how NY is that?
So, I decided to order one, and it came with a bag of chips. For $45, it was the most expensive lobster roll I have ever had (other ones I have had topped out at $36 and $39). But, this one, looked special.
The place was crowded, but they cranked my order quickly. I then rushed over to the table my friends were at, and started unpacking my lunch like a giddy schoolboy. It came with 2 boxes- one with the roll, and one with the caviar goodies. That was literally the first time I actually had a caviar tin, that I opened and actually spooned on myself. I followed the instructions, and saved the leftovers to dip with the chips.
You know what, it wasn't bad at all! In fact, it actually complemented the roll. It was pretty damn good. But, not eating caviar like that before, I was scared I would get sick (thankfully I did not). In fact, I almost stopped at the caviar place next door in the food hall, but I didn't feel like blowing all my money the first hour I was in town (which is VERY easy to do in NY, FYI).
Needless to say, this was quite a unique experience and I am glad I tried it. If you like lobster rolls and want to try something decadent, I would tell you to give it a shot! I don't think you will be disappointed! Then, you can also say you had caviar in NY!
They do have other options, if you don't want lobster- everything my friends ordered here they enjoyed as well.