I wanted to show a few local interpretations of this East Coast favorite.
The Fishguy Market
4423 N. Elston Ave.
773-283-7400
www.fishguy.com
Hugo's Frog Bar
1024 N. Rush St.
312-640-0999
www.hugosfrogbar.com
Shaw's Crab House
21 E. Hubbard St.
312-527-2722
www.shawscrabhouse.com
Shaw's Lobster Roll Recipe:
5oz. Maine Lobster Meat, coarsely chopped (knuckle, claw and leg meat)
2 Tbl. Hellmann's Mayonnaise
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 pinch Cracked Black Pepper
1 pinch Chopped Parsley
1 New England Hot Dog Bun from Highland Baking Company (Northbrook, IL)
2 Tbl. Unsalted Butter, melted
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly for immediate use. Brush one side of the New England Hot Dog Bun with 1 tablespoon of Unsalted Butter. Place in a hot skillet and toast until golden brown. Repeat this process with the other side of the bun. Slice the bun two-thirds of the way through, and stuff with the lobster mix.
State and Lake
201 N. State St.
312-239-9400
August 23rd, 12 p.m.
Chef Potluck Pig Roast
10 celebrity chefs to help Tracy Vowell of Three Sisters Farm in Kankakee buy a van for harvest deliveries to the city's top restaurants; Goose Island beer will be served
Red Light, 820 W. Randolph St.
312-733-8445
