Lobster Rolls

It’s finally reeking of summer in New York. That’s right, we're talking about the subways. But there is a silver lining—lobster rolls. Of preppy summer fare, there are few greater and none more satisfying. The best are teeming with fresh lobster and served up in cardboard trays and wax paper. We rolled up to the food truck laager in the Flatiron District last night to usher in the season of leisureliness properly.

Connecticut style (right) and Maine style (left) lobster rolls ($16).

Red Hook Lobster Pound specializes in fresh catch lobster. Susan Povich and Ralph Gorham, who founded the seat-of-your-pants operation in 2008, drive up the coast of Maine several times a week to round up their crustaceans. They serve up rolls in Maine (chilled lobster, celery, house mayo, light spices) and Connecticut style (warm lobster drunk on butter). In a moment of indecision we order both. Nine minutes later, no regrets. It is easily one of the best lobster rolls in New York (and we’ve had Lunch before).