Dear Brave Lobster Lovers,

It was a raw and gusty February, but we all buffeted the torrents and we’re all stronger for it. March is finally here, bringing us more daylight (and its savings too), the much awaited first day of spring, and the famous Ides of March — a day we will honor by offering a free Caesar salad to anyone who comes in dressed in a toga or dressed as General Washington, who according to Wikipedia, quelled a mutiny among his officers on that day in 1783.

But above all, the occasion to really celebrate is our own birthday. The restaurant marks its 3rd anniversary on the 16th, and we’ll certainly be honoring all our patrons for making us their favorite destination. As a way of thanking you all, we’ll be offering a champagne toast to everyone who comes down to join us for dinner. Please note that we’ll be opening for dinner at 7 PM that evening. We look forward to seeing you!

Some other events coming up this month: I’ll be heading to Portland, Maine for the 2010 Canadian/U.S. Lobstermen’s Town Meeting, hosted by my friends at the Lobster Institute. Also late in the month, I’ll be cooking with Heather Nauert from FOX News in a competition at the James Beard House sponsored by New York Moves Magazine. As always, you can find us on Facebook and Twitter. Look for new videos up on our blog soon.

All the best,

Ed McFarland