Dear Lobster Lovers

The warm weather is here and I’m excited because it’s planting season. My starters have already sprouted and within a week I’ll be transplanting them into the ground. This summer, John will also be adding to our bounty with his New York-grown varieties as well. Springtime has already brought some seasonal treats into the restaurant — soft-shell crabs, which we’ve been enjoying in sandwiches and grilled over parsley salad, and Habit sauvignon blanc from Santa Barbara, made by long-time friend of Ed’s Lobster Bar, Jeff Fischer.

May will continue to keep us busy here in the restaurant. Mother’s day is fast approaching on Sunday the 9th and we’re looking forward to helping you celebrate your day and thank mom with our lobster rolls and homemade apple pie. Also early in the month, I’ll be live on LXTV with Sara Gore on the 11th from 5-6 PM, and I’ll also be appearing on Toni On! NY on WPIX Saturdays at 6 PM with some outdoor cooking tips for your summer barbecues. For those of you who follow us on Facebook and Twitter, look for some more smokehouse staff meals from my Big Green Egg. We’ve been enjoying lots of brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, and various smoked birds. Also in May is Zagat’s voting, which comes to a close on the 16h. Please show your support for Ed’s Lobster Bar and vote here.

We’ll be closed for Memorial Day, May 31st, but you’ll hear from us before then with a special mid-month update about an early June event in which we’ll be celebrating the New York release of Big Claw Wine, a new North Coast blend made especially for pairing with lobster. As always, for the most up to date information about what’s happening throughout the month, check out our news blog and join our following on Facebook and Twitter.

All the best,

Ed McFarland