The lobster roll is “no longer just a New England obsession,” said Bon Appétit. This “humble sandwich”—a mound of lightly dressed lobster chunks served on a simple bun—has “lately captured the national imagination.” Below, a few great variations built in places you might not expect:
Blue Plate Oysterette Santa Monica, Calif. Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that the L.A. area is home to “an exemplary” lobster roll. Blue Plate’s is “served on a top-split brioche roll with a side of house-made sweet-potato chips.” 1355 Ocean Ave., (310) 576- 3474
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