{"id":4471,"date":"2021-08-25T11:51:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T03:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terroirsense.com\/?p=4471"},"modified":"2021-08-25T11:51:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T03:51:19","slug":"the-lobster-diaries-roll-ing-on-the-coast-of-maine-day-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terroirsense.com\/en\/p\/4471.html","title":{"rendered":"The Lobster Diaries: Roll-ing on the Coast of Maine, Day 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

DAY FIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 6, 2021<\/p>\n

I have very fond memories from a visit to Belfast, Maine as a young adult filled with possibility, romantic dreams and hopes.\u00a0 For sure, we had to make a stop to revisit my memories and check out the famed Young\u2019s Lobster Pound <\/strong>(2 Fairview St, Belfast, ME 04915; Tel: \u00a0<\/strong>(207) 338-1160<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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I was delighted to find Belfast a little lost in time, still very earthy, crunchy and crafty and only slightly bigger.\u00a0 Chase\u2019s Daily and the Belfast Food Coop survived and thrived.\u00a0 Ginger\u2019s one request on our expedition was a stop at a special knitting shop here, Heavenly Yarns.\u00a0 She shopped.\u00a0 I explored.<\/p>\n

Young\u2019s Lobster Pound sits on the water across from Belfast Harbor.\u00a0 Between 80-100 picnic tables surround the main building, some on the water and some in a little pine tree shaded area.\u00a0 You can even sail in and tie up to the dock while you dine on site or take your seafood spoils to go.<\/p>\n

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The Lobstermen at Young\u2019s represent a new generation of charismatic hosts \u2013 charming and audacious.<\/p>\n

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Mom was lobstered-out.\u00a0 I know!\u00a0 How could that not be?\u00a0 She ordered the Peeky Toe Crab Roll.\u00a0 I stayed true blue to the mission at hand and ordered a Lobster Roll.\u00a0 These sandwiches are served on seeded hamburger style buns which provide an interesting but acceptable meat to bun ration.\u00a0 The lobster was sweet and tender but the bun style receptacle proved a bit too sloppy.\u00a0 Chunks of meat kept slipping out.\u00a0 Mom\u2019s Peeky Toe Crab Roll however, was the revelation of the day.\u00a0 Piled high with crab tossed very lightly in mayo, it was light, tasty, sweet and salty.<\/p>\n

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Young\u2019s gets big bonus points for it\u2019s BYOB, BYOT (Tablecloth) and BYOC (cocktail) policy\u2026. We watched as the crowds arrived toting fancy coolers and decamped their treats on the tables while they waited for their order to be prepared.<\/p>\n

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Belfast is buzzing about a new Lobster Shack arrival and the LOBSTER WOMAN who owns and operates it, Sadie Samuels.\u00a0 As you might imagine, lobster women are uncommon.\u00a0 Captain Sadie sets out each day around 4 a.m. to set and haul in her lobster traps, returns to the harbor and sets up her lobster shack, Must Be Nice <\/strong>[Lobster& Merchandise<\/strong>] (15 Front St, Belfast, ME 04915; Tel: no phone number available, not even on the website), to open at 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

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Her Lobster Roll is a classic, simple treat tossed in mayo and served on a lightly toasted split roll.\u00a0 Two plusses for Must be Nice include the picturesque Belfast Harbor setting and the Mini Lobster Roll\u2026 a quick little affordable bite at $11.<\/p>\n

We headed a little inland to Augusta for our last stop on our Lobster Roll journey.\u00a0 The Red Barn Diner <\/strong>(455 Riverside dr. Augusta ME 04330; Tel: (207) 623-9485) is famous and since we were on our way back down to Portland, we stopped for one last Lobster adventure.<\/p>\n

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The Red Barn features Lobster Rolls and Fried Chicken.\u00a0 As much as I positively LOVE fried chicken, I stayed true and ordered the Lobster Roll.\u00a0 Lots of covered picnic tables adorn the hillside so there\u2019s plenty of seating.\u00a0 There are even some enclosed structures in case of some Maine inclement weather.<\/p>\n

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The Lobster Roll was sweet, tender, loaded with lobster and tossed in mayo.\u00a0 I think this one might have mastered the perfect ratio of toasted split bun to lobster meat.<\/p>\n

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CLASSIC WINE PAIR v MAINE BEVERAGE PAIR<\/u><\/p>\n

Domaine Joseph Colin Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes v Oyster River Winegrowers Dry Cider<\/p>\n

Domaine Joseph Colin Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know you\u2019re thinking we brought another heavy hitter and how could the Maine Cider compare to a Domaine Burgundy?\u00a0 Well hold on\u2026. True enough, the chardonnay was fantastic filled with green and yellow apple flavors, lemon citrus, mushrooms, minerals, light toasted oak notes and layers of creaminess enhanced by the buttery rich lobster.\u00a0 However, it was too rich for the Crab Roll\u2026 and completely over powered the light and delicate salty crab.<\/p>\n

Oyster River Winegrowers Dry Cider<\/strong><\/p>\n

We stumbled into their tasting room back in Camden and discovered a little hidden gem.\u00a0 Founded in Warren, ME in 2007, Oyster River Winegrowers produces dry ciders from organically farmed apples and natural wines made from American Hybrid grapes also grown organically in Maine and Vitis vinifera<\/em> (familiar grapes like Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) grown in Long Island, New York.\u00a0 We tried the \u201cCarbonic Maceration\u201d Red and the Chardonnay at the shop and purchased the cider for our beverage showdown.\u00a0 Well, this dry cider was crisp, light and refreshing with just a bit of earthy funk on the finish and paired perfectly with the Crab Roll.<\/p>\n

WINNER:\u00a0 IT\u2019S A TIE!!\u00a0 SERIOUSLY\u2026..<\/p>\n

The trip is winding down.\u00a0 We\u2019ve lobstered, wined, dined, sailed, tasted and discussed.<\/p>\n

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August 7th<\/sup>, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

WRAPPING AND ROLLING IT UP<\/u><\/p>\n

Cruising back down the coastline into Portland for one final night together, Mom and I compared notes on our hits and misses, best bites and sips and most fun memories.<\/p>\n

HERO OF THE WEEK AWARD:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Predat, our tow truck driver, literally saved our trip.\u00a0 This very kind man could have left us stranded after he got us off the highway.\u00a0 Instead, he went out of his way calling, texting and searching for a tire place open with the tires we needed available and ready to install.<\/p>\n

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FUNNIEST MOMENT OF THE TRIP:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Driving by Red\u2019s Eats in Wiscasset and \u201cGiving Red\u2019s the Finger.\u201d\u00a0 Probably shouldn\u2019t post that photo here or Ian will fire me but you can go to the Facebook page and find it.\u00a0 We laughed all night about it.<\/p>\n

BEST LOBSTER SHACK SETTING<\/strong><\/p>\n

McLaughlin\u2019s in Lincolnville.\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure if it was the foggy, drizzly New England day or just the quiet and quaintness of the cove but there was something special about this setting that exceeded my Lobster Shack imagination.<\/p>\n

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BEST LOBSTER SHACK HOSPITALITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hands down, the Lobstermen at Young\u2019s Lobster Pound in Belfast take the prize here.\u00a0 They were charming, handsome, fun and loved being part of experience.<\/p>\n

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BEST OUTFIT OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to let you choose this one, Mom thinks it\u2019s her Elton John rock style sunglasses but I think it\u2019s my black and white striped tee with the sequined lobster that I found in Rockland at some strange off-brand shop for $7.<\/p>\n

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BEST SETTING TO EAT A LOBSTER ROLL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BEST MAINE BEVERAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was pretty tough to pick.\u00a0 We were surprised by the variety and quality of what we found.\u00a0 To be sure, there is an authenticity, craft and earnestness in every Maine beverage we tried whether it was cider, mead or wine.\u00a0 Our winner by the slimmest margin is the Honeymaker Lavender Mead.<\/p>\n

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BEST CLASSIC WINE PAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another very tough choice here\u2026. They were all pretty great.\u00a0 I think just in terms of pure pleasure, the Do Ferreiro Cepas Vellas Albarino 2019 takes it because MOM finished the whole bottle\u2026..<\/p>\n

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AND NOW\u2026. BEST LOBSTER ROLL\u2026..<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mom and I are unanimous.\u00a0 It was the CLAW-ossal at Claws in Rockland.\u00a0 Never mind that the roll was just overflowing with complete huge sweet lobster tails and juicy, tender claws.\u00a0 The meat was thoroughly cleaned, poached in butter, drizzled in butter, soaked in butter and did I mention, the butter?\u00a0 It was warm and steamy and just plain lip-smacking deliciousness.<\/p>\n

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BUT\u2026 we have to give an Honorable Mention to the LOBSTER POPOVER at The View at 16 Bay Harbor, Camden. We were delightfully surprised at how good this tasted.\u00a0 Sure, it\u2019s a more upscale, gourmet version of a lobster roll but it was pure tasty goodness.<\/p>\n

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And so that\u2019s the end.\u00a0 We made some new cherished memories.\u00a0 Saying goodbye at the airport is always tough but did I mention we\u2019re going to MONTANA next month???\u00a0 I wonder what culinary diary I can come up with for you all!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The lobster hunting journey comes to its finale. And let us find out which lobster roll is the best on their exciting and memorable trip.
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