Lobster-Maine-ia Comes to Seattle in January
Formerly known as Lobsterpalooza, Lobster-Maine-ia boils over at the Seafood Waterfront Grill on Pier 70 during the month of January, in this annual celebration to the undisputed King of Crustaceans – the lobster. And this year it will be predominantly the Maine Lobster, featured in all but one of the special lobster dishes created for this culinary event.
Although the prized species can be found from the Canadian Maritime provinces to North Carolina, about half the annual catch of cold-water lobster in North America comes from Maine. Because harvesters know that protecting the resource now will help to guarantee their livelihood in the future, diners can be assured that Maine lobsters are a well-managed, sustainable marine resource.
I missed this event last year, but am already making plans to get to this years event. Perhaps more than once!
The special Lobster-Manie-ia menu includes:
- Lobster Napoleon— crisp wontons, Asian slaw, miso orange dressing ($14)
- Lobster Bisque, classic style with makers mark butter ($12)
- Lobster Slider— tarragon mayonnaise, celery, chunk Maine lobster ($6 each)
- Maine Lobster Risotto—with asparagus and black truffle ($34)
- Lobster Salad— fresh mango, fennel, mache, passion fruit vinaigrette ($16)
- Steamed Live Maine Lobster— coconut jasmine rice, lemongrass red thai curry broth ($44)
- Grilled Live Maine Lobster— thin spaghetti, marinara sauce, Penn Cove mussels ($45)
- Roasted Maine Lobster Tails— water chestnuts, miso, orange, scallions ($46)
- One-Pound Grilled New Zealand Lobster Tail— cognac, demi glace, green peppercorns, cream ($69)
Location: Waterfront Seafood Grill, 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70 (map)
Dates: Kicks off January 6th, 2011
Time: Open daily at 4 pm, with dinner service starting at 5 pm
Reservations recommended.
Photo credit: moni @ flickr
