Flavour of the Year: Our five favourite takes on the lobster roll
Flavour of the Year: Our five favourite takes on the lobster roll
This year’s East Coast lobster glut gave Toronto umpteen variations on the lobster roll.
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- 201406
- At <strong>John and Sons,</strong> the butter-poached lobster is doused in bisque and tarragon aïoli, then sprinkled with parsley. Every bite is incredibly rich. $24. <em>56 Temperance St., 416-703-5111.</em>
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- Provençal
- Provençal
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- 201405
- <strong>Origin Liberty’</strong>s mixed-race lobster roll swaps in a tostada for the bun and piles on lobster mixed with miso, yuzu, chilies and sriracha. On top: salty pops of tobiko. $14. <em>171 East Liberty St., 416-649-4567.</em>
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- Mex-Asian
- Mex-Asian
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- 201409
- The rolls at <strong>Rock Lobster</strong> are sublimely simple: a buttered, toasted hot dog bun stuffed with a spot-on ratio of lemon zest, mayo, shredded meat and Old Bay spice. $14. <em>110 Ossington Ave., 416-533-1800. </em>
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- Traditional
- Traditional
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- 201407
- Sweet grilled corn, lime, green onions and chilies kick up the luscious lobster sub at <strong>Reds.</strong> It’s made for sharing, but you’ll want to devour one solo. $23. <em>77 Adelaide St. W., 416-862-7337.</em>
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- Salsa Style
- Salsa Style
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- Even Paula Deen would blush at <strong>Catch’</strong>s roll, which brings a soft milk bun stuffed with lobster, dipped in beer batter and fried until it’s a hot, oozing lobster bomb. $22. <em>744 St. Clair Ave., 416-658-0568.</em>
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- Fairgound Fried
- Fairgound Fried
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The Lobster Roll at The Mermaid and the Oyster in Oakville rocks. Full of fresh lobster meat and a light toss of lemon mayo. Just like home!!!
Sorry Toronto Life, none of these appeal to me –especially at these prices!