People always forget that I am from Brooklyn. It makes introducing them to my favorite places fun because for them, they discover a new piece of NY they never knew, and for me, I now have someone to go to those places with.
I've been working on a project for work, The Waterpod, that is currently located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn (http://www.thewaterpod.org/). Turns out, it is less than a 5 minute drive from the BEST Lobster Roll place in all 5 boroughs. On a beautiful, bright, sunny, warm Thursday afternoon, I kidnapped one of my coworkers and we drove there to see how the project was doing. A trip out to Sheepshead Bay however, is never complete without a stop at Jordan's Lobster Dock on Harkness Avenue.
After meeting up at the project with the 4 artists who are living aboard and 2 of their supporters, the 8 of us headed over to what would be a fabulous seafood lunch. The unassuming resto, with a handful of picnic tables and a covered patio with plastic tables and chairs, is more reminiscent of a roadside New England lobster shack than a high end dining establishment in New York.
When you walk inside to order, (there is no waitress service) the only menu is the one hanging above the counter. A chalk board next to the kitchen lists the prices of whole lobster by the pound. For me though, I order the same thing every time, the lobster roll.
For $14.95, you get a quarter pound of Maine Lobster meat overflowing the top of a toasted egg bun with a single piece of romaine lettuce. (For a few extra dollars, you can get a side of fries or corn.) Coleslaw, mayo and a lemon wedge are served on the side, to dress to each persons liking. With the chunks of meat freshly boiled and thickly chopped (I had a full claw this time) the only way I ever enjoy it is exactly as it is served.
I quickly explained the proper technique for eating it, by placing a napkin beneath the paper lobster roll tray it is served in (this protects any pieces that accidentally fall on the table without having to lose the meat to dirt) and eating a couple of pieces of the meat with a fork before attempting to pick it up and finish it by hand.
The 8 of us downed the rest of the smorgasbord, which included authentic New England style clam chowder, packed with tons of clams and thick chunks of potato. A side order of summer sweet corn on the cob, onion rings (huge rings which were battered and fried to a perfect crunch) french fries (fresh cut potatoes lightly salted) and sweet potato fries helped to cap off the meal.
With Cold Stone Creamery right next door, we finished our meal with some delicious ice cream. While the Waterpod may only be there for another week, I think it's important I check on their progress by making a couple of more site visits before they leave... and if I happen to plan it around lunch time, I guess supporting the local business will be in every one's best interests, especially if it means more lobster rolls for me!
Check out Jordan's at http://www.jordanslobsterdock.com/
I've been working on a project for work, The Waterpod, that is currently located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn (http://www.thewaterpod.org/). Turns out, it is less than a 5 minute drive from the BEST Lobster Roll place in all 5 boroughs. On a beautiful, bright, sunny, warm Thursday afternoon, I kidnapped one of my coworkers and we drove there to see how the project was doing. A trip out to Sheepshead Bay however, is never complete without a stop at Jordan's Lobster Dock on Harkness Avenue.
After meeting up at the project with the 4 artists who are living aboard and 2 of their supporters, the 8 of us headed over to what would be a fabulous seafood lunch. The unassuming resto, with a handful of picnic tables and a covered patio with plastic tables and chairs, is more reminiscent of a roadside New England lobster shack than a high end dining establishment in New York.
When you walk inside to order, (there is no waitress service) the only menu is the one hanging above the counter. A chalk board next to the kitchen lists the prices of whole lobster by the pound. For me though, I order the same thing every time, the lobster roll.
For $14.95, you get a quarter pound of Maine Lobster meat overflowing the top of a toasted egg bun with a single piece of romaine lettuce. (For a few extra dollars, you can get a side of fries or corn.) Coleslaw, mayo and a lemon wedge are served on the side, to dress to each persons liking. With the chunks of meat freshly boiled and thickly chopped (I had a full claw this time) the only way I ever enjoy it is exactly as it is served.
I quickly explained the proper technique for eating it, by placing a napkin beneath the paper lobster roll tray it is served in (this protects any pieces that accidentally fall on the table without having to lose the meat to dirt) and eating a couple of pieces of the meat with a fork before attempting to pick it up and finish it by hand.
The 8 of us downed the rest of the smorgasbord, which included authentic New England style clam chowder, packed with tons of clams and thick chunks of potato. A side order of summer sweet corn on the cob, onion rings (huge rings which were battered and fried to a perfect crunch) french fries (fresh cut potatoes lightly salted) and sweet potato fries helped to cap off the meal.
With Cold Stone Creamery right next door, we finished our meal with some delicious ice cream. While the Waterpod may only be there for another week, I think it's important I check on their progress by making a couple of more site visits before they leave... and if I happen to plan it around lunch time, I guess supporting the local business will be in every one's best interests, especially if it means more lobster rolls for me!
Check out Jordan's at http://www.jordanslobsterdock.com/
As a long time Jordan's fan I could not agree more!
ReplyDeleteBravo to Jessiemro for great reviewing.