Lobster Pound

SIKSUKR · 08-15-2013, 07:34 AM

Strange getting your Maine lobsters from Mass.

Woodsy · 08-15-2013, 09:07 AM

It's amazing to me how a thread can degenerate sooo fast.... I get that Lady had a bad experience.... It doesn't matter what restaurant you go to, they cannot please everyone. I agree with Bobby Lobster that in this day & age with internet everywhere, a bad review can seriously damage a business, regardless of what business you are in.

I go to the Lob Pound on a very regular basis! I do love it there! I don't eat fish (I have a rule.... I don't eat fish, fish don't eat me!) But I do enjoy their Pizza a lot as well as their Italian specials! I have seen the good and the not so good....

BUT in every instance, The Lob Pound staff, be it the waitress, Bobby Lobster or the owners have tried to make it right. I love the place and I think they are a GREAT addition to the Weirs!

Woodsy

brk-lnt · 08-15-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Strange getting your Maine lobsters from Mass.

"Maine Lobster" describes the home-waters of the crustacean, not the fisherman.

And, it's mostly a marketing gimmick anyway.

BroadHopper · 08-15-2013, 10:18 AM

Seems like Maine lobsters bought in Mass is pretty steep! Or maybe it is the time of year you buy the critters.

Third week in July, right off the boat in Kennebunk harbor, I was able to purchase 8 hard shell chix lobsters at $2.99 a lbs.

They were excellent, filled with meat! I cook it myself as most people like their lobster meat very firm, almost rubbery.

granitebox · 08-15-2013, 10:27 AM

He showed his invoice, what else is there to do? We're talking about his source of supply now?

brk-lnt · 08-15-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by granitebox

He showed his invoice, what else is there to do? We're talking about his source of supply now?

Well, you're assuming that invoice is real. Has it been sent out for handwriting analysis? Has anyone looked at the image file to see if it's been photoshopped? I'm guessing we could fill another 5 pages here just discussing various sub-merits of the invoice. In particular I find it very suspicious that the invoice pic was not taken "right side up". Rotating an invoice image like that is a common practice among people trying to be deceptive.

Also, has anyone verified the counts, assuming the invoice is legit? He *says* he bought that many lobsters, but all we have to go on is this piece of paper.

This whole invoice thing is very shady to me. It lists the customer as "Weirs Beach", that could be anyone. Can a Beach even *buy* products?

Also, can anyone verify the rumor that the Lobster Pound is going to start disallowing children in the main dining room?

Heaven · 08-15-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Well, you're assuming that invoice is real. Has it been sent out for handwriting analysis? Has anyone looked at the image file to see if it's been photoshopped? I'm guessing we could fill another 5 pages here just discussing various sub-merits of the invoice. In particular I find it very suspicious that the invoice pic was not taken "right side up". Rotating an invoice image like that is a common practice among people trying to be deceptive.

Also, has anyone verified the counts, assuming the invoice is legit? He *says* he bought that many lobsters, but all we have to go on is this piece of paper.

This whole invoice thing is very shady to me. It lists the customer as "Weirs Beach", that could be anyone. Can a Beach even *buy* products?

Also, can anyone verify the rumor that the Lobster Pound is going to start disallowing children in the main dining room?

Lol! Great post. . .

RailroadJoe · 08-15-2013, 03:41 PM

Man, you people are murder.

tom-sr230 · 08-15-2013, 03:56 PM

the prices seem to be on par with other restaurants in the area except of course the 4.00 Wendy's meal. if I can get a good meal with a couple of drinks and a night out for my family of three for 100.00 plus tip I would call it a win...I just would not order the lobster if it was out of my price range...not that it is ..I just don't order lobster at a restaurant because I eat it like a raccoon eats the trash and would need a shower afterwards!!!!!!

RailroadJoe · 08-15-2013, 04:45 PM

I forgot to mention, but the $4.00 meal at Wendys was for both the wife and myself. Kudos to FLL.

Mr. V · 08-15-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

I forgot to mention, but the $4.00 meal at Wendys was for both the wife and myself. Kudos to FLL.

How healthy was that cheap meal, hmm?

dpg · 08-16-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

I forgot to mention, but the $4.00 meal at Wendys was for both the wife and myself. Kudos to FLL.

Lets see the itemized invoice from your heart specialist.

RailroadJoe · 08-16-2013, 07:12 AM

I do not save receipts, but the next visit, I will save it. Here is the breakdown: my wife has the small chilli ($1.69 I think) no chesse just crackers; I have the $.99 chicken sandwich and value fries; I get one senior drink (we could get two but one is plenty) they are free. Altogether it I now eat to live, not live to eat.is under $4.00 but the tax (love it) comes to an even $4.00.
The last time I had a $50.00 meal was about 25 years ago at a place in Maine on the ocean. Not sure of the name.

BroadHopper · 08-16-2013, 08:17 AM

You had fries from Mcdonald? WOW! Prepare to meet the maker! All the fast food chains uses hydrogenated oils for frying. I'd rather eat a $20 boiled lobster than the new 'coffin nails', McDonalds fries.

You better have a direct line to CMC.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 08-16-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

You had fries from Mcdonald? WOW! Prepare to meet the maker! All the fast food chains uses hydrogenated oils for frying. I'd rather eat a $20 boiled lobster than the new 'coffin nails', McDonalds fries.

You better have a direct line to CMC.

I was going to say you're wrong and post a link to some article or another as backup but damn, you're right! It seems they all claim to be using non-hydrogenated oil (0% trans fat) but it's not quite the truth. Here's a link: http://nickpineault.com/mcdonalds-fries/.

Dagnabbit, I love fries!! Not McD's though, I prefer Wendy's!!

BroadHopper · 08-16-2013, 01:11 PM

I just happen to drive by the dumpster at a McDonald and stop to read the side of the box that actually says 'hydrogenated vegetable oil'. I knew the fast food chains will say otherwise.

I always use cold pressed olive oil for all low temperature cooking and preparations. I use safflower or grapeseed oil for frying and searing.

tom-sr230 · 08-16-2013, 04:07 PM

one benefit of grapeseed oil is the high smoke point it has .

phoenix · 08-15-2013, 08:45 PM

in the end a restaurant charges what it wants and consumers decide whether to go there or not not seems pretty simple to me

WakeboardMom · 08-16-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

in the end a restaurant charges what it wants and consumers decide whether to go there or not not seems pretty simple to me

Yup. Pretty basic formula.

Quick reply to the person who said supermarkets do a bad job of cooking lobsters. Market Basket has a special steamer and they've been perfect each of the 5 or 6 times I've had them this summer. Certainly worth a try!

08-15-2013, 07:34 AM	#1
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Strange getting your Maine lobsters from Mass. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-15-2013, 09:07 AM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Wow! It's amazing to me how a thread can degenerate sooo fast.... I get that Lady had a bad experience.... It doesn't matter what restaurant you go to, they cannot please everyone. I agree with Bobby Lobster that in this day & age with internet everywhere, a bad review can seriously damage a business, regardless of what business you are in. I go to the Lob Pound on a very regular basis! I do love it there! I don't eat fish (I have a rule.... I don't eat fish, fish don't eat me!) But I do enjoy their Pizza a lot as well as their Italian specials! I have seen the good and the not so good.... BUT in every instance, The Lob Pound staff, be it the waitress, Bobby Lobster or the owners have tried to make it right. I love the place and I think they are a GREAT addition to the Weirs! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-15-2013, 10:18 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Maine Hard shell Seems like Maine lobsters bought in Mass is pretty steep! Or maybe it is the time of year you buy the critters. Third week in July, right off the boat in Kennebunk harbor, I was able to purchase 8 hard shell chix lobsters at $2.99 a lbs. They were excellent, filled with meat! I cook it myself as most people like their lobster meat very firm, almost rubbery. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day. Last edited by BroadHopper; 08-15-2013 at 08:06 PM. Reason: spelling

08-15-2013, 03:56 PM	#9
tom-sr230 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: north of boston/and paugus bay Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	prices seem on par the prices seem to be on par with other restaurants in the area except of course the 4.00 Wendy's meal. if I can get a good meal with a couple of drinks and a night out for my family of three for 100.00 plus tip I would call it a win...I just would not order the lobster if it was out of my price range...not that it is ..I just don't order lobster at a restaurant because I eat it like a raccoon eats the trash and would need a shower afterwards!!!!!!

08-16-2013, 07:12 AM	#13
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	dpg I do not save receipts, but the next visit, I will save it. Here is the breakdown: my wife has the small chilli ($1.69 I think) no chesse just crackers; I have the $.99 chicken sandwich and value fries; I get one senior drink (we could get two but one is plenty) they are free. Altogether it I now eat to live, not live to eat.is under $4.00 but the tax (love it) comes to an even $4.00. The last time I had a $50.00 meal was about 25 years ago at a place in Maine on the ocean. Not sure of the name.

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08-15-2013, 10:27 AM	#5
granitebox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Steamboat Springs - Bear Island Posts: 160 Thanks: 149 Thanked 81 Times in 36 Posts	He showed his invoice, what else is there to do? We're talking about his source of supply now?

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08-15-2013, 03:41 PM	#8
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Man, you people are murder.

08-15-2013, 04:45 PM	#10
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	I forgot to mention, but the $4.00 meal at Wendys was for both the wife and myself. Kudos to FLL.

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08-16-2013, 08:17 AM	#14
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Fried food. You had fries from Mcdonald? WOW! Prepare to meet the maker! All the fast food chains uses hydrogenated oils for frying. I'd rather eat a $20 boiled lobster than the new 'coffin nails', McDonalds fries. You better have a direct line to CMC. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-16-2013, 01:11 PM	#16
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Despite NcDonald's claims. I just happen to drive by the dumpster at a McDonald and stop to read the side of the box that actually says 'hydrogenated vegetable oil'. I knew the fast food chains will say otherwise. I always use cold pressed olive oil for all low temperature cooking and preparations. I use safflower or grapeseed oil for frying and searing. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-16-2013, 04:07 PM	#17
tom-sr230 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: north of boston/and paugus bay Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	high fry point one benefit of grapeseed oil is the high smoke point it has .

08-15-2013, 08:45 PM	#18
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,562 Thanks: 63 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	in the end a restaurant charges what it wants and consumers decide whether to go there or not not seems pretty simple to me __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future