Lobster Culinary Events Return Nationwide for Summer Celebrations

In celebration of National Lobster Day on June 15, chefs and restaurants across the U.S. are showcasing creative lobster dishes that go beyond the traditional steamed lobster. Chef Jay Kumar of LORE Brooklyn offers a seared lobster tail with bold ginger, garlic, and creamy coconut sauce, while Breva Brighton Beach serves lobster knuckles escargot-style in a Pernod butter sauce, reflecting local flavors. Meanwhile, Bourbon Steak in Washington, DC, features a Maine Lobster Pot Pie with black trumpet mushrooms and lobster dumplings, which has become a signature dish. In Florida, chef Mike Rumplik brings New England authenticity to Apopka with his Nauti Lobstah restaurant, known for lobster dishes and popovers that highlight his Rhode Island roots. New York-based Chef Rasika Venkatesa will present lobster rolls infused with warm South Indian spices at Connecticut's Litchfield Inn summer supper series, blending Indian culinary heritage with international flavors. Additionally, Scotty’s Food Truck in Edmonds offers a Wild Atlantic Lobster and Roasted Corn Chowder, inviting locals to enjoy lobster in a rich, savory chowder during Father’s Day weekend.