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Celebrate National Lobster Day 2024 with Sweet Maine Lobster, Press Release

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is celebrating National Lobster Day on September 25, honoring the hardworking individuals who sustain Maine’s iconic lobster fishery. This day invites lobster lovers nationwide to savor the iconic staple at its seasonal best.

“National Lobster Day highlights the hardworking individuals and communities that make the fishery thrive,” said Marianne LaCroix, Executive Director at the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. “We encourage lobster fans across the country to show their support for the families who make it all possible by choosing sustainably harvested Maine Lobster.”

Costco, Luke’s Lobster, and more celebrate Maine Lobster Week, Seafood Source

Costco, Luke’s Lobster, and other companies are aiming to boost their sales of Maine lobster products with several promotions running before, during, and after Maine Lobster Week, which runs this year from 23 September through 27 September.

“It’s been important to us to celebrate National Lobster Day and Maine Lobster Week over the years to shine a light on the industry and bring recognition to the fishermen who we rely on for this wonderful product.”           – Luke’s Lobster Vice President of Marketing Meaghan Dillon

Try the Best Maine Lobster in Dallas for National Lobster Day, Taste of North Texas

Seafood lovers, National Lobster Day is September 25 and we’ve got the list of where to go in Dallas.

Beat the heat with the sweet and refreshing taste of Maine Lobster at 8 local restaurants. From high-end to casual, this Maine Lobster Tour gives everyone a sweet new bite of their favorite city.

Momofuku’s Sichuan Chili Butter Lobster Tail Collab Is Just In Time For Summer, Tasting Table

Summer is a time for pleasure — and good food is the quickest way to get there. If you’re like us, the warmth of the sun has us craving the bright, briny flavors of fresh seafood, which is why we can’t wait to get our hands on this limited-edition lobster tail collab between Get Maine Lobster and Momofuku. Get Maine Lobster has been on the cutting edge of premium seafood delivery straight to your door for years and Momofuku is Chef David Chang’s restaurant and grocery brand that’s widely credited as a key figure in the rise of Asian-American cuisine.

Special Offers Abound in US for National Lobster Day and Maine Lobster Week, SeafoodSource

Luke’s Lobster, Get Maine Lobster, and several other retailers and restaurants are offering specials throughout the week in recognition of National Lobster Day on 25 September and Maine Lobster Week.

“This is the third year of Maine Lobster Week and we have been getting more restaurants each year,” Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) Executive Director Marianne LaCroix told Seafood Source. “It gives an opportunity for restaurants to showcase innovative new dishes or a favorite lobster dish and gives the opportunity for those in Maine to enjoy lobster at the height of the season.”

Why Are There Two National Lobster Days?, The Takeout

Monday, September 25, is National Lobster Day, an official food holiday on which you can (and should) traipse along the seashore double-fisting whole lobsters. June 15, by the way, is also National Lobster Day. Nope, you’re not experiencing double vision as you Google. There are indeed two wholly distinct National Lobster Days every year, and the reason says a bit about how these “celebrations” come to exist in the first place.

The original National Lobster Day is the one celebrated on June 15, and like many national food holidays of its ilk, it’s not entirely clear how, when, or why it was established on that date. Some mysteries live on forever. The September 25 National Lobster Day, however, has a much more definitive origin story.

Maine celebrates National Lobster Day, National Fisherman

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is proud to celebrate the 8th annual National Lobster Day on Sept. 25 and commemorate the legacy of the hardworking men and women behind one of Maine’s oldest and most important industries.

“We’re delighted to commemorate National Lobster Day by honoring the people and communities behind this beloved seafood and its positive contributions to Maine,” said Marianne LaCroix, Executive Director of the MLMC. “We invite lobster lovers to celebrate with us by enjoying locally sourced, sustainably harvested Maine Lobster—which directly supports the hard-working individuals and families who make this fishery so special.”

This National Lobster Day, Help Support the Maine Lobster Industry, Press Release

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative Shares Resources for People Looking to Support the Fishery following Monterey Bay Aquarium “Red Listing”

This Seafood Lighthouse Comes Packed With Lobster, Scallops, and Crab, Delish

Introducing the Maine Seafood Lighthouse, a product of a partnership between Luke’s Lobster, SoPo Seafood, and the Maine Seafood group.

There are two variations of the lighthouse-shaped seafood tower, and both include lobster, crab, and scallops. Depending on whether you buy it from Luke’s Lobster or SoPo Seafood, you’ll also receive oysters or clam chowder. A tempting choice, we know.

Swap Buttercream for Buttered Brioche With This Lobster Roll ‘Wedding Cake’, Food & Wine

The website Myseafood has teamed up with the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative to unveil what they’re billing as “the first-ever Maine lobster roll wedding cake.” Okay, sure, some lobster roll diehard may have had one specially-commissioned in the past, but now any lobster lover has the opportunity to head to myseafood.com and buy one of these cakes for their big day — just make sure you give them five weeks lead time.

Forget the Turkey and Eat Lobster This Thanksgiving, Forbes

Traditional Thanksgiving dinners have all the classics –turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie – and we think it’s time for a change. So why not test out the old Pilgrim tradition of eating lobster for Thanksgiving?

Celebrate National Lobster Day with This New Maine Lobster Butter, Thrillist

Lobster is a versatile ingredient, beloved by many. So it’s no wonder that there’s a whole food holiday dedicated to the delicious crustaceans. The only way to celebrate, of course, is to eat as much lobster as possible in as many ways as possible.

Maine is Getting Ready for the First Maine Lobster Week, Boston.com

During one week in September, lobster lovers can order old favorites and taste new variations of the iconic Maine food during the state’s inaugural Maine Lobster Week, taking place Sept. 19-25. Visitors can snag lobster specials at restaurants, diners, food trucks, and lobster shacks statewide throughout the week.

How to Grill Shrimp, Lobster, Scallops and other Shellfish, The Today Show

For grilling lobster, you ideally want to purchase the crustacean alive from the tank at your local market so it maintains all its moisture until you cook it. Grilling it is super easy, infusing the meat with a subtly smoky flavor as the natural juices steam it.

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: The Best Gourmet Gifts For Foodies, Forbes

Let’s start with Maine lobster, widely considered the gold standard worldwide, and let’s continue with fresh, not frozen, 100% lobster meat. Once you do that, the lobster roll is deceptively simple, decadent, rich and like most of the picks here, travels really well, so you can get the same enjoyment at home during the pandemic that you would in normal times at a seaside Maine lobster shack.