LOBSTER REPORT!

First up is the “Lobster Roll” at Not Your Average Joe's (NYAJ) in the Lansdowne Town Center. No special reason for being first, it’s just that I went there first. But I suppose if you’re the kind of person who likes things in alphabetical order … consider it done. Where to next? Panera Bread in South Riding for the “Lobster Sandwich”. So how did they stack up? Take a look, then go take a bite and form your own opinion.

Not Your Average Joe's Lobster Roll (NYAJ)
Fresh lobster with celery, scallions and mayo on a buttered & toasted brioche roll with kettle chips fresh out of the fryer (it’s totally worth the extra 6 miles of walking)

• All tail meat – see picture of big chunk on fork =)
• Medium amount of mayo
• Celery & scallions add a great crunch and subtle flavor
• Brioche roll was great but was a little too much of a good thing
• Kettle chips – which this really isn’t about the sides … but what an awesome side
• Limited time offering
• Cost is $17.99
• I’m DEFINITELY going back for more before they're gone

Panera Bread

Fresh lobster with mayo served on ciabatta bread with your choice of MORE BREAD (oh, I know you guys are out there), a bag of chips (come to mamma), OR an apple.

• Mostly claw meat mixed with some shredded meat– claw meat tends to be rubbery
• Heavy on the mayo
• Ciabatta bread – I LOVE Panera’s ciabatta bread but it was too chewy (in a bad way) for this sandwich
• Bag of chips … they were yummy
• Not sure how long they are offering it
• Cost is $16.99
• I'd get it again if I was already at Panera and had a MAJOR *victoria beckham voice* craving for lobster

Bottom Line: NYAJ was the best tasting, best looking, and the homemade kettle chips really put it over the top. For an extra $1 it’s worth the trip to NYAJ in Lansdowne. Just my opinion … go get your own ... thanks for stopping by!