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A History Of Chain Restaurants And The Lobster Roll

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Jen Carlson

Published Aug 10, 2011

Modified Aug 10, 2011

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McDonald's has a lobster roll but they only serve it at some restaurants in New England and Canada. They call it the McLobster sandwich and it's served with white McLobster sauce made out of mayo, salad dressing and tartar sauce and the commercial gives us nightmares. But man... the price is right.

 

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Published Aug 10, 2011

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For better or for worse, lobster rolls sometimes end up in fast food chains. Perhaps it seems unnatural, but some curious eaters have tried them out anyway... here are some notes from the bottom of the food chains. Have you spotted a lobster roll where it shouldn't be? Tell us about it.

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Jen Carlson

Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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