And today has been an especially happy Friday indeed, because my friends and I got to have lunch from the Red Hook Lobster truck which stopped right by our office. Since this food truck came to DC it’s been getting a lot of buzz and the line-up for lobster has a reputation for being looooooong. I’m afraid today was no different.
If you can see allll the way up to the top of the street – that’s where the line began! It took us two entire hours to get through. I love that I laugh when I see people waiting 2 hours for Georgetown Cupcakes and yet I did the exact same thing today for a lobster roll. It was hot hot hot outside in the sun but we just HAD to press on and see what all the fuss was about.
Finally we made it.
I ordered a lobster roll and a handmade lemonade. Photographed in the sunshine before running back to work!
Oh my, it was so. good. GIANT chunks of lobster – I even found a whole claw in mine! – on a soft, buttery bun. And a crunchy pickle to top things off. I was also extremely dehydrated and starving by the time we ate, which made both components taste especially wonderful. Perhaps that’s their trick?? 
So! This weekend is my last weekend in my old place! It’s time to get pack-a-lacking and soak up everything I’m going to miss in my old neighborhood.
See you then!
- Beth
You are dedicated! lol.
I’ve done that for bbq’s and such that our building puts on. And the food always makes it worth it. But you’re right- it could just be because by the time we get it, we’re starving…
Have a good last weekend in the old ‘hood!
just read about this joint on WaPo and it immediately reminded me of Kogi’s in LA, but w/ actual food. How much is the lobster roll anywho? I mean, 2 hours is kinda insane, but I’d line up for a real-to-goodness lobster roll in LA.
I believe they’re $15 each. Well worth it – you get big chunks of very good lobster in each roll.
wow, lobster in a food truck? That sounds cool. I didn’t realize DC had food trucks too! so it’s a spreading fad!
wow,that line is crazy…but I’d definitely wait in it as well!
two hours for the roll? it must be really good!!!
last weekend in the city? oh … that’s must be sad
OH my goodness, that lobster roll looks good!!! I’ve never had one but have always wanted to try it. Now I don’t know if I will ever be able to if it is not from that food truck! lol
i haven’t had lobster in forever! a good roll is hard to find in l.a….
[...] actually, considering last summer we waited for 2 hours (in very hot sun) for our first taste of Red Hook Lobster Truck. Apparently love for lobster knows no bounds. Sadly though, I think last summer is the last time [...]