I just saw this in my inbox from the Thrillist. I thought someone was jacking Ben’s underground lobster roll idea, but on closer inspection that is Ben. I thought it was Color Me Badd –>More at the Thrillist.
I tried out Ben’s new “Underground Lobster Pound” the other night. It’s a secret Brooklyn underground spot where you can get a lobster roll at night. Usually around 5-10pm …and after hours he can slide you a roll through the mail slot. Dang, I don’t know if I just gave away too much information. Anyway the lobster roll was really awesome. There was a lot of fresh meat on that sucker. Ben then proceeded to cook up several live lobster in front of us for future rolls and bisque (which is available tonight if you’re quick enough to find out where it is). Right now it’s close company that have access, so he doesn’t get shut down (at least so soon). You can contact him on his site Brooklyn Chowder Surfer to inquire. Don’t be shy.
I hope you guys get to try it, because it’s really good, he’s a great guy and you’re getting something homemade from a celebrity chef here –Throwdown with Bobby Flay: Chowder episode, organizer of the Brooklyn Fishing Derby, guest on Martha Stewart Living, Heritage Radio host – “Catch It, Cook It, Eat It”
For more on the Underground Lobster Pound, check out this well-produced video from Foodcurated.com
Also here’s a nice tip Ben shared with us on pulling out the lobster tail meat.
The closing party was at Brooklyn Ale House. There was a smoked blue fish from Acme in Greenpoint. It was super good. The right amount of saltiness to eat with crackers. I got the award for Most Absentee Fisherman and won a hair cut at Hair Metal Salon. Very fitting. Thanks Ben.
Brooklyn Fishing Derby – photos, videos, news
The winner – John Ruffino’s 40 inch striped bass caught in Long Island City. This guy’s a character. He needs his own TV show.
Opening Night Party at Dream Fishing Tackle in Greenpoint. Ben smoked some pretty big trout and blue fish. That blue fish was like pulled pork. Tender and tasty. It got written up and I was quoted in the New York Times! You can still sign up for the derby that’s running all month long @ Brooklyn Chowder Surfer.
My friend Ben is throwing a Brooklyn fishing derby next month. This sounds fun.
More info at BrooklynChowderSurfer.com
I got invited to the Food2 Launch party at the Food Network Kitchens in Chelsea Market. Wow so fancy. I thought there would be 5 people and a pizza. It was packed, cocktails, mini arepas, mutton sliders and whoopie pies! I met a lot of food bloggers. I really haven’t met many in real life before. It really hit me that there are so many perspectives on life and food. It’s not all karaoke and Chinese buns. I ran into my friend Ben who made a superhero outfit that I bought for close to $700 at an art auction when I was really drunk. I think that’s why they give you the free cocktails at those things. It was surprising to see him there, but then I remembered that he’s Mr. Chowder (aka Mr. Bobby Flay Throwdown, Mr. Martha Stewart). And he was surprised to see me too, but I didn’t have an excuse.
Just recently I’ve been getting invites to food blog related events like today’s Hot Dog Hootenanny. It’s awesome and weird. It’s like once I was so grateful to being invited, the floodgates opened and got more invites. Now the concept of the Attitude of Gratitude is new to me. Basically think about how when you do something for someone and they are genuinely grateful, you end up doing/giving more because you love that feeling of appreciation. Somehow it’s supposed to work the same way with the Universe. I don’t claim to know how it works. I’m no quantum physicist or new age hippy. It just works. Fuck it. I love it. I love it. I love it. (Molly Shannon style). I even just got offered a choice of Ford cars to use for food blogging for a few days. I’m considering it. I suppose there is a market demographic of karaoke food bloggin drivers and I’m the one to blog it.
It was really exciting going to this Food2 party. I had a great time. Thank you Victor Lu and Food2!
…now about that TV show that’s on my dreamboard.
This is me in the Superhero Artman suit that Ben made.
