Matt speaks to Marianne Lacroix, Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. Maine Lobster Week, which kicks off on Sunday—a week long crustacean celebration all across the state. From the humblest lobster shack to the finest dining in Maine, everyone is encouraged to EAT MORE LOBSTER!!
From Kennebunkport to Portland, from Rockland to Bangor, from Camden to Presque Isle—there are all kinds of reason to treat yourself with Maine lobster!

• Check it out at: mainelobsterweek.com … you’ll find listings that features lobster rolls, lobster specials and lobster three course menus as searchable items.
• Some Stats:
  • Over 80% of lobster caught in the U.S. comes from Maine
  • 5,600 LOBSTERMEN WHO OWN AND OPERATE THEIR OWN SMALL BUSINESSES
  • 100% HAND-HARVESTED LOBSTER
  • $1B ANNUALLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE MAINE ECONOMY
  • 400+ YEARS IN OPERATION; ONE OF THE OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATED INDUSTRIES IN NORTH AMERICA
  • Lots more to see at mainelobsterweek.com/restaurants
• Something new this year: The Lobster Roll Remix, Thursday 9/25.
  • Globally inspired twists on the iconic Maine lobster roll crafted by some of Maine’s most inventive chefs.
  • From spicy Sichuan to Thai street food, sushi fusion to Mediterranean, each bite reimagines Maine lobster in exciting new ways.