Sadly, the Bleeker street location shuttered its doors yesterday.
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| If I'd have known this was going to be my last visit to The Lobster Place, I would've taken more pictures! Also, I should've taken pictures of the mussels. These oysters were just too beautiful. |
My last memory of the Bleeker street location was last Tuesday, September 6th.
The dreary weather left Daniel and me longing for a warm bowl of mussels. We wanted something that could transport us to our favorite French bistro. Steaming mussels, hot pomme frites, and a nice light beer -- the perfect recluse from the storm.
When I got off the Christopher Street station and meandered down Bleeker, the rain splashed my face as I sped to my location. The shop was empty, especially compared to its sister-store at the Chelsea Market. But, the three gentleman working there that day definitely knew what they were doing. I asked them about the mussels -- which, were already scrubbed and de-bearded! -- then paid less than $5 for more than a pound of mussels. As I left, the fishmonger called out, "Have a great day, beautiful lady." And, although he probably said that to every woman that walked through the door, it was definitely something I needed that day.
Good bye Bleeker Street Lobster Place. I'll miss you.
that's unfortunate... love the re-design btw.
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