Bewitched

A friend who is vacationing in Maine sent me a picture of his lunch: a lobster club sandwich. I was so enthralled by my phone screen that I neglected my actual lunch.

Since I am not going to Bal Harbor any time soon and it feels wrong to be lusting after another man's sandwich, I've rounded up several recipes and plan to have my hand at it next weekend. In the meantime I'll keep lunching on food for mortals (unless I go to Bibiana for their extended Restaurant Week).

1. A take on the Neiman Marcus sandwich by YumSugar

2. This has a vanilla bean mayo. Vanilla-lobster is one of my favorite combos, though I've never tried it in mayonnaise.

3. Since this one is from the Maine Lobster Council, I take it they know what they're talking about.

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar in the OBX

Just a quick recommendation if you are in the Kill Devil Hills area of the Outer Banks - pop into Awful Arthur's on Beach Road near Mile Post 6 and check out the views in the upstairs bar over a nice cocktail, and then do the Fresh Oysters and Steamed Lobster dinner, both of which are market price but more than reasonable for sure. The seafood is totally fresh and gorgeous, and the vibe is relaxed and perfect for the surroundings.

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Kill Devil Hills area in the Outer Banks, North Carolina

www.awfularthursobx.com