maine lobster rolls from hancock gourmet lobster

[shirlotta]

has anyone tried these? they sound really good, and NYTimes gave them a good review. however, before committing to the large delivery fee i wanted to see what people's thoughts were.

http://www.hancockgourmetlobster.com/...

it's a pound of lobster salad, 6 split top rolls, and 6 whoopie pies for $80. also, i have never had whoopie pies. comments?

[shirlotta]

yum, that sounds delicious! perhaps i will give it a go. the prices have deterred me, but i am also lazy and looking for authenticity without travelling to new england. : )

[calif_martinigal]

As an update, we ordered the Hancock Lobster Pot Pies this weekend to be shipped for a family celebration. The people at Hancock were very friendly and everything arrived as promised. We also ordered the Cream Cheese Bisquits and served both with a salad. It may seem that a 7oz pie is too small, but they are really rich and satisfying. The men in the family are big eaters and with a cheese and wine appetizer and cake for desert, everyone was almost too full. The pot pies had chunnks of claw meat. The sauce was really almost a lobster bisque rather that a pot pie gravy.. Also, there is just a bit of veggie, not large pieces like a pot pie. I would almost describe this as a soup with large pieces of lobster covered in pastry. The presentation is really nice. Ceremic ramekins and a lobster cutout on each pie. I would definitely order again. PS-I just got an email today with a gift certificate option

[JMF]

Wow, personally I think that price is a rip off. You can make that much yourself for under $30.

[Pat Hammond]

It's their lobster pies that I've heard good things about. All are pricey, and you need to factor in shipping, but I think this outfit has a good rep. Whoopie Pies are kind of like flat Devil Dogs, if you're familiar with the Drake's product.

[shirlotta]

ah ha. thanks!