We finally had an excuse to get down to Old Port Lobster Shack in Redwood City today. It was a beautiful afternoon and we needed to be in Newark by evening, so we stopped by for lunch.
Old Port is in an unimposing strip mall, just like everything else in the suburbs.
Lobster bisque ($7.75 for a mug): we decided on this after the suggestion of KK. Great idea! Out of everything we ate, this has the most intense seafood flavor. We also had a lobster mac n' cheese ($10.75 for a half order), which sounded amazing in concept but was really just average. The pasta was a little overcooked and the sauce was good but not extaordinary. 
We also shared the Double Play (35), which is two lobster rolls with one order of fries and coleslaw. It's the perfect meal for two because most people want their own sandwich but can't finish all the fries. We got one dressed roll (lightly tossed in mayo and spices) and a naked roll (served straight up, with a side of butter). Both were great, though the naked really shone after a sprinling of salt.
I wouldn't let this post go by without a close up!
After our very big meal, we toddled around the Peninsula. We ran some errands, stumbled upon an arts fair, and found K&L Wines in Redwood city. This wine store is pretty cool. I've been to their branches in San Francisco and Los Angeles, but the Redwood City branch has an impressive number of large format bottles. Look at how big they are compared to J's hand!
After an afternoon of wandering around, we went to a friend's house for her nephew's first birthday party. Happy Birthday, Baby! (that's what the whole family calls him). The proud grandparents went all out on the occassion, hiring an Indian caterer that actually set up in their back yard. There was a tandoor (Indian oven) as well as this deep frying contraption. They're making deep fried potatl balls stuffed with garlic and herbs. There was also deep fried fish, vegetable fritters, cheese pakoras, desserts, chai tea, and a dozen other things (not to mention three tables of alcohol). AND a bouncy castle in the back yard! Sadly, I was wearing a dress and could not partake (well, that and I'm not under the age of 12). It was a fun time for all.
3 comments:
Our next lunch date has to be this Lobster Shack!
yay bisque!
Actually, we don't call him "baby". We call him "Gooby." And Champu.
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