Lobster & Steamers

rgilfert · 07-19-2012, 04:03 PM

I am new to the Gilford vicinity and would like to cook a lobster & steamers dinner for my sister and brother-in-law next week when they come to visit. Can anyone tell me where a good place is for me to purchase live lobsters and steamers in the Gilford area? Thanks!

WakeboardMom · 07-19-2012, 04:15 PM

Market Basket in Tilton. Lobsters are currently $3.99/lb. If you would like the store to steam them, they will do that. If you have them steamed there, the NH meals tax is added.

moose tracks · 07-19-2012, 04:53 PM

We recently had some nice lobsters and steamers from the Lobster Connection on Route 3 next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam.

Happy Gourmand · 07-19-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by moose tracks

We recently had some nice lobsters and steamers from the Lobster Connection on Route 3 next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam.

I'll second the Lobster Connection. We got some hard shelled lobster there last weekend that were as good as any we ever had. More costly than the $3.99ones at MB but well worth it for a special occasion. W often get the soft shell ones too.

Belmont Resident · 07-20-2012, 05:38 AM

I was at Johnsons on 11 enjoying an ice cream and saw them advertized for $4.99 as well.
All things considered if you are coming through Concord the best bet is probably MB.

Water Camper · 07-20-2012, 06:00 AM

I'd agree with the Lobster Connection. Their tanks are the cleanest I've seen anywhere.

Bill

NoRegrets · 07-20-2012, 10:27 AM

We also have used the Lobster Connection and always go back!

John A. Birdsall · 07-20-2012, 02:11 PM

In the lakes region you only get crawfish.

Winni-Retired · 07-20-2012, 02:29 PM

Just picked up 3 lobsters at 3.99 per pounds.

They were steam cooked, while we completed our shopping .....

lobster for dinner !!!!!!!!!!!!

BroadHopper · 07-20-2012, 02:33 PM

in Laconia on South Main St has $3.99 lobsters. Limited supply of steamers though.

Lobster Connection next to the Winnisquam Bridge has plenty of steamers.

Slickcraft · 07-20-2012, 04:51 PM

OK, as soon as the local corn is in at Beans & Greens we'll hit the Lobster Connection for steamers and lobster and then B&G for corn on the way back to camp. Some milted butter, a few Sierra Nevada pale ale in the frig, a nice sunset view from Welch.....

rgilfert · 07-21-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

OK, as soon as the local corn is in at Beans & Greens we'll hit the Lobster Connection for steamers and lobster and then B&G for corn on the way back to camp. Some milted butter, a few Sierra Nevada pale ale in the frig, a nice sunset view from Welch.....

Slick craft....where is Beans & Greens?? Is it some sort of farm stand? By your comment....I take it that the corn is great...is it that yellow and white kernel variety ("sugar & butter"??). I love that stuff if it's good (i.e. not doughy)

Slickcraft · 07-21-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rgilfert

Slick craft....where is Beans & Greens?? Is it some sort of farm stand? By your comment....I take it that the corn is great...is it that yellow and white kernel variety ("sugar & butter"??). I love that stuff if it's good (i.e. not doughy)

B&G is in Gilford, coming up from West Alton turn left by Sawyer's Rt 11B.
http://www.beansandgreensfarm.com/

They have butter & sugar corn when is comes in (any day now) plus lots of other produce and baked goods.

Liquorish · 07-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Beans & Greens also has great homemade pies, especially the blueberry.

Belmont Resident · 07-23-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

in Laconia on South Main St has $3.99 lobsters. Limited supply of steamers though.

Lobster Connection next to the Winnisquam Bridge has plenty of steamers.

I called them Saturday evening after reading your post and they were $5.99lb.
I shopped around and went to Tilton MB and got 5 @$3.99 and 2.5 lbs of steamers for the same price.
2.5lbs of steamers and 2 lobsters later my seafood craving was happily satisfied.

dippasan · 07-23-2012, 07:23 AM

Fiddlehead Farms in Alton right near the circle is a great place as well. they have all kinds of fresh seafood and the quality is excellent.
They have 1.25-1.50 pound lobsters right now at $4.99/lb and they will steam them for you as well. Just call ahead.

I steamed 10 lobsters this weekend in 2 batches of 5. For each batch I poured in 3 beers (Sam Adams, Harpoon or equivalent (no water just the beer) along with 2 lemons cut up. Steamed them for 12-15 minutes. Steaming is the best way because if you boil them in water you dilute the flavor of the lobster in the water. Don't forget to remove the elastics before steaming so you don't get any rubbery taste.

Enjoy

07-19-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
rgilfert Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bedford, NH / Rattlesnake Island Posts: 299 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 57 Posts	Lobster & Steamers I am new to the Gilford vicinity and would like to cook a lobster & steamers dinner for my sister and brother-in-law next week when they come to visit. Can anyone tell me where a good place is for me to purchase live lobsters and steamers in the Gilford area? Thanks!

07-19-2012, 04:15 PM	#2
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Market Basket in Tilton. Lobsters are currently $3.99/lb. If you would like the store to steam them, they will do that. If you have them steamed there, the NH meals tax is added. __________________ MarieM

07-19-2012, 04:53 PM	#3
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Lobster Connection We recently had some nice lobsters and steamers from the Lobster Connection on Route 3 next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam. __________________ Moose Tracks

07-20-2012, 05:38 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	Johnson's I was at Johnsons on 11 enjoying an ice cream and saw them advertized for $4.99 as well. All things considered if you are coming through Concord the best bet is probably MB. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

07-20-2012, 06:00 AM	#6
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	Lobsters/Steamers I'd agree with the Lobster Connection. Their tanks are the cleanest I've seen anywhere. Bill

07-20-2012, 10:27 AM	#7
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	We also have used the Lobster Connection and always go back!

07-20-2012, 02:11 PM	#8
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	lobster/crawfish In the lakes region you only get crawfish.

07-20-2012, 02:29 PM	#9
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 92 Thanked 101 Times in 21 Posts	Market Basket Just picked up 3 lobsters at 3.99 per pounds. They were steam cooked, while we completed our shopping ..... lobster for dinner !!!!!!!!!!!!

07-20-2012, 02:33 PM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,507 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	Vista Foods in Laconia on South Main St has $3.99 lobsters. Limited supply of steamers though. Lobster Connection next to the Winnisquam Bridge has plenty of steamers. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-20-2012, 04:51 PM	#11
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	OK, as soon as the local corn is in at Beans & Greens we'll hit the Lobster Connection for steamers and lobster and then B&G for corn on the way back to camp. Some milted butter, a few Sierra Nevada pale ale in the frig, a nice sunset view from Welch.....

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07-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#14
Liquorish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medfield Ma & Meredith Nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Beans & Greens also has great homemade pies, especially the blueberry.

07-23-2012, 07:23 AM	#16
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 382 Thanks: 272 Thanked 175 Times in 75 Posts	Fiddlehead Farms in Alton right near the circle is a great place as well. they have all kinds of fresh seafood and the quality is excellent. They have 1.25-1.50 pound lobsters right now at $4.99/lb and they will steam them for you as well. Just call ahead. I steamed 10 lobsters this weekend in 2 batches of 5. For each batch I poured in 3 beers (Sam Adams, Harpoon or equivalent (no water just the beer) along with 2 lemons cut up. Steamed them for 12-15 minutes. Steaming is the best way because if you boil them in water you dilute the flavor of the lobster in the water. Don't forget to remove the elastics before steaming so you don't get any rubbery taste. Enjoy __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

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