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Lobster

Fishing for lobster is a storied tradition in the northeast. For generations men have fished from dawn till dusk to support their families by harvesting delicious lobster. In fact, lobster fishing has achieved such cultural status that it has been featured in movies and TV shows; Seinfeld featured a whole episode based on eating lobster illegally stolen from lobster cages.

Lobster is a seasonal dish and those in the know head to Maine in the summer time for this feast. A traditional lobster dinner includes corn on the cob, and hot butter for the lobster. Of course, don't forget to bring a bib because this is a delicious but messy meal.

Lobster is so popular that even fast food chains such as McDonald's have incorporated it into their menu. If you visit McDonald's at the right time you can get a lobster roll for under $10. Of course, real lobster aficionados will tell you that nothing compares to eating lobster by the ocean on a pier with a salty wind keeping you cool.