As fortunate as we all are to be living in Colorado, we definitely don’t get to have some of the authentic seafood taste treats people who live in coastal states get to enjoy. For east coasters, that includes lobster rolls. Lucky for us, Josh Wolkon, owner of Steuben’s, has been bringing authentic lobster rolls to Coloradans in his restaurant for years. But now, we get to make our own at home, thanks to Steuben’s Lobster Kits! We had a fun and informative conversation with Josh for the In Good Taste Denver Podcast about the different types of lobster rolls, when and why he wanted to bring them to Colorado, the tricks and tips of making the most of the sandwich, and more. Whether lobster rolls are a part of your upbringing or your a newbie, you’ll find this podcast really interesting.
“You’re getting a sweetness. It should be tender. It should have a little bit of that saltiness too and remind you of the ocean. There’s this perfect balance between those three elements.” — Josh Wolkon, Steuben’s
We got to try Steuben’s Lobster Roll Kits, which come in 2- or 4-packs. We got two that were Connecticut Style style (warm with butter) and two that are Maine style (with mayonnaise dressing). Because we’ve only had a couple of lobster rolls in our Colorado-living lives (and one of those was at Steuben’s), we felt a huge responsibility to prep and assemble the lobster rolls exactly right. Truth be told, my husband and I “had words” about the right way to toast the iconic split-top buns. We got our act together, though, and thoroughly enjoyed the east coast lobster roll experience at our Denver dining table!
“I’ve even read that over the pandemic, people started to miss some of those special foods that they would go out for when they were going out to restaurants and they learned, all of a sudden, how to shuck an oyster or buy a lobster and cook it at home. I think there’s been a lot of food education that’s taken place over the past couple years that has increased that demand for lobster.” — Josh Wolkon
Listen and learn more about the lobster roll mystique, why the price is high and the sandwich small, and why you NEED them in your life by listening to our conversation with Josh, below.
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Steuben’s is located at 523 E. 17th Avenue, Denver. Visit them on their website, here.
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