If you’re craving a lobster roll anytime soon, don’t be surprised when you take a look at the price.
Lobster rolls aren’t quite $50 in Boston, but they’re moving in that direction. The rising price of this New England seafood favorite is putting restaurateurs in an awkward spot over a menu item coveted by locals and visitors alike.
“I can’t really charge you $100 for a lobster roll, even though, over the last two weeks, maybe I should be charging $70 or $80,” said Jeremy Sewall of Row 34 in a statement shared with The Boston Globe.
What’s Behind the Rise in Prices?
Today’s rise in lobster roll prices is due to several factors. The Boston Globe noted that Maine lobster landings have declined for the fourth consecutive year, according to state fishing regulators…