On the occasion of the SILMO (Salon Mondiale de l’Optique), we were in Paris to meet old and new friends, discover the latest news in the optics sector, and also to be captivated by the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Obviously one does not live by art and beauty alone, but one must always eat, and given the wealth of options that the city offers, we were only spoiled for choice. Of course, when you think of France, oysters immediately come to mind, new cuisine, simplicity and elegance. And instead, we discovered a completely different world that took us directly to America, the homeland of the Lobster Roll!
At 21 rue Rambuteau, in the heart of Marais, you will find one of the places of Homer Lobster, a restaurant that serves the Lobster Roll (the famous lobster sandwich) in a series of “infinite variations or almost”, as they are keen to emphasize.
But since it is still Paris, they couldn't help but give a “French touch” to a sandwich born on the East Coast of the United States, and indeed the delicacy and sweetness of the lobster pair with a typically French brioche and the flavors of Alpine cuisine. A delight, really!
We could choose between the classic sandwich with lobster mixed with mayonnaise and chives, and the “Connecticut” version with lemon and a top-secret recipe of herbs and spices. And they are right to keep it a secret, since it is incredibly good.
So good that in 2018 this version of the Homer Lobster sandwich won the world championships of Lobster Roll. It may seem strange, but this type of competition exists and we are sure that managing to stand out against the home team of the USA must not have been easy at all. Just imagine what it must have been like for the Americans to see themselves surpassed by a group of French in a recipe of which they are the inventors and masters. We can hardly imagine the embarrassment...
In short, if you happen to be in Paris and feel like eating something a little different from the usual, we really recommend you go visit them. You will really have enough to satisfy you and leave feeling satisfied, not to mention the exceptional feeling of being in Paris but with the flavors of New England.
PS: “I would like a Lobster Roll, please,” in French it is said “Je voudrais un lobster roll, s’il vous plaît.”
21 rue Rambuteau, 75004 Paris
You can also find it here:
15 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris
9 quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez