Lobster Trap
Congratulations to Rick Wolf, aka “Ranger Rick” for being voted Employee of the Month for July! Rick quickly became a staff favorite with his entertaining stories and great attitude. A real outdoors man, when he is not in the kitchen you might spot him picking berries, fishing, hiking, or just...
Grilled Lobster by Executive Chef Mike McCarty from The Lobster Trap in Asheville, NC INGREDIENTS Live lobster (1 to 1 1/4 lbs.) Butter Salt & Pepper Lemon METHOD 1. Start with a double broiler and wait until the water is boiling and a strong steam is going. Place live lobster...
“I was in Maine last summer and paid $7 for a lobster”, a customer tells the bartender on a busy Saturday night at The Lobster Trap in Asheville, NC. Understanding why folks can buy a $7 lobster during the summer in Maine requires a little bit of background on lobster...
Congratulations to David Carson aka “Bookie” for being selected The Lobster Trap Employee of the Month for June! The entire staff enjoys working with David. Starting as a dishwasher 5 years ago in the back of the house, he has moved to the front of the house as a busser...
Congratulations to Brandt Crabbe for winning Employee of the Month for May, 2015! Every month the 35 employees at The Lobster Trap vote for Employee of the Month. It is an honor to be recognized by the staff for team-work, dedication and talent. We are excited that Brandt has received...
We are very excited to congratulate Shauna Wright for being recognized as Employee of the Month for April, 2015! The staff have chosen Shauna because of her ability to understand what the team needs and to fill that role while maintaining her natural positive energy. Shauna has also demonstrated exceptional...
In the beginning there was Captain Tom, The Lucky Catch, and USAir Cargo. A staff member would run to the airport to pick up the daily catch before The Lobster Trap opened for dinner at 5pm. Today the process is more efficient and fresh seafood is delivered directly to the...
The Lobster Trap is committed to providing all employees with a living wage. Just Economics defines a living wage as, “the minimum amount that a worker must earn to afford his or her basic necessities, without public or private assistance.” Just Economics, based in Asheville, NC, adjusts the living wage...
Congratulations to Ian Reid, The Lobster Trap Employee of the Month for March, 2015! An Asheville native, Ian is also an artist and describes his style as, “surreal pop art”. When we asked Ian what he liked about his job, his response was, “The best part about my job is...
Asheville, NC (March 3, 2015) – It was the summer of 2004, and Amy Beard had an idea. How about a restaurant in Asheville dedicated to serving fresh lobsters harvested by a high school pal and lobsterman? That’s how the concept for The Lobster Trap began, on the deck of...