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The $61 takeaway lunch that just proves lobster is overrated

Michael Koziol North America correspondent September 6, 2025 — 9.30am Advertisement

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New York: The late, great Christopher Hitchens once named champagne, picnics and lobster among the most over-rated pleasures in life. On the latter, I’d have to concur.

Especially when you’re paying $US40 ($61) for the privilege. That’s how much the Maine-style lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound will set you back at the US Open in New York.

Christopher Hitchens would not approve: the $US40 ($61) Maine lob

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