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Lobster is one of the finest delicacies you can order when out at a restaurant. However, there are a few steps involved in eating one properly. But don’t fret; the team at Brookside Inn Restaurant in Oxford, CT, has been serving up the area’s best lobster dinners along with their classic Italian fare since 1954. According to their team, the key to properly opening and eating this crustacean lies in just three simple steps.

How to Eat a Lobster the Right Way

1. Know Your Tools

At dinner, you’ll likely be given a lobster cracker, which looks like a nutcracker; this is key for breaking through the shell. You’ll also get a specialized fork that’ll help you dig into those hard-to-reach areas for meat. Next, you’ll get a bone dish for shells and hand wipes to clean off after the meal. 

2. Take Off the Claws

lobsterMost people start with the claws when eating lobster. Grab the claws with your hands, then pull and twist until they pop off. Break the lobster’s thumb as well as the larger part of the claw with your lobster cracker. Now use your fork to pull out all the meat.

3. Get the Legs & Tail

Pull the lobster’s legs off and suck out the tiny amount of meat from inside one by one. Next, separate the tail from the body. Use your cracker to break the shell, take your fork and dislodge the meat in one piece, and then remove the black vein, which is the animal’s bowel. Finally, twist the crustacean’s flipper to crack it open and use your fork to get the remaining meat.

While eating a lobster dinner at a nice restaurant can seem daunting, it is easy once you know what you’re doing. Plus, the team at Brookside Inn Restaurant says that you should never be afraid to ask your server for help if you don’t know what to do during dinner. To view their extensive menu of seafood and Italian cuisine, visit them online or call (203) 888-2272 to make a reservation.

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