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Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop

Maine · United States

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Our final stop on the tour is Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop, where you will experience a live lobster demonstration, and learn more about the history of the region.

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Contents

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  1. 1Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop

    Welcome to the bustling docks of Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop. As you step onto the weathered wooden planks of this authentic coastal pound, allow your senses to fully absorb the quintessential Maine maritime environment. …

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  2. 2The Docks and the Harvest

    Standing here at the very edge of the working dock, you have a front row seat to the grueling, physical reality of the lobster harvest. Look down at the rugged boats tied to the pilings. …

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  3. 3The Live Tanks and Crustacean Anatomy

    Step away from the edge of the dock and peer into the massive, bubbling live tanks holding the day's catch. The water circulating through these vats is drawn directly from the harbor, ensuring that the lobsters remain in their…

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  4. 4The Biology of the Molt

    As you prepare to make your selection from the menu, you will encounter a crucial distinction unique to this region: the choice between a hard shell and a soft shell lobster. To the uninitiated, this might seem like a mere…

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  5. 5The Chemistry of the Cook

    We now move toward the massive, steaming outdoor cookers. This is where the culinary alchemy occurs, and the method chosen here is a subject of intense, almost religious debate among Maine coastal residents. …

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  6. 6The Architecture of the Roll

    If there is one culinary creation that defines the Maine coast as much as the whole cooked crustacean, it is the classic lobster roll. Step up to the serving window and observe the meticulous assembly of this seemingly simple,…

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  7. 7The Tactile Feast and Accompaniments

    For those who elect to consume a whole lobster, the experience transcends a mere meal; it becomes a profoundly tactile, interactive endeavor. Taking your seat at one of the weathered picnic tables overlooking the water, you are…

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  8. 8Closing

    As you finish the last bites of your meal and wipe the butter from your hands, take a final moment to gaze out over the dark, restless waters of the harbor. A visit to Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop offers much more than a…

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What is Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop?

Parson's Lobster and Seafood Shop is a place in Maine · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMaine · United States
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates44.3830, -68.2206
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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