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New England cuisine

The lobster rolls at The Clam Digger, a restaurant in New Brunswick, Canada

A tidier, more polite lobster roll … courtesy of Canada

Food

The lobster roll is a summertime favorite in New England. Fresh lobster, a little mayo, some dill and a splash of lemon juice. All mixed together, and then slapped on a hot dog bun. But up north in New Brunswick, you can find some delicious Canadian variations on the lobster roll. Leave it to Chicago-based food writer Steve Dolinsky to try them all.

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