Neighborhood Watch

Lobster Roll Rumble in Chelsea; Gowanus Yacht Club Makes Seasonal Return

Chelsea: This year’s Lobster Roll Rumble, a national competition between fifteen restaurants, will take place June 9 at Center 548, located at 548 West 22nd Street. BLT Fish, Lure Fishbar, and reigning champion Luke’s Lobster will be among the restaurants representing New York. Tickets go on sale exclusively to Tasting Table members on May 4. [Tasting Table]


Gowanus: As expected, Gowanus Yacht Club reopened for the season last Friday. The beer garden placed a sign outside reading, “Please tell the blogs.” [Brokelyn]


Hell’s Kitchen: A new Terakawa Ramen location has opened its doors at 885 Ninth Avenue, near West 58th Street. [Midtown Lunch]

Midtown: The sandwich of the month for May debuts today at Cer Té. Dubbed the Gibraltar Barnyard, the special sandwich comes with serrano ham, egg salad, arugula, and harissa on lightly grilled ciabatta bread. [Midtown Lunch]


West Village: Kava Café is planning to nearly double in size by adding on a 1,000-square-foot garden. The espresso bar also just got its beer and wine license. [Gothamist]

Lobster Roll Rumble in Chelsea; Gowanus Yacht Club Makes Seasonal Return