Andrea Anthony, President Of Lobster Roll Enterprises, is a warm fun talented unpretentious mover groover. She was a memorable guest on my show a few years ago so when I caught “The Lobster Roll Queen Of The Hamptons” feature written by Todd Shapiro in this weeks Dan’s Papers, I had to invite her back.
Andrea Anthony High Profile – Dan’s Papers 7_22_22
Since last we spoke, Andrea and her team made it through the pandemic, are still running strong with the original iconic LUNCH AKA Lobster Roll in Amagansett NY and have opened a second LUNCH / Lobster Roll in Southampton NY.
Andrea and The Lobster Roll crew are also rolling out Lobster Roll Kits so you can enjoy a taste of Summer all year long in your own kitchen. Watch for their upcoming launch on Goldbelly too!
An accomplished restaurateur, is as big on hospitality as she is on great food and is also very clear ‘you’re only as successful as the team you surround yourself with”. She gives a load of credit to many others involved for making LUNCH / The Lobster Roll an unforgettable Hamptons Long Island, NY experience since 1965. And she’s thrilled about her new expansion partner, Irwin D. Simon, who she says is not only brilliant but ‘a great guy’ and… ‘good people’.
By the way The Lobster Roll Restaurants are hiring in case you or anyone you know are interested. It’s a year round operation. I found what Andrea said in the article about hiring people really interesting.
“It is easier to train nice people than it is to train people to be nice… It’s all about hospitality at The Lobster Roll and that is why my love for hospitality is my driving force,” she continues. “This is a feeling that we try to emanate to our staff .“
We are a lifestyle brand,” Anthony adds. “When we train our employees here, we explain to our staff that when people come in, they are taking a break from reality. The people that come to our establishment come for great food, good times, and an escape for a bit. We all associate summer time with vacation and with fun, so it’s a great brand to embrace.”Yes it is and I’d work for Andrea Anthony in a second. She’s …good people. Enjoy our podcast chat but I’ll warn ya – this conversation may cause a craving for a lobster roll! LOL
