GEORGETOWN - A love for catering, community and comfort has prompted a local entrepreneur to open a new seafood operation.
Chef Melvin Ford is adding another feather to his cap and opening the Lobster Pot, a restaurant focused on the abundance of local seafood.
“It’s fresh, it’s new and it’s devoted to seafood,’’ says Ford, who opened the spot on the first day of the lobster season. “I cater weddings and parties as well and figured I should do all the prep in my own shop and add a small sit down restaurant as well.”
The 24-seat Lobster Pot in the Kent Street Square across from the Kings Playhouse, will focus on six menu items from the traditional lobster rolls to a seafood salad and chowder and the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich.
“That’s more as a family option for some who may not like seafood.”
But he’s not ruling out expanding into seafood breakfast options like quiche and lobster benedict should there be a demand. And he also has an art wall featuring local painters and their works.
Ford is sourcing all his product fresh from the waters off Georgetown where lobsters, mussels, and an array of other delicious options are available.
“I’ve partnered with practically everyone to sell local and with the Kings Playhouse going five nights a week, it’s time to get rolling this summer.”
But Ford isn’t just thinking of this summer. His new shop is staking his claim for the anticipated mini cruise ship market that is expected to be docking in Georgetown in a few years.
“Might be a year or two, yet,’’ he says. “But I plan to be here when they arrive.”
The Lobster Pot, the sixth restaurant in the town, is open every day 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. in May and June and 9 a.m. - 11p.m. in July and August.
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GEORGETOWN - A love for catering, community and comfort has prompted a local entrepreneur to open a new seafood operation.
Chef Melvin Ford is adding another feather to his cap and opening the Lobster Pot, a restaurant focused on the abundance of local seafood.
“It’s fresh, it’s new and it’s devoted to seafood,’’ says Ford, who opened the spot on the first day of the lobster season. “I cater weddings and parties as well and figured I should do all the prep in my own shop and add a small sit down restaurant as well.”
The 24-seat Lobster Pot in the Kent Street Square across from the Kings Playhouse, will focus on six menu items from the traditional lobster rolls to a seafood salad and chowder and the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich.
“That’s more as a family option for some who may not like seafood.”
But he’s not ruling out expanding into seafood breakfast options like quiche and lobster benedict should there be a demand. And he also has an art wall featuring local painters and their works.
Ford is sourcing all his product fresh from the waters off Georgetown where lobsters, mussels, and an array of other delicious options are available.
“I’ve partnered with practically everyone to sell local and with the Kings Playhouse going five nights a week, it’s time to get rolling this summer.”
But Ford isn’t just thinking of this summer. His new shop is staking his claim for the anticipated mini cruise ship market that is expected to be docking in Georgetown in a few years.
“Might be a year or two, yet,’’ he says. “But I plan to be here when they arrive.”
The Lobster Pot, the sixth restaurant in the town, is open every day 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. in May and June and 9 a.m. - 11p.m. in July and August.
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