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Lobster Shortage Drives Prices Osprey-High

Posted by Ed Levine, April 17, 2007

According to the New York Times, lobster prices have nearly doubled in the past year, thanks to a "confluence of bad weather, extremely cold water, and a lack of reserve supply."

Some current New England restaurant lobster prices:

• Anthony's Pier 4 (Boston): $112 for a 3.5-pound lobster
• Union Oyster House (Boston): $47.95 for a 2-pound lobster
• Warren's Lobster House (Kittery, Maine): $28.95 for a 1-pounder

According to the owner of Warren's, "We thought we might have to change our name to Warren's Chicken House or something."

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