A trip to Rockaway Beach via the ferry had been on our radar all summer. We made a res at the Rooftop of the new Rockaway Hotel midafternoon, as we thought we’d have something to eat after a day at the beach. The weather didn’t cooperate so we headed to lunch early, ending up at the Pool Bar, as the Rooftop doesn’t open until 2.

We all were in the mood for a lobster roll. That seafood mixed with mayo and lemon stuffed in a brioche roll hit the spot.

New York City is really a small town. Seriously. We ran into my friend and cookbook author Rozanne Gold, who was there celebrating husband Michael Whiteman’s birthday along with their daughter Shayna and cookbook author Arthur Schwartz along with his partner. Funny what a small town our big city is!

I’d recommend a trip if you are visiting the Rockaways.

Pool Bar
Rockaway Hotel
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
Queens, NY 11694
718-474-1216
www.therockawayhotel.com/