Origin story: started as a busser, cooked in a pizzeria, went to the French Culinary Institute, worked at Pearl Oyster bar until he opened his own restaurant. His teachers were a mix of chill teachers and tough Gordon Ramsay types. Ed appeared on Martha Stewart the same day his restaurant opened. He was also on Beat Bobby Flay a bunch of times as a judge and once as a competitor. I asked him why his lobster roll is $40.00!! Pro tips on choosing the freshest lobster as well as tips for cooking it at home. Dealing with lobster purists policing his palate and lobster menu. Ed McFarland of Ed’s Lobster Bar: https://www.instagram.com/chefedmcfarland/