From Prison Rations to Platinum Plates: The Unlikely Ascent of the Lobster
In the pantheon of luxury foods, few items hold a place as esteemed as the lobster. Its image is one of indulgence: a vibrant, crimson shell cracked open at a white-tablecloth restaurant to reveal sweet, succulent meat, accompanied by drawn butter and a chilled glass of Chardonnay. It is the quintessential celebratory meal, a symbol…