London Lennie's

Oysterfest is Back and Better than Ever!

London Lennie's — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:52:40 +0000

The Second Annual Oysterfest at London Lennie’s features “A-Buck-A-Shuck”

The RAW carpet is rolling back again for oyster lovers to sip, slurp, shuck and shimmy during the second annual OysterFest!

Beginning Monday, April 23, London Lennie’s invites you to showcase your slurping skills during the second annual Oysterfest Bar Bash, taking place daily until Friday, April 27. Following the trend of last year Oyster lovers can indulge in the bivalve for only $1 (a-buck-a-shuck). OysterBash attendees can also enjoy an oyster-packed menu incuding endless raw bar, drink specials, live music, a raffle of scrumptious prizes, and a Slurp-Off competition featuring a $500 grand prize.

The week long OysterFest specials starting on Monday, April 23rd include:

Oysta’ Hour Raw Bar Menu

(Served Monday, April 23rd – Friday, April 27^th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM)

A-Buck-A-Shuck oysters
Sip-n-Slurp flights of oyster-friendly wines and beers

OysterFest Special Menu

(Served all day Monday, April 23rd – Friday, April 27^th)

Eight species of oysters served on the half shell
Fried Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Oyster Stew and Oyster Po’ Boy specials
Oyster-infused specialty cocktails

Nightly Live Music and Slurp-Off Competitions

(Taking place Monday, April 23rd – Friday, April 27^th between 6:00PM and 9:00PM)

Nightly “Slurp Off” contestants will go head-to-head to slurp a dozen oysters. Each night’s speediest slurper will be automatically entered to compete in the “Slurp Off” grand championship during London Lennie’s OysterBash on Saturday, April 30^th
The grand prize winner will be awarded $500.00 and crowned “King or Queen of the Slurp”

Fix Your Vday Fumble with a Winning Touchdown…

London Lennie's — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:05:48 +0000

Did You Forget to Make Plans for Valentine’s Day? It’s Still not too Late

Wine and Dine Your Loved Ones at London Lennie’s…Limited Reservations Still Available…

Or you can bypass the crowds altogether and ignite the fire at home with London Lennie’s Valentine’s Day firestarter, “Romance to Go”. This pre-prepared four course meal has been known tp keep couples’ attention away from the kitchen and their hands free for more pleasurable pursuits than slaving over a hot stove.

Romance-to-Go Package

Four course dinner includes (no substitutions):

2 Jumbo Lump meat Crab Stacks with avocado and mango drizzled with tomato sherry vinaigrette and chive oil
Lobster Bisque for Two
3 lb Lobster for Two Split & Stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat stuffing
1 “Dark Chocolate Bag” for Two filled with raspberry mousse, whipped cream, mixed berries and raspberry drizzle
Romance-to-Go Kit with votive candle, rose petals and feisty fool-proof prep instructions

Availability: Tuesday, February 14^th – must order 24 hours in advance by calling (718) 894-8084; Take-Out Service Only

Price: $160 plus tax

Crab is the New Turkey

London Lennie's — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:48:28 +0000

Crabfest is Over…but the King Crabs are Here to Stay…AT LEAST FOR A LITTLE WHILE

Do Something Different This Thanksgiving and Wow Your Guest with A Whole Alaskan King Crab As Your Dinner Centerpiece. It’s Guaranteed to be a Huge Hit and After Your Guest Are Done Crackin’ They’re Sure to be Talking, After all – CRAB is the NEW TURKEY! Reserve Yours Today!

Celebrate Good Times…Come On!

London Lennie's — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:12:00 +0000

LL’s 15th Annual “Get Crackin” Crabfest EXTENDED Until Nov 20th

London Lennie's — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:58:56 +0000

15th Annual London Lennie’s “Get Crackin” Crabfest
Menu available Monday, October 17, – Sunday, November 13,all items subject to change and availability

APPETIZERS

Roasted Corn & Crabmeat Chowder Orells hand-beaten oyster crackers cup 6 / bowl 9

Jonah Crabmeat Quesadilla caramelized onions, monterey jack cheese, roasted poblano chiles,

& smokey guacamole 11

Baked Crabmeat & Artichoke Dip toasted sliced baguette 14

Crabmeat Stuffed Mushroom Trio dungeness, jonah & blue claw crab with dijon cream sauce 15

Steamed Crab and Shrimp Dumplings ponzu & thai chili sauce 1/2 dozen 9 / full dozen 17

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Stack avocado & mango, tomato sherry vinaigrette & chive oil drizzle 18

Maine Jonah Crab Claws chilled, orange horseradish sauce 15

Canadian Snow Crab Claw chilled, garlic aioli 18

Florida Stone Crab Claw (1/2 lb.) chilled, honey mustard 20

Mixed Claw Cocktail chilled alaskan king, stone, jonah, & snow crab claws, three sauces 28

ENTRÉES

served with our famous cole slaw and “Old Bay” french fries

George’s Bank Lemon Sole Imperial baked & stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat 26

Wine Pairing – Carpene Malvoti Prosecco NV Veneto, Italy glass 9 / bottle 28

“Maryland Style” Blue Crabs steamed, “Old Bay” seasoning or garlic butter - order 3, 6, 9, or 12 MP

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat “Au Gratin” 8 oz. jumbo lump crabmeat, sauteed onions & reggiano cheese

in a crab-infused bechemel sauce, baked to a golden brown 32

Wine Pairing – Man O’ War Sauvignon Blanc Waiheke Island, New Zeland 2010 glass 8 / bottle 20

Oregon Dungeness Crab a whole crab steamed, drawn butter 39

Crabcake Trio dungeness, jonah, & blue claw crab, three sauces 35

Wine Pairing – Telmo Rodriguez Basa Rueda, Spain 2010 glass 8 / bottle 24

Steamed Mixed Crab Bag for those who can’t decide: alaskan king crab claw, 1/2 dungeness crab, & blue crab 44

Jumbo FLorida Stone Crab (1 lb.) chilled, honey mustard sauce 42

Alaskan King Crab (1 lb.) steamed, drawn butter 55

Alaskan King Crab Clusters (2.25 lb.) steamed, drawn butter, enough for 2 MP

Wine Pairing – Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Reisling Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2010 glass 7 / bottle 24

DESSERTS

Fresh Blueberry Cobbler whipped cream & blueberry cinnamon syrup 8

Pumpkin Flan whipped cream & cherries 8

Maryland’s Famous Smith Island Nine – Layer Chocolate Cake 10

SPECIALS FROM THE BAR

Lennie’s Harvest Spice Lunazul tequila, cidar, agave nectar & fresh lemon juice 9

Bloody Lennie – “Crabfest Style” stolichnaya vodka, our famous bloody mary mix & a skewer

of jumbo lump crabmeat 11

Samuel Adams Toasted Lager pint glass 5 / 60 oz. pitcher 18

Samuel Adams Octoberfest pint glass 5 / 60 oz. pitcher 18

Red Sangria red wine, brandy, fruit juices & fresh cut fruit glass 7 /pitcher 30

London Lennie’s has been owned and operated by the Barnes family since 1959

Get Cured of Your Crabbiness at the 15th Annual “Get Crackin’ ” Crabfest 10/17-11/13

London Lennie's — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:41:36 +0000

1st Annual Oysterfest, Beer Bash & Tent Party 4.25-4.30

London Lennie's — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:52:24 +0000

Queen’s King of the Raw Bar Challenges Local Celebrity Chefs to “Shuck” for Charity

We’re rolling out the RAW carpet for fellow oyster lovers to sip, slurp, shuck and shimmy during its first annual OysterFest! Just $5 will get slurp-happy New Yorkers into the city’s hottest OysterBash and front row seats at London Lennie’s first annual Celebrity Chef Shuck-Off competition hosted by Sue Torres, Executive Chef/Owner of New York’s Sueños Restaurant and Food Network regular.

On Saturday, April 30^th at 2:00PM, London Lennie’s is inviting New York City’s best chefs to showcase their “sharp shucking” skills during their first annual OysterBash Blow Out Block Party, taking place from 1:00PM – 7:00PM. The chef with the most RAW talent will be crowned “King or Queen of the Raw Bar” and will win a grand prize pot of over $2,000 to donate to their charity of choice.

OysterBash attendees can also indulge in an oyster-packed menu, endless raw bar, drink specials including Make-Your-Own oyster shooters, live music, a raffle of scrumptious prizes, and a Slurp-Off competition featuring a $500 grand prize. London Lennie’s OysterBash and Celebrity Chef Shuck-Off competitions are open to the public and tickets are available for $5 at the door. Food and beverage are available for purchase during the event.

Raw bar revelers can also enjoy week-long OysterFest specials starting on Monday, April 25^thincluding:

Oysta’ Hour Raw Bar Menu

(Served Monday, April 25^th – Thursday, April 28^th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM)

Half-a-Buck-a-Shuck oysters
Sip-n-Slurp flights of oyster-friendly wines and beers

OysterFest Special Menu

(Served all day Monday, April 25^th – Saturday, April 30^th)

Eight species of oysters served on the half shell
Fried Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller and Oyster Po’ Boy specials
Oyster-infused specialty cocktails

Nightly Live Music and Slurp-Off Competitions

(Taking place Monday, April 25^th – Friday, April 29^th between 6:00PM and 9:00PM)

Nightly “Slurp Off” contestants will go head-to-head to slurp a dozen oysters. Each night’s speediest slurper will be automatically entered to compete in the “Slurp Off” grand championship during London Lennie’s OysterBash on Saturday, April 30^th
The grand prize winner will be awarded $500.00 and crowned “King or Queen of the Slurp”

Did You Know About Our Reality Show?

London Lennie's — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:38:16 +0000

Hollywood is Shining a Light on New York’s Jewel in the Boroughs.

London Lennie’s has been selected to participate in a pilot show for a big Hollywood network and for 10 days (beginning Wednesday, February 23, 2011) camera crews will be in the restaurant capturing footage and observing how we have served up Seafood Excellence for the past 50 plus years. We invite you, your family & friends to come out and join us in making London Lennie’s history. You might even get an opportunity to share on camera what you love about London Lennie’s and our “cast of characters”. Make your reservations today!!!

If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to email our Marketing Director, Marcelle Lashley marcelle@londonlennies.com

Shuck like a Prawn Star this Valentine’s Day Weekend!

London Lennie's — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:30:28 +0000

New couples looking to keep it casual this Valentine’s Day can join Executive Chef Jeffery Baruch behind his “Love Shuck Raw Bar” for just $25 per person. Not only will our culinary cupid teach couples to shuck like prawn stars, he’ll reward their hard work with a celebratory “Shot at Love” oyster shooter and half dozen oysters to share. What can we say, this mollusk’s got moves!

Love Shuck Raw Bar:

Available: Friday, February 11^th through Sunday, February 13^th with reservation only

Price: $25/per person, includes lesson, half dozen oysters to shuck and share and two oyster shooters. Oyster selections may include Wellfleet, Blue Point and Kumamoto.

Fox Business, “America’s Nightly Scoreboard” Features LL’s Owner Les Barnes 1.24.11

London Lennie's — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:21:01 +0000

London Lennie’s owner Leslie Barnes on how the rising prices for commodities are affecting restaurants.