How to Eat a Lobster: And Other Edible Enigmas Explained

Learn the answers to modern food and etiquette questions with this beautifully illustrated guide.

Sometimes an evening is going great . . . until the crawfish arrive. Then what do you do? (Answer: Twist and snap off the head. Peel the tail and pull out the meat. Then suck the juices from the head. Seriously: you’re supposed to!)

For every tricky dining situation you can imagine (and a few you can’t), How to Eat a Lobster will show you how to navigate the meal with grace, style, and minimal splatter. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations, you’ll learn the answers to 50 food-related questions you’ve been afraid to ask. Equal parts cheat sheet and cheerleader, How to Eat a Lobster not only shows you how to open a coconut—it shows that you can!