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Memorial Day To Go Lobster Event!

May 13, 2026 Posted by: Susan Friguliette
Memorial Day To Go Lobster Event!

Good Morning from Keuka Lake!

Does the official start of Summer 2026 deserve a lobster roll? We say yes! Our plan for Memorial Day weekend is to offer To Go Lobster Roll Kits. You can pick these up on either Saturday, May 23rd or Sunday May 24th. Many of you are familiar with our "Lobster Kits" and love the ability to finish these at home in a few minutes (all ingredients and step by step directions are included. It's a great way to have the perfect family or friend gathering on your schedule. We hope that you can join us!

We will be offering our traditional New England style Lobster Rolls at $40.  Our Suggested Wine Special: A delightful Italian Pinot Grigio Rose' that received a "97" rating will be $25 a bottle and perfect with your lobster roll!. 

As always, this will be a preorder event :-)

LOBSTER ROLL KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE:

Saturday, May 23rd 10AM-3:30PM (TO GO KIT ONLY)
                
Sunday, May 24th 10AM-3:30PM  (TO GO KIT ONLY)

PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, May 17th!!!
                                     

LOBSTER ROLL (served with chips & pickles) $40

TAKE & MAKE FRESHLY AT HOME (PICK UP EITHER DAY 10AM-3PM )
Perfect for a special lunch or dinner at the lake house or cottage! 

ALSO, FOR TAKING OUT... 
We have a special wine for the event! It's a 
dry Italian Pinot Grigio Rose'. It is perfect for lobster with notes of
strawberry, cherry and a little minerality. This wine received a 97!
Highly recommended! :-) $25 per bottle. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  THERE ARE NO SPECIAL REQUESTS*
This is a LOBSTER KIT TO GO ONLY WEEKEND and our Black Cat Bistro
menu will not be available. This will be Pre-Order only.

PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, May 17th!!!

Call Susan @ 978.821.5709 or email susan@java-gourmet.com

Take Care & We Hope to See You Soon!

 Susan & Brian

New Hours Beginning May23rd
Saturday 9AM-4PM
Sunday 9AM-4PM
Monday 9AM-1PM
Beginning May 30th our Black Cat Bistro will be re-opening for Breakfast & Lunch :-)

 

Lobster Rolls & Salads are Coming!

Apr 19, 2026 Posted by: Susan Friguliette
Lobster Rolls & Salads are Coming!

Good Morning from Keuka Lake!

Are you ready for a lobster roll or salad? Our last event was back in January and even though we're still battling through a long winter, we're thinking this could bring a little sunshine and hope into your first days of May! We hope that you can join us!

Our 2nd Lobster Event of 2026 will be the first weekend of May: Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd.  We will be serving our traditional New England style Lobster Rolls and Lobster Salads at $40.  Our Suggested Wine Special will be $25 a bottle. 

As always, this will be a preorder event :-) 

ROLLS & LOBSTER SALADS WILL BE AVAILABLE:

Saturday, May 2nd 11AM-3PM (EAT IN or TO GO)
                
Sunday, May 3rd 11AM-3PM  (EAT IN or TO GO)

PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, April 26th!!!

 HERE ARE THE OPTIONS ALL DAYS:
                                       
 EAT HERE SATURDAY or SUNDAY
(RESERVATION REQUIRED, LAST SEATING 3PM on Saturday and Sunday )

LOBSTER ROLL (served with chips & pickles) $40

LOBSTER SALAD *GF* available(lobster roll salad on organic spring greens, served with house made focaccia) $40
*Please specify potato chips for *GF*

TAKE & MAKE FRESHLY AT HOME (PICK UP EITHER DAY 10AM-3PM )
Perfect for a special lunch or dinner at the lake house or cottage! 
The options and pricing are the same as above.
 
ALSO, FOR DINING IN OR TAKING OUT... 
We have a special wine for the event! It's especially for Spring, a 
dry French Grenache Rose'. It is perfect for lobster with notes of
strawberry, citrus and a little minerality. Highly recommended! :-)
$25 per bottle.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  THERE ARE NO SPECIAL REQUESTS*
This is a LOBSTER ONLY WEEKEND and our Black Cat Bistro
menu will not be available. If you want to dine with us and
have person who can't eat lobster, call me to arrange a 
"non-lobster" option. This will be Pre-Order only.
PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, April 26th!!!

Call Susan @ 978.821.5709 or email susan@java-gourmet.com

Take Care & We Hope to See You Soon!

 Susan & Brian

Our May 2nd & 3rd HOURS 
Saturday 9AM-4PM
Sunday 9AM-4PM

 

Our First Lobster Event of 2026!

Jan 21, 2026 Posted by: Susan Friguliette
Our First Lobster Event of 2026!

Good Morning from Keuka Lake!

Are you ready for a lobster roll or salad? Our last event was the first week of November 2025. We're thinking this could bring a little sunshine to this cold and snowy winter! We hope that you can join us!

Our 1st Lobster Event of 2026 will be the weekend before Valentine's Day.    Saturday, February 7th & Sunday, February 8th.  We will be serving our traditional New England style Lobster Rolls and Lobster Salads at $40.  Wine options will be available at $20 a bottle. 

As always, this will be a preorder event :-) 

ROLLS & LOBSTER SALADS WILL BE AVAILABLE:

Saturday, February 7th 11AM-3PM (EAT IN or TO GO)
                
Sunday, February 8th 11AM-2PM  (EAT IN or TO GO)

PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, February 1st!!!

 HERE ARE THE OPTIONS ALL DAYS:
                                       
 EAT HERE SATURDAY or SUNDAY
(RESERVATION REQUIRED, LAST SEATING 3PM on Saturday, 2PM on Sunday )

LOBSTER ROLL (served with chips & pickles) $40

LOBSTER SALAD *GF* (lobster roll salad on organic spring greens, served with house made focaccia) $40
*Please specify potato chips for *GF*

TAKE & MAKE FRESHLY AT HOME (PICK UP EITHER DAY 11AM-3PM )
Perfect for a romantic lunch or dinner at the lake house or cottage! 
The options and pricing are the same as above.
 
ALSO, FOR DINING IN OR TAKING OUT... 
We are in the process of determining a special wine for the event.
Currently, we are looking at an Italian white blend that would be excellent!
We are chekcking on availability and will confirm.
 
**PLEASE NOTE:  THERE ARE NO SPECIAL REQUESTS***

***Our usual Black Cat Bistro Menu will be available all weekend***

PREORDER BY 5PM SUNDAY, February 1st!!!

Call Susan @ 978.821.5709 or email susan@java-gourmet.com

Take Care & We Hope To See You Soon!

 Susan & Brian

OUR HOURS HAVE CHANGED!
Saturday 9AM-4PM
Sunday 9AM-3PM