Lobster roll war erupts in New England over controversial ingredient in 'die-hard' divide

Ordering a lobster roll "Connecticut-style" in Maine might garner a dirty look — or worse, a side of mayonnaise instead of butter.A recent debate has heated up in Maine over how a proper lobster roll should be served: warm, with butter, or cold, with mayo.Maine-style lobster rolls traditionally consist of cold lobster meat, either tossed in mayo or served with mayo on the side.RED LOBSTER'S 37-YEAR-OLD CEO BETTING ON NOSTALGIA, AI TO FUEL CHAIN'S COMEBACK AFTER BANKRUPTCYA Connecticut-style roll typically includes warm lobster meat, poached in butter or served with warm butter on the side.A Connecticut-style lobster roll is typically poached in butter or served with warm butter on the side.(iStock)In both variations, the lobster is piled onto a warm, toasted split-top bun, usually brioche.Despite the discourse over which style of lobster roll reigns supreme, Peter Bissell, co-owner of Highroller Lobster Co.

in Portland, Maine, believes there's room for both.SPINY LOBSTER MINI SEASON KICKS OFF IN FLORIDA, DRAWING EAGER DIVERS TO THE WATER"We just want to make people happy with fresh, never frozen, Maine lobster meat, and our specialty mayos was sort of our differentiating factor," he told Fox News Digital."But we're not dying on any of these hills.

It's really good either way."Highroller Lobster Co.is known for its specialty mayos, which come in flavors like roasted red pepper, fresh lime, roasted red pepper and roasted garlic.

Instead of tossing the meat in mayo, the restaurant drizzles the mayo on top of the lobster roll in a zigzag pattern.A Maine-style lobster roll is served drizzled with mayo at Highroller Lobster Co.in Portland, Maine.

(Highroller Lobster Co.)Those who opt for Maine-style lobster rolls tend to appreciate the tangy mayo combined with "the cool, refreshing interior of the sandwich [and] the crisp, warmed bread on the outside," Bissell mentioned.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERFor guests who prefer butter, it's available at...