A Maine Lobster Roll via Room Service

I had a ton of work to do tonight but also needed a meal after getting off such a long flight from Asia. So I fell back on room service at my hotel here in Boston, going for a lobster roll. I forgot though that Boston leans toward cold mayonnaise-based Maine-style ones rather than warm buttered Connecticut ones. It was dressed with a lot of greens, but it was nonetheless still savory and came in a nicely toasted soft bun along with some thick cut chips. I guess a cold one makes more practical sense from a room service perspective too.

To that end, the striking thing for me was the eco-friendly container and cardboard bag that this was delivered in. Granted, I haven't ordered room service in a long time, but I was expecting one of those big wheeled carts with porcelainware, salt and pepper shakers, and that glass of ice water sealed with cling wrap. This approach makes so much more sense, especially since one doesn't have to push that huge cart out into the hallway afterwards. It seems that this trend emerged in the post-pandemic years and I hope it continues.