Tasting Table Lobster Rumble 2018 Contenders

Exciting news: All 24 contenders for Tasting Table's Lobster Rumble are now locked in, and it's going to be a stiff competition. They'll be, lobster rolls in hand and game faces on, ready for you to decide who wins the title of Fan Favorite.

If you've never been to the legendary summer event before, take a look at the video above to see what the Lobster Rumble is all about—and get your tickets now, because they're selling out fast. Then, join us at Brooklyn's BKX on Thursday, June 7, to see which one of the below seafood experts will claw its way to the top, all while helping support World Central Kitchen in its efforts to create smart solutions to end hunger and poverty.

Luke's Lobster, New York, NY

The Mermaid Inn, New York, NY

The John Dory Oyster Bar, New York, NY

Red Hook Lobster Pound, Brooklyn, NY

Seamore's, New York, NY

Ed's Lobster Bar, New York, NY

The Crabby Shack, Brooklyn, NY

Bite into Maine, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Ford's Fish Shack, Ashburn, VA

Old Port Lobster Shack, Redwood City, CA

Claw Daddy NYC, New York, New York

McLoons Lobster Shack, Spruce Head, ME

Bob's Clam Hut, Kittery, ME

The Maine Lobster Lady, Maine

Court Street Lobster, Cincinnati, OH

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co., St. Louis, MO

North River Lobster Company, New York, NY

B&G Oysters, Boston, MA

Loch Bar, Baltimore, MD

The Salt Line, Washington, D.C.

Quality Eats, New York, NY

SaltBrick Tavern, Brooklyn, NY

Burger & Lobster, New York, NY

Wixter Market, Chicago, IL

Plus, that much lobster begs a cold drink (or three) to wash it all down. Beer fans will have pours from New York's own Blue Point Brewing Company, and wine drinkers will have glasses of Wölffer Estate Vineyard wine—including plenty of summer-appropriate rosé. As for something a bit harder, there'll be cocktails featuring Nolet's Finest Gin. Counter it all (or just simply stay hydrated) with plenty of still and sparkling water from Voss Artesian Water from Norway.