We can debate all day whether The Hairy Lobster is a good name for a quirky farm-to-table restaurant in the Pearl District, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter when the food and atmosphere are this lovely.
Bread & Brew recently had the chance to sample the menu at The Hairy Lobster, just a week after its March 3 opening.
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