Today, in a few select cities across the Eater universe, we're taking a look at the best places to find exciting, elevated versions of classic local dishes.

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Lobster rolls may be the quintessential summer food in New England, but lobster dresses up gorgeously as well. Many restaurants in Boston serve creative and complex lobster dishes for those special nights when a plain old lobster roll just won't do. From a cassolette of sea urchin and lobster at Clio to lobster tail schnitzel at Post 390, here's a guide to some of the most elevated lobster dishes Boston-area restaurants have to offer.