Bib Up! It's lobster Wednesday at the Fourth Estate; reserve now

Nothing says summer like March in Washington and lobster night Wednesday at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant.

Members pay $25; Non-members $30 for a fresh 1¼-pound Maine Lobster with coleslaw and choice of French fries or oven-crisped new potatoes. Please reserve 24 hours in advance (4 p.m. Tuesday) to a assure a crustacean To reserve, call 202-662-7638. A few lobsters will be available for those without a reservation, by why take your chances!

The regular Fourth Estate menu is available for non-lobster lovers. It features grilled chicken with cashews, hanger steak with blue cheese and curried shrimp. Desserts include from chocolate tiramisu and the ever popular chocolate and raspberry mousse. The Fourth Estate also serves locally made Moorenko ice creams and sorbet. Flavors include lime, coconut or lychee sorbet and and the exotic caramel praline ice cream. This month, in honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival, the restaurant is also serving cherry ice cream with chocolate chips and pine nuts.