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World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 9:48 AM
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is probably what some will be looking for in Boston this weekend. In my opinion it ain't that foul white stuff they serve all over New England and it ain't the tomato-based stuff, either.
The best I ever had was in the '70s at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant near Emerald Isle Bech, NC - named "A & Francis". I'm sure it has long since closed. That was Eastern NC chowder and was clear - incredibly good and I wish I could find that style today.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 9:52 AM
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It is in Jensen beach Florida, had some a few weeks ago.
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Could that have been at
Nov 8, 2018, 1:08 PM
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The Admirals Table?
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Re: Could that have been at
Nov 8, 2018, 1:31 PM
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no
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Best I’ve had was at the Admirals Table
Nov 8, 2018, 3:20 PM
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In Jensen Beach. That was years ago. Don’t know if its open now.
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Re: Best I’ve had was at the Admirals Table
Nov 8, 2018, 7:00 PM
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got good reviews, will have to check it out.
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It's pronounced Chow-da***
Nov 8, 2018, 9:54 AM
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Re: It's pronounced Chow-da***
Nov 8, 2018, 10:46 AM
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Or, Chow-dahhhhhhhhhh
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 10:21 AM
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Go the the Warren Street tavern, in the Bunker Hill area of town.
Real old tavern, best clam chowder I have ever eaten.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 10:28 AM
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Easton MD, they have it on tap.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 2:05 PM
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Very nice, my parents are from Easton
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 10:52 AM
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Mine was at a 2nd generation restaurant / bar in Quantico VA.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 1:10 PM
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Henry’s downtown Charleston used to have the best clam and she crab soup
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 1:47 PM
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That’s referred to as Hatteras or “Hat tras” style, best there is IMO.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 1:51 PM
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Campbell’s Soup makes a mean chawda
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 5:27 PM
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Progresso is better. ??
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 8:38 PM
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You got me on that one. But then again I’m old school
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 1:55 PM
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Schlotzskys in Seneca has an excellent chowder
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 5:03 PM
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In New England, the clear broth is called "Rhode Island" style. RIs poor, immigrant populations couldn't afford heavy cream, so, the chowder was made, virtually, the same (sans cream). If you are in RI, it is just chowder, but in MA and CT, its RI chowder. It's made with sauteed onions, salt pork, clam juice (garlic, clams, marsala wine) clams, potatoes, salt and pepper. Traditional versions dont have celery, bacon, or any herbs--that's reserved for restaurants/tourist traps. Best served with clam cakes, or clam fritters (if in CT), by breaking them up in the chowder.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 5:20 PM
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Yes, indeed - that's the real deal..... RI or Hatteras, eastern NC - whatever. The authentic recipe used to have just a touch of grit in it also - likely beach sand from inside the fresh clam shells.
Man, I'd like to have a bowl of that now. Maybe I'll get some clams soon and try to make it.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 6:31 PM
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I prefer the New England Chowder (no tomatoes) but the NE chowder can vary across the board.. I like mine thick and creamy and light on the potatoes. Some restaurants load it down with potatoes and it's more like potato soup. There used to be a place near Wilmington, NC that had good chowder and one in Providence, RI. I believe the place near Wilmington is now closed.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 7:36 PM
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Boston’s Legal Seafood Clam chowder is OK, but there use to be a restaurant on the intercoastal waterway at Barefoot landing that was much better. Hate it went out of busimess.
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Re: World's Best Clam Chowder
Nov 8, 2018, 9:21 PM
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Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco?
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