Which type of clam chowder?

[senior citizen]

Clam chowder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clam_chowder&printable=yes)

POLL: Which clam chowder do you prefer?

New England White ??

Manhattan Red ??

Scroll all the way down as other states, such as Rhode Island, also have their favorites..........
New Jersey; Delaware; Cape Hatteras..........??????????

[mfp509]

I prefer the Manhattan Red chowda'

[2BNTV]

New England White. creamy and delicious!!!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Are you serious? Tomato sauce in clam chowder....yuk.

Clams, onions, milk potatoes and some spices. Nothing else needed.

[capecodkev]

Oh, its no contest, New England Clam Chowda. My father has the best receipe which beats every resturant here on Cape Cod.

[kbace6]

New England White. creamy and delicious!!!!

Ditto.

:agree:

[Ecuadog]

New England clam chowda.

[zcaveman]

I like both of them.

[railroadman]

Born and raised in New Orleans most Cajuns, prefer New England White!

[Madelaine Amee]

Only one for us - New England white -

Sam's Club are selling Legal Seafoods New England Clam Chowder, two containers to a pack for $9.99 ....... or that was the price the last time I bought it which was a while ago, because when I saw it I bought enough to stock the freezer.

[jblum315]

Are you serious? Tomato sauce in clam chowder....yuk.

Clams, onions, milk potatoes and some spices. Nothing else needed.

Absolutely correct. Adding tomatoes is a desecration

[Bonny]

New England Clam Chowder. Sooooo yummy !!!

[senior citizen]

Oh, its no contest, New England Clam Chowda. My father has the best receipe which beats every resturant here on Cape Cod.

Can you share his recipe????

I used to make it all the time when our son was in high school as it was his favorite......from our vacations at the seacoast........Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and of course Maine..........I always made the white variety.

[mfp509]

Being born and brought up in CT near RI, we also had RI clam chowder which was with a clear clam broth. Also, my family used quahogs when making the chowder. I don't know if that's the same as clams.

[capecodkev]

we use quahogs too, more meaty than clams and they have more flavor.

[senior citizen]

Being born and brought up in CT near RI, we also had RI clam chowder which was with a clear clam broth. Also, my family used quahogs when making the chowder. I don't know if that's the same as clams.
Quahog fact sheet (http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/factsheets/fsquahog.html)
Sounds like it's just an Indian name for clams?????
Click above hyperlink...........

[senior citizen]

Kinds of Clams, at WeLoveClams.com (http://www.weloveclams.com/kinds.html)


Quahogs are the largest size and make the most flavorful chowders.

[Shimpy]

I like them both but for health reasons I only eat RED, too much fat in white. By the way since you are in Florida and not New England, all the islands off shore eat the Bohemian chowder, which is RED. The Banana Boat in Boynton Beach Fla. has great chowder if you are visiting S. Fla. and will put a little sherry in it for an exceptional treat.

[tucson]

we use quahogs too, more meaty than clams and they have more flavor.

True, we used to dig for them on the beach in Wareham and my father used to make awesome quahog chowder, but my hubby makes the BEST NE clam chowder! (even won an award for it):-):thumbup:

[rubicon]

Which is your choice? New England or Manhattan yes and yes

[spk7951]

No debate here, New England Clam Chowder. Miss the many places in New England we used to go to but the best around here is Tony's in Cedar Key. Outstanding!

[Shimpy]

No debate here, New England Clam Chowder. Miss the many places in New England we used to go to but the best around here is Tony's in Cedar Key. Outstanding!

You're right about Tony's. The motorcycle group I ride with goes there several times a year and many bring a cooler to bring home chowder. It's THAT good!

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I like both, love the New England Best, but while we are on the subject of New England (and sorry to hijack this thread) has anyone beside ME ever had fried belly clams (Ipswich)? I do adore them and no one where I live now knows what the heck I am talking about. I swear I am not making this up. Someone tell me you love them also. Worth the fat and calories of fried food if you ask me.

[jblum315]

Yes, I adore them. My husband and I used to drive an hour and a half to the nearest clam shack (in Connecticut) that had them. I love them second only to a good lobster roll.

[tucson]

I like both, love the New England Best, but while we are on the subject of New England (and sorry to hijack this thread) has anyone beside ME ever had fried belly clams (Ipswich)? I do adore them and no one where I live now knows what the heck I am talking about. I swear I am not making this up. Someone tell me you love them also. Worth the fat and calories of fried food if you ask me.

Yes, I used to go to the BEST place in Ipswich known for their GREAT fried clams when I lived on the No.Shore of Mass. The Ipswich clams were the ONLY (b/c they are so sweet) clams my hubby would use for his :thumbup:clam chowder when he was chef in Boston.

[CFrance]

NE clam chowder, hands down. I never could wrap my taste buds around the combination of tomatoes and seafood or fish.

[Northstar]

I prefer New England Clam Chower, but in the winter time, I'll go with the Manhattan.

[Deter1]

Prefer Manhattan Clam Chowder!

[rirlam]

Another vote for New England white!

[Northstar]

NE clam chowder, hands down. I never could wrap my taste buds around the combination of tomatoes and seafood or fish.

You should try Bouillabaisse(Seafood extravaganza):thumbup:

[aljetmet]

New England White. creamy and delicious!!!!

:thumbup: :BigApplause:

[George Bieniaszek]

The one and only New England Clam Chowda!!!!!

[senior citizen]

True, we used to dig for them on the beach in Wareham and my father used to make awesome quahog chowder, but my hubby makes the BEST NE clam chowder! (even won an award for it):-):thumbup:

When he has some time to spare, could he please post his prize winning recipe for the New England Clam Chowder.....??

When my daughter and son in law lived on an island ten miles off the coast of Maine, they also dug for clams..........my husband also remembers that "job" in New Jersey.......as a kid.....so his mom could make clam chowder.

Everyone made the "white" New England clam chowder not the red Manhattan version, although I've had both.

[Happinow]

Another vote for white!

[senior citizen]

No debate here, New England Clam Chowder. Miss the many places in New England we used to go to but the best around here is Tony's in Cedar Key. Outstanding!

Will have to try it sometime. We knew someone from Cambridge, New York who retired to Cedar Key..........Thanks.

[senior citizen]

I like both, love the New England Best, but while we are on the subject of New England (and sorry to hijack this thread) has anyone beside ME ever had fried belly clams (Ipswich)? I do adore them and no one where I live now knows what the heck I am talking about. I swear I am not making this up. Someone tell me you love them also. Worth the fat and calories of fried food if you ask me.

We love fried clams.......not sure if they are the same type you are talking about. Massachusetts seashore / Cape Cod, etc......

My husband's father used to go clamming in New Jersey and then his mom would also make fried clams.......a lot of work to prepare them, I would think.

[buzzy]

Manhattan first. Rhode Island (clear) second. New England third.

[Virtual Geezer]

Not a picky eater (except for liver and onions which I will never eat) so I like both but prefer New England.

VG

[Ecuadog]

Yes, I used to go to the BEST place in Ipswich known for their GREAT fried clams when I lived on the No.Shore of Mass. ...

I bet it was the Clam Box.

[Billyg]

True, we used to dig for them on the beach in Wareham and my father used to make awesome quahog chowder, but my hubby makes the BEST NE clam chowder! (even won an award for it):-):thumbup:
WHERE IN WAREHAM..? We found our own great quahogs and clams where we lived in Parkwood. Also, Little Beach had great quahogs
You remember the life quard there? Cute.

[senior citizen]

I bet it was the Clam Box.

We've been told by friends that the CLAM BOX is the very best place to go.
It's right before you enter on to the Cape itself, right???

[DougB]

There is chowder other than New England?

[capecodkev]

The best fried clams are at Arnolds in Eastham, MA. They are local clams dug here on Cape Cod. They also have the best onion rings, thin sliced and just the right amount of batter.

[tucson]

I bet it was the Clam Box.

No, it was Woodman's. It's still there!

[senior citizen]

The best fried clams are at Arnolds in Eastham, MA. They are local clams dug here on Cape Cod. They also have the best onion rings, thin sliced and just the right amount of batter.


We've always wanted to spend time near the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Each time I get the info......I can't decide which town to get lodging in.
Should we stay in one town and then just drive to all the interesting parts of Cape Cod???? Any good resorts you would recommend?

When our kids were home, years ago, we drove to Woods Hole and took the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Rented a house from a person in our town here. Can't remember the town but it was close to a small beach. We explored the entire Martha's Vineyard........all the various towns.....and took the boat over to Nantucket one day. Very quaint.
Very pretty.

Years ago, after college, our daughter and her husband lived in Cambridge and Quincy, Mass......but then returned to Vermont after a short stint in Maine.

Anyway "so close" and yet we always seem to head to New Hampshire and up the coast to the Maine seacoast.......but should explore Cape Cod.
Any suggestions?

[tucson]

WHERE IN WAREHAM..? We found our own great quahogs and clams where we lived in Parkwood. Also, Little Beach had great quahogs
You remember the life quard there? Cute.

Yes, it was Parkwood Beach where my Aunt had a house. It's a small world !

[capecodkev]

The best beaches are on the outer cape, so I would stay in either Eastham, Wellfleet or Truro. There is a nice Sheraton in Eastham, or you could rent a cottage for a week. My parents own a couple of cottages that they rent out during the summer. My parents cottages are in Eastham. Close to the bay side beaches which has much warmer water and wonderful sunsets.

[capecodkev]

Yes, Woodmans is still there, but honestly, their fried clams are very overated.

[capecodkev]

If you want to stay in the middle of Cape Cod, then Hyannis is the place, lots or resturants and places to stay. The Cape Cod Melody Tent is there which has some pretty good concerts in the summer.

[tucson]

When he has some time to spare, could he please post his prize winning recipe for the New England Clam Chowder.....??

When my daughter and son in law lived on an island ten miles off the coast of Maine, they also dug for clams..........my husband also remembers that "job" in New Jersey.......as a kid.....so his mom could make clam chowder.

Everyone made the "white" New England clam chowder not the red Manhattan version, although I've had both.

I do know that he ALWAYS and ONLY used the Ipswich clams and always used salt pork when sauteing the onions, and he used cream also. So, it was very fattening! I'll ask him if he still has the recipe.(I'm talking about the 1985 Chowderfest @Fanuil Hall MarketPlace in Boston)

[tucson]

If you want to stay in the middle of Cape Cod, then Hyannis is the place, lots or resturants and places to stay. The Cape Cod Melody Tent is there which has some pretty good concerts in the summer.

I agree, when I lived in Hyannis, I could get to most of the Cape towns in about 30-60mins. (of course NOT in the summer)! I also knew the roads to avoid where the traffic jams are..

[capecodkev]

Hyannis is a great location to live on the Cape. Everything is here, shopping, dinning, entertainment, healthcare.

[tucson]

Yes it is, my son still lives there and I'm looking forward to visiting this summer!

[senior citizen]

The best beaches are on the outer cape, so I would stay in either Eastham, Wellfleet or Truro. There is a nice Sheraton in Eastham, or you could rent a cottage for a week. My parents own a couple of cottages that they rent out during the summer. My parents cottages are in Eastham. Close to the bay side beaches which has much warmer water and wonderful sunsets.

O.K. I made note of those towns, etc.. Thank you so much.

It will probably be in the autumn for a long weekend.......after Labor Day.
The Sheraton sounds good............

Maybe a cottage or two or three, depending on size for the next time the family gathers......rather than drive up to Maine. Are they on the beach?

Up until this coming summer, all the large family gatherings have been at our place here in Vermont.........everyone stays here and invite all their old "childhood" and "college" friends to come for a big barbecue, etc. and to meet their new babies, etc., etc.

But this year we are renting a house in Maine for two weeks...for a change. Cape Cod could be good for a future family reunion.........
They all have a lot of friends in the Boston region, Amherst, Mass, etc.

Thanks again............

[capecodkev]

They have one cottage that is three homes back from the water, the other one is 1/2 mile from the water. The street leads directly to the beach.

[leenie24]

That's easy - Manhattan Clam Chowda!:icon_hungry:

[spk7951]

O.K. I made note of those towns, etc.. Thank you so much.

It will probably be in the autumn for a long weekend.......after Labor Day.
The Sheraton sounds good............

Maybe a cottage or two or three, depending on size for the next time the family gathers......rather than drive up to Maine. Are they on the beach?

Up until this coming summer, all the large family gatherings have been at our place here in Vermont.........everyone stays here and invite all their old "childhood" and "college" friends to come for a big barbecue, etc. and to meet their new babies, etc., etc.

But this year we are renting a house in Maine for two weeks...for a change. Cape Cod could be good for a future family reunion.........
They all have a lot of friends in the Boston region, Amherst, Mass, etc.

Thanks again............


If you do head to the Cape and desire some good Cape Cod seafood then I would suggest a trip to Sesuit Harbor Cafe in Dennis. They are seasonal and usually open from mid April to mid October. That has been our favorite stop on the Cape for many years. A small place where you order off the chalkboard and go sit outside on picnic tables. They will bring you your food when it is ready and the view sitting overlooking the harbor entrance and Cape Cod Bay is wonderful. All this talk of NE chowder and seafood is getting to me. So glad we will be heading up there in May.
http://www.sesuitharbor-cafe.com/

[tucson]

If you do head to the Cape and desire some good Cape Cod seafood then I would suggest a trip to Sesuit Harbor Cafe in Dennis. They are seasonal and usually open from mid April to mid October. That has been our favorite stop on the Cape for many years. A small place where you order off the chalkboard and go sit outside on picnic tables. They will bring you your food when it is ready and the view sitting overlooking the harbor entrance and Cape Cod Bay is wonderful. All this talk of NE chowder and seafood is getting to me. So glad we will be heading up there in May.
http://www.sesuitharbor-cafe.com/

That's one of my favorites, also The Marshside in E. Dennis is wonderful!

[capecodkev]

for good clam chowda, the Black Cat Tavern on Hyannis Harbor is very good. They won the Cape Cod Chowda Fest last year.

[Ceafolks]

New England Choudah...at Mattakeese Wharf, Barnstable Harbor.

[Shimpy]

I like both, love the New England Best, but while we are on the subject of New England (and sorry to hijack this thread) has anyone beside ME ever had fried belly clams (Ipswich)? I do adore them and no one where I live now knows what the heck I am talking about. I swear I am not making this up. Someone tell me you love them also. Worth the fat and calories of fried food if you ask me.

Back in the 60's in Miami, we used to go to the New England Oyster House and order a bucket of Ipswich clams steamed.

[capecodkev]

I will have to try Mattakeese Wharf this summer.

[Ecuadog]

We've been told by friends that the CLAM BOX is the very best place to go.
It's right before you enter on to the Cape itself, right???

No, it's in Ipswich, which is up near Gloucester and Rockport.

[DougB]

Back in the 60's in Miami, we used to go to the New England Oyster House and order a bucket of Ipswich clams steamed.

Would that be the one on US1 in Perrine or The Gables?

[Shimpy]

Would that be the one on US1 in Perrine or The Gables?

Gables.

[2newyorkers]

Long Island chowder- a combination of both. Yum!

[Patty55]

I thought I was the only one who knew about Long Island Clam Chowder, love it.

[senior citizen]

No, it's in Ipswich, which is up near Gloucester and Rockport.

Gloucester and Rockport are not far from Salem, correct?
Nice scenic ride, if I recall.

We loved Salem for a long weekend. Especially nice to go in October.

[Ecuadog]

Gloucester and Rockport are not far from Salem, correct?
...

Correct.

[Debbie D]

Do you happen to have the recipe that you would like to share?
❤

[Shimpy]

Check out this video of Tony's chowder on Cedar Key. 3 times world champion clam chowder.



Tony's Famous Cedar Key Clam Chowder (http://www.tonyschowder.com/)

[vito711]

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