Clam Chowder! What's your preference?

[Liverpool]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:28pm

New England or Manhattan?


I myself am a New England man. It's hearty and filling. Plus, potatoes, a big plus.


So, which do you all prefer?

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:29pm

I'll take Manhattan

[D2]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:30pm

Allergic

[supportivemom]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:30pm

New England- all the way! Not even a blink to think about it. Oooh- now I'm craving it but it's like 80 degrees here today- soup always tastes better when it's cold! mom

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:31pm

Chowdah? I'll pass.

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:31pm

New England -- but not that thick paste most places call chowder.

I also like Rhode Island chowder, but not many places serve it.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:32pm

Corn

[Guido Contini]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:33pm

new england, please.

[artscallion]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:46pm

I'll second Rhode Island Chowder.

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:48pm

Yay!

artscallion, do you know anywhere in the city that does it right? There was a restaurant in South Jersey that made a great Rhode Island clam chowder, but I haven't found a good substitute here, yet.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 12:53pm

I remember the first time I ordered clam chowder here and was served some sort of red oil in a bowl. Disgusting.

[bschneid76]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:03pm

Definitely New England

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:06pm

New England Clam Chowder, preferably from Village Market in Ogunquit, ME. It's divine.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:06pm

New England!

And for those of you in the L.A. area (either local or passing through), head out to Santa Monica's "Ye Olde King's Head" pub & restaurant, near the ocean on Santa Monica Blvd.

Their New England Clam Chowder is the best you will ever have, EVER. In your life. EVER. The end. EVER.

http://www.yeoldekingshead.com/

[soapguy17]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:07pm

New England. . .

[artscallion]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:14pm

Calvin, I've never thought to order it in the city. So I don't know. Fortunately, I live in Rhode Island so can get it anytime I want. Maybe next time I come into the city, I'll bring ya some.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:15pm

I like New England, but I prefer Man Chowder.

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:24pm

Calvin, you can order some. Maybe it's worth a try?

http://www.shopct.net/mivastore/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=grossman&Product_Code=SP-RIClear&Category_Code=SPEC

[wexy]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:31pm

New England

[Corine2]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:33pm

I love clam chowder but Manhattan is my favorite.

Try the Cabbage soup at the Edison. My favorite soup of all! Updated On: 12/7/07 at 01:33 PM

[supportivemom]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:36pm

Blueroses- you are the Queen for finding great links! mom

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:36pm

Yum! I just had some yesterday (New England) with oyster crackers.

I still thoroughly enjoyed it even though it was 80 degree weather

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:38pm

Indeed, blueroses!

I might try it. I can't tell if that's just the soup mix, or if the clams come with it. I'd be a little squeamish ordering clams through the mail!

and art, I'm holding you to that. Updated On: 12/7/07 at 01:38 PM

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:46pm

I guess it's just frozen stock. If it helps alleviate the squeamishness, my cousin always orders those Chesapeake Bay crabcakes and lobster cakes from either QVC or HSN and they were always very good!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/7/07 at 1:50pm

New England defines clam chowder, as far as I'm concerned. YUM!