OT: Best Clam Chowder in CT

[NielsisGood]

You have one now.

Why didn't you answer my question from before? What's the deal with the try hard foodie, and especially Arby's lover gimmicks?

 

[August_West]

Why didn't you answer my question from before? What's the deal with the try hard foodie, and especially Arby's lover gimmicks?

A man loves food.

What's the issue.

 

[NielsisGood]

A man loves food.

What's the issue.

So you wouldn't say there's any difference between literally everyone else discussing/nominating their particular favorite establishments and your literal omnipresence and attempts to moderate/judge each submission? You know there's plenty of sites that are actually dedicated to this type of discussion, right? Why wouldn't you just try one of those on for size? Having this obsessive foodie/Arby's gimmick is rather out of place on a forum meant for UConn basketball discussion.

 

[August_West]

So you wouldn't say there's any difference between literally everyone else discussing/nominating their particular favorite establishments and your literal omnipresence and attempts to moderate/judge each submission? You know there's plenty of sites that are actually dedicated to this type of discussion, right? Why wouldn't you just try one of those on for size? Having this obsessive foodie/Arby's gimmick is rather out of place on a forum meant for UConn basketball discussion.

U Mad Bro?

 

[PAHusky]

Only on the boneyard could a thread about nothing get derailed.

 

[8893]

Only on the boneyard could a thread about nothing get derailed.

It's what we do best.

Like pizza.

And lobster rolls.

And clam chowder.

 

[August_West]

It's what we do best.

Like pizza.

And lobster rolls.

And clam chowder.

And Arbys.

 

[8893]

And Arbys.

Yes, Sir!

 

[superjohn]

So you wouldn't say there's any difference between literally everyone else discussing/nominating their particular favorite establishments and your literal omnipresence and attempts to moderate/judge each submission? You know there's plenty of sites that are actually dedicated to this type of discussion, right? Why wouldn't you just try one of those on for size? Having this obsessive foodie/Arby's gimmick is rather out of place on a forum meant for UConn basketball discussion.

Such an Arby's hater.

 

[8893]

Has anyone mentioned that seafood stew/chowder is far superior to any form of clam chowder in any event?

When we went to Nova Scotia for a week several years ago we had seafood stew at every stop, sometimes twice a day. Always different, always great. Same thing when we were in Ireland and England last summer. Basically, whatever seafood is in season locally, with fresh herbs, broth and a touch of cream. I don't see it on enough menus here, but when I do I get it and it is almost always excellent.

 

[NielsisGood]

U Mad Bro?

Nope, just trying to figure out why you'd want to run this gimmick here of all places.

 

[JSM1970]

Good point, I think I would take a good shrimp & corn chowder over just about any clam chowder.

Something that is awesome to do in the summer is to grab a lobster roll and chowder @ Lobster landing in Branford and then walk across to Stoney Creek and grab a few pops there. Incredibly good time and fun place.

Has anyone mentioned that seafood stew/chowder is far superior to any form of clam chowder in any event?

When we went to Nova Scotia for a week several years ago we had seafood stew at every stop, sometimes twice a day. Always different, always great. Same thing when we were in Ireland and England last summer. Basically, whatever seafood is in season locally, with fresh herbs, broth and a touch of cream. I don't see it on enough menus here, but when I do I get it and it is almost always excellent.

 

[8893]

Good point, I think I would take a good shrimp & corn chowder over just about any clam chowder.

Something that is awesome to do in the summer is to grab a lobster roll and chowder @ Lobster landing in Branford and then walk across to Stoney Creek and grab a few pops there. Incredibly good time and fun place.

The one in Branford is the Lobster Shack. Lobster Landing is in Clinton and has a better lobster roll imo, but no chowder (and no nearby brewery to walk to, but it is on the water and BYOB, and has a killer sausage and peppers, too).

 

[Excalibur]

Has anyone mentioned that seafood stew/chowder is far superior to any form of clam chowder in any event?

When we went to Nova Scotia for a week several years ago we had seafood stew at every stop, sometimes twice a day. Always different, always great. Same thing when we were in Ireland and England last summer. Basically, whatever seafood is in season locally, with fresh herbs, broth and a touch of cream. I don't see it on enough menus here, but when I do I get it and it is almost always excellent.

I'll take a Bermuda fish chowder over clam chowder any day. Of course, now I have to . . .

 

[Brettloaf]

Honestly, some of the best clam chowder I have had is at Sherwood Diner in Westport, CT.... I don't know where they get it from but from July-September I always get it as an appetizer before a regular meal.

 

[superjohn]

Has anyone mentioned that seafood stew/chowder is far superior to any form of clam chowder in any event?

When we went to Nova Scotia for a week several years ago we had seafood stew at every stop, sometimes twice a day. Always different, always great. Same thing when we were in Ireland and England last summer. Basically, whatever seafood is in season locally, with fresh herbs, broth and a touch of cream. I don't see it on enough menus here, but when I do I get it and it is almost always excellent.

Yes, any bouillabaisse is better than any clam chowder as is any seafood gumbo and jambalaya.

 

[chiller99.5]

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[8893]

Just drove past the Clam Castle and remembered that it's Donahue's now, too, and also has top notch Clam chowder in both RI and NE varieties.

 

[shizzle787]

hey @NielsisGood check out my delicious feast from Arbys last week.

Look at that incredible Pork Belly. Look at that incredibly crafted amuse-bouche (buffalo chicken slider) I got to titillate the senses before digging into the pork belly main event.

Sorry for partying. Not sorry.

You want some meat and toppings with your bread?

 

[Deepster]

Nope, just trying to figure out why you'd want to run this gimmick here of all places.

Oh, you noobs never fail to chomp away on the worm.

 

[NielsisGood]

Oh, you noobs never fail to chomp away on the worm.

Might want to reappraise the situation, ace.

 

[Dove]

To the OP and other defenders of those inferior versions of Clam Chowda:

The only reason to add cream to a chowder is if the clams are past their prime—still edible, but in need of something to cover the taste of their ever-growing funk.

So?

I thank the dude who thought of the idea to add cream. Love that NE clam chowda!!! Just don't know who has the best.

 

[Dove]

Lenny & Joe's in Madison is so great. Food always legit and the whole BYOB in back is awesome.

We used to hit up more when kids where younger and enjoy the carousel and ice cream stand.

My last meal would a fried NE Seafood platter with whole bellies from there.

Italian Beef and Philly Cheesesteak very close too

Is this a positive post? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

As for Lenny and Joe's...its almost soft shell crab time!! And the BYOB is great!

 

[uconnbill]

Bill's seafood is better than Lenny and Joe's as is their Clam Chowder. Different crowd but very good seafood and excellent chowder and bisques, especially the seafood one.

 

[8893]

Bill's seafood is better than Lenny and Joe's as is their Clam Chowder. Different crowd but very good seafood and excellent chowder and bisques, especially the seafood one.

I wouldn't say better,but different and also good. Classic joint.