OT: Best Clam Chowder in CT

[Doheny]

Who the hell eats clams without the bellies? That's unholy.

I've had a few miserable days of running to the crapper after getting a bad one, but, still, I wouldn't have them any other way.

 

[superjohn]

Whole Bellies Specifically are a serious Jones. When you want them the craving is as powerful as any food craving Ive ever had. Whats weird about it as that once Ive had them Im satiated for a good period. Even when eating them by the end of the platter Im like "OK thats fricking awesome, ive had enough now though" and then I dont care if I have them for weeks or longer, so I dont know if frequency comes into play in rating this stuff, I could eat great Pizza or a Roast Pork at a higher frequency than whole bellies, but when a whole belly craving sets in it is a far greater craving than I get for the other stuff.

TMI im sure, but its a round about way of saying I get JSM's last meal deal.

And now that I just typed that all out, you triggered me. Im heading to johnny ads.

I never got the appeal of frying perfectly good shellfish. Don't get me wrong it's good but I always felt it's more for people who don't really like shellfish. If given a choice I'll always take my oysters, clams, shrimp etc. without batter and the deep fryer.

 

[August_West]

I never got the appeal of frying perfectly good shellfish. Don't get me wrong it's good but I always felt it's more for people who don't really like shellfish. If given a choice I'll always take my oysters, clams, shrimp etc. without batter and the deep fryer.

For the most part yes. Its all good. But I like Shrimp 20 different ways before fried. Oysters 10 different ways before fried. Scallops too but maybe only 5 ways there.

But whole bellies?

There is a perfect alchemy when frying those, the warm, gooey belly contrasting with the crispness of the fry is sublime. They are a gift to mankind. No better way.

 

[Excalibur]

For the most part yes. Its all good. But I like Shrimp 20 different ways before fried. Oysters 10 different ways before fried. Scallops too but maybe only 5 ways there.

But whole bellies?

There is a perfect alchemy when frying those, the warm, gooey belly contrasting with the crispness of the fry is sublime. They are a gift to mankind. No better way.

Before the allergy, my most voracious cravings were for raw littlenecks on the half shell with lemon and just a touch of a strong cocktail sauce. Would much rather have that than fried.

 

[August_West]

Before the allergy, my most voracious cravings were for raw littlenecks on the half shell with lemon and just a touch of a strong cocktail sauce. Would much rather have that than fried.

Apples to oranges comparison.

I love raw littlenecks too. Fried littlenecks suck. hard. Way too tough fried.

Great whole bellies are from soft shelled clams.

 

[8893]

And now that I just typed that all out, you triggered me. Im heading to johnny ads.

And?

 

[August_West]

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Couldnt get away for lunch.

 

[8893]

Couldnt get away for lunch.

Sorry.

Portofino for me. Not sorry.

 

[August_West]

Sorry.

Portofino for me. Not sorry.

oooof. Nice.

This place is opening 500 feet from my desk next week.

New restaurant to open in Essex

 

[Excalibur]

Apples to oranges comparison.

I love raw littlenecks too. Fried littlenecks suck. hard. Way too tough fried.

Great whole bellies are from soft shelled clams.

Agreed. I just never had cravings for fried clams like I did for littlenecks (or even small cherrystones) on the half shell . . .

 

[8893]

Agreed. I just never had cravings for fried clams like I did for littlenecks (or even small cherrystones) on the half shell . . .

Roast clam special at the Place is the most addictive clam of all imo.

 

[J187Money]

The best NE and RI chowders around are served at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Flame away, but I've heard enough confirmation from life-long New Englanders to have a feeling I'm right.

Which restaurant?

 

[Scottzer]

I just went clamming a few days ago. Got 5 1/2 dozen. I broke my knife so I steamed a batch and made linguini with clam sauce with the other. Soooo good!

 

[superjohn]

I just went clamming a few days ago. Got 5 1/2 dozen. I broke my knife so I steamed a batch and made linguini with clam sauce with the other. Soooo good!

Some of my best memories as a kid were clamming and musseling with my pops.

 

[Scottzer]

Should we have a UCONN fan clambake this summer?

 

[superjohn]

Should we have a UConn fan clambake this summer?

Yes, I'll fly back for it. We can all throw down with the cooking and drinking while Auggie slays on the guitar.

 

[shizzle787]

Yes, I'll fly back for it. We can all throw down with the cooking and drinking while Auggie slays on the guitar.

And poker. We need to have a poker game. We already had a cesspool game.