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We recently ran a New York Times story called In a '64 T-Bird, Chasing a Date With a Clam.
Sez David Leite: "Fried clams are to New England what barbecue is to the South. Like barbecue, the best clams come from small roadside shacks run in pragmatic mom-and-pop style. Flinty Northerners, like their porcine-loving counterparts, can be fanatically loyal to their favorite spots."
Forsake the flint and let us in on your most loved shacks in the comments below, won't you kindly?
Mmmmm! Clam-tastic!
UPDATE -- READER RECIPES
From a reader named Bette:
Clam Fritter Recipe
2 C Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
2 Eggs
1 1/2 C Clam Juice
1 C Chopped Clams
Combine all ingredients and drop by spoon full into hot oil of your choice. Cook till golden brown.
And, from reader Dee:
Easy Clam Cake Recipe
Little yummy balls of clam heaven
Ingredients:
2 eggs, 1/2 cup clam juice, 1/2 cup milk, dash pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 cup flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 can minced clams (an equal amount of freshly steamed clams is best, and quahogs even better - but you can use canned minced clams if rushed),
Preparation:
Beat eggs. Blend in milk and clam juice. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and pepper together. Add the minced clams to the sifted flour and then add enough of the liquid to make a thick, lumpy batter. Drop batter by teaspoons into 375 oil. When one side is cooked, the cakes will roll over by themselves. Drain on brown paper and salt to taste. This will make about 6 or so, so up the recipe, because you'll want more.
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2-01-2008 @3:20AM Sandra Morrissey said... I am originally from Rhode Island and have lived in Florida for 6 years! Besides my grown kids, and my special granddaughter, the thing I go back to RI for is fried clams (whole belly, of course), steamers (to DIE for) RI clam chowder, which is clear - no tomato or milk, and clamcakes. There is nothing like the seafood found in New England, I miss it almost every day.
Champlin's seafood has a great assortment of all of the above, along with lobsta fresh off the boat! It is located in Galilee, just past Narragansett. Enjoy!
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2-17-2011 @5:55PM Sabrina said... I Dont Know Where At In Florida You Live..But My Parents Own A Seafood Restaurant Near Daytona Beach Well About 30 Mins Away. We Have Ipswich Steamers, Which We Cut And Fry For Whole Belly Clams. We Also Have Fresh Haddock And We Get Lobsters In 3 Times A Week. Just A Suggestion If Your Somewhere Near The Area.
2-01-2008 @3:43PM mike Mowry said... I live in florida now, and they haven't a clue on how to cook northern seafood such as fried clams, fired smelt, cod etc. you can't have a cook from the bahamas trying to deep fry ipswich clams, they are over breaded, overcooked, and are plain nasty. i lived in Worcester for many years, and the Boynton resturant on highland street has fired clams that are so good, your tongue jumps up and slaps your brain!!!!
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2-23-2008 @3:31AM Roger said... Dang living hear in lost land those darn clams sound awful good right now! Now tell me again were the best darn place to go for those fresh fried clams?
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8-16-2008 @2:25AM Dallen said... In California, "Yankee Pier" has Whole Belly Ipswitch Fried Clams.
They have several locations, SFO, Larkspur, San Jose, Lafayette
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4-18-2009 @8:06PM Walter L said... Boy are you all pulling at my heart strings I Love whole belly clams
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8-30-2007 @7:27AM Johanna Clancy said... The Clam Shack right before the little bridge heading into Kennebunkport, Maine. Their WHOLE-BELLY fried clams are the stuff dreams are made of!!! Not to mention their onion rings.....
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8-30-2007 @8:55AM Paul Oliva said... I have tried fried clams all over the Northeast and the best clams in N. E. are at Ronnies in OXford, MA and the Clam Shack in Ipswich, MA.
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8-30-2007 @9:30AM Chuck Hayden said... The best fried clams can be found at a little clam shack near Seabrook Harbor. The stands name is Ceal's and has been in continuous operation since the early 1940's. Thier onion rings won't leave ya cryin either!
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8-30-2007 @9:31AM Chery said... I am from Lynn, Mass and just moved back after being in Texas for 4 years, No fried clams in Texas! I love the fried clams at Kelly's at Revere beach! They were the first thing I had after returning to Mass. and they were as delicious as I remembered them! They are the best!
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8-30-2007 @9:38AM Chuck Hayden said... The best fried clams can be found at a little clam shack near the Seabrook,NH Harbor. The stands name is Ceal's and has been in continuous operation since the early 1940's. Thier onion rings won't leave ya cryin either!
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8-30-2007 @9:44AM dave said... Clambox in Ipswich Mass......hands down the best, Kellys in Saugus mass is one of the places to avoid, too commercialized
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8-30-2007 @9:58AM Charlotte said... I agree about the Clam Shack in Ipswich, but equally as good is the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. Fabulous! Try it!
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8-30-2007 @10:13AM Jane said... How about WOODMAN'S in Essex???? The absolute best. I am a native North Shore person who was transplanted to the Chicago area. No great sea food here. So when I vist my old home town, WOODMAN'S is on top of the list.
Can't wait for my hubby to retire so we can get back to the best food in the country!!!!!!
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8-30-2007 @10:57AM Alyssa said... Clam box in Ipswich, Massachusetts is by far the best fried seafood you can get in the area
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9-04-2007 @11:53AM Bill said... We have two favorites. The above mentioned Ceal's and Bartley's Dockside in Kennebunkport, Maine. They are also famous for Mr's B's Blueberry Pie. The Best!!!
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8-30-2007 @12:53PM Breanna said... Bob's Clam Hut in York, ME. They have awesome Lobster Rolls too! What I would do for one right now!
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8-30-2007 @1:06PM Laurie said... Flo's Clam Shack in Portsmouth and Newport, RI (the original is in Portsmouth). It's truly a shack with the best fried clams (as well as stuffies and clam cakes for those of you who like local treats). It's been around forever and it's worth the wait.
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8-30-2007 @1:27PM Jim said... I live in Ipswich, Mass., Clam Box is best. Farnham's in Essex, Mass. and Woodman's in Essex are 1,2,3.
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8-30-2007 @1:33PM Sharon Kugell said... The Fried Clams with Bellys and butter rich Lobster Rolls served at Jimmies Restaurant in West Haven(Savin Rock), CT. are really delicious. They serve generous portions. I look forward to my CT. visits.
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