Don't mess with New Englanders and our clam chowder! We are able to recognize quality clam chowder no matter where we are. And with that, comes great responsibility.

Here are the commandments by which we live:

  • I

    Thou Shall Not Accept Watery Broth

    Clam chowder broth should be creamy, comprised of chicken stock and heavy cream.

  • II

    Thou Shall Stay Faithful To New England Clam Chowder

    NEVER stray to Manhattan. It's just not clam chowder. I don't care what anyone says.

  • III

    Thou Shall Never Pollute Chowder with Hot Sauce

    A little salt and pepper is great but if you wanted something spicy you should have gone with chili.

  • IV

    Thou Shall Never Consume Clam Chowder from a Can

    Enough said.

  • V

    Thou Must Always Choose the Chowder if the Ocean is in View

    It doesn't matter what other soups are on the menu if you can see the ocean you know the clam chowder is the best choice to make.

  • VI

    Thou Shall Always Offer a Bite

    If you are out to eat with family or friends and you ordered the chowder, it is customary to offer them a bite because you know they wished they ordered it.

  • VII

    Thou Shall Not Go Ham on Someone Elses Chowder

    This applies if you find yourself on the receiving end of the "do you want a bite" offer. It is fine to accept but take one maybe two bites tops. Anything more and you are a chowder stealer who should have ordered their own cup.

  • VIII

    Thou Shall Never Commence Chowder Eating Without a Package of Oyster Crackers

    The oyster crackers and the spoon hold equal importance.

  • IX

    Thou Shall Not Put Anything Too Funky In Thy's Chowder

    I have had bacon in my clam chowder and that is about as funky as I will get. Anything too crazy just takes away from the traditional delciousness of clams, potatoes and onion.

  • X

    Thou Shall Always Preach About How New England Clam Chowder is Superior to Manhattan and Always Will Be

    You will come across people who have yet to realize that New England clam chowder is the only true clam chowder in existence. It is our responsibility to help them see the light.

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