Few foods say Massachusetts quite like a steaming bowl of New England clam chowder.
We’re talking thick, creamy broth loaded with tender clams, chunks of potato, and the kind of salty seafood flavor that makes you scrape the bottom of the bowl.
And there are plenty of places to get your fix, from century-old seafood joints and historic dining rooms to casual spots where fishing boats pass outside the window.
So grab a spoon, because these seven clam chowder spots each bring something special to the table and deserve a place on your Massachusetts food list.
1. Woodman’s of Essex (Essex)
Woodman’s of Essex at 119 Main Street has been serving seafood since 1914, when Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman famously invented the fried clam…