New England Clam Chowder vs. Manhattan Clam Chowder – What’s the Difference?
Clam chowder has been a favorite hearty soup choice for New Englanders for decades. And, the love for this rich and hearty soup has only grown, having spread to restaurants and kitchens across the country and in parts of Canada. In most variations of this delicious chowder, ingredients include diced potatoes, salt, onions, and of course, clams. Most chowder aficionados enjoy their soup with saltine crackers or small, hexagonal oyster crackers.
But, did you know that not all clam chowders are the same? Though Austin’s Cabana Café serves Cabana Clam Chowder, this version is more like a New England Clam Chowder, which is creamy due to milk or cream, which gives the soup a recognizable white color.
Manhattan clam chowder, on the other hand, is red and thus strikingly different. This Manhattan variation has a thinner broth and is made with tomato and tomato paste instead of cream or milk. And Manhattan Clam Chowder also has carrots and celery added to the mix, and sometimes green peppers and thyme are added. Some chefs tend to add garlic for an extra boost of flavor as well.
As it happens, there has been a friendly battle for generations as to which chowder is better. And it comes down to personal taste or the type of chowder you enjoyed throughout your childhood. This said New Englanders tend to prefer New England Clam Chowder. But New Yorkers don’t necessarily prefer Manhattan Clam Chowder. As alluded to earlier, the Austin’s Restaurant Group serves a delightful variation of the New England Clam Chowder, called the Cabana Clam Chowder. You can find this delicious concoction on the menu at Cabana Café, one of several popular Litchfield Beach restaurants offering both a beach bar and outside dining.
Try Our Cabana Clam Chowder When Enjoying A Fine Dining Restaurant in Pawleys Island
If you are looking for an oceanfront restaurant, then the Cabana Café won’t disappoint. Whether you want to start your meal with a cup or bowl of the Cabana Clam Chowder or one of the other delectable appetizers after spending the perfect day in Pawleys Island, you’ll be sure to find something on the menu that you will love.
Past visitors to the Cabana Café have enjoyed delightful beach baskets such as the lobster lover’s basket, the blue crab basket, and the fried grouper basket. Plenty of sandwiches and wraps, burgers, and hot dog choices are also available. If you are looking for something a bit heartier, consider one of the main plates: the fish du jour, 12 oz. ribeye with fries, pecan-crusted catfish, cabana fried seafood platter, or the surf and turf. And if those don’t suit your fancy, be sure to check the menu for some other excellent options. We’re confident you’ll find something you’ll love, and you’ll enjoy the ambiance and beach setting as you relax during your meal.
The Austin’s Restaurant Group and the team at Cabana Café can’t wait to see you and hear your opinion on our delicious cabana clam chowder and the great chowder debate.
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