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Cliff Calderwood is a travel writer living in rural Massachusetts. He writes extensively about New England where he has lived for the last 27 years with his family and dogs.

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New England Seafood - Lobster, Chowder, Shellfish, Where and How to Get it, and How to Cook it

April 10th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

Maine-Lobster-ImageIt’s difficult to imagine visiting or vacationing in New England and not dining on fresh New England Seafood.

It’s such a healthy treat as well, and in plentiful supply in restaurants and shacks along the coast.

New England seafood is even enjoyed in rural Vermont or the mountains of New Hampshire.

Maine Lobster is probably the first seafood meal that springs to mind, but of course Clam Chowder - or any type of chowder - is a close second, and a popular summer party feast is a traditional New England Clam Bake.

My personal favorite seafood is scallops - put them over angel pasts with a light and soft white sauce and you have a mouthwatering and healthy succulent meal. I’m also partial to mussels and grilled swordfish, and freshly caught striper - particularly if I’ve caught it myself!

But now I’m getting into a long list and so better stop.

So whether you’re looking for the best seafood restaurants in New England, or discover how to dig up your own clams, or even how to cook and eat lobsters, this resource list is for you.

Resource List:

Best England Seafood Restaurants
Where to Buy Fresh Maine Lobster and Have it Shipped
How to Dig for Clams
Traditional Clam Bake
All About Lobster Facts
How to Cook Lobster
How to Eat Lobster
More New England Seafood Recipes
Catch Your Own Striper and Tuna

Hope you found this resource useful. I’ll be back in a few days with some more regional news, so stay tuned, or to get my posts delivered directly to your RSS reader subscribe to my RSS feed just by clicking here.

Cliff Calderwood
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Online Guide to New England Vacations



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    Comment by Jim Francis on 14 April 2008:

    Can you recommend a good seafood restauarant in Boston as I’ll be visiting with friends in May and we’ll be staying close to the downtown area.

    What’s good and what can I expect to pay?

    Thanks for help,

    Jim

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    Comment by Cliff Calderwood on 14 April 2008:

    Hi Jim,

    You’ve a wealth of quality and price in Boston. Legal Seafoods has consistent quality and can be found in a number of locations in Boston and Cambridge. Can be expensive but worth it.

    Another favorite of mine also on the pricey side is McCormick’s & Schmicks in Park Square.

    The Union Oyster House is medium priced and has the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in Boston. Plenty of Atmosphere here and you can find the place down near Quincy Market area.

    If you’re on a budget and aren’t looking for great service or atmosphere then the best deal is No-Name Restaurant over on Fish Pier. At the weekend the line can be long - but that’s a good sign right?

    Have fun,

    Cliff

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    Comment by Cybrspin on 3 May 2008:

    Ones of my wishes in life before i die is to get to go to New England for some real clam chowder :)

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    Comment by John Jefferson on 18 May 2008:

    I remember as a kid going to Maine for vacation, and going to the coast to have lobster. You would pick out your lobster they would cook it, and sit at picnic table an eat the shells you just threw over the side back into the water. Its been so long ago I am not sure if those places are even around anymore.

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    Comment by Cliff Calderwood on 18 May 2008:

    Thanks for your comment John. You’d be surprised how many of those seaside shacks are still operating as many are small family concerns and they pass from generation to generation. Appreciate sharing yourt memories with us.

    Cliff

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    Comment by Lobster Help on 2 November 2008:

    Great article. I’ll like to mention one other website that is a great reference for cooking lobster. LobsterHelp.com contains how-to cooking guides with pictures.

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