SANTA CRUZ — The sound of sizzling bacon, boiling potatoes and clam chowder-themed songs filled the air at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a sunny Saturday, along with an amalgam of savory smells ...

The menu at Farnham’s is refreshingly straightforward. You’ve got your fried clams, obviously, but also fried scallops that are sweet and tender, fried shrimp that snap when you bite them, fish and ...

Is gussied up comfort food on-trend? You bet it is: As consumers cut back on restaurant spending, many of them want food that is classy but reasonably safe. That’s what they can get at Bacchus Kitchen ...

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The city of Santa Cruz held its annual clam chowder cook-off today, concluding at 4 p.m., with more than 30 contestants from around the world participating in this 45-year-long tradition. “This is our ...

SANTA CRUZ — The 45th annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off began Saturday morning as over 50 amateur teams set up their booths along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The teams competed for best amateur chowder ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a few things you expect from a bowl of New England clam chowder. You want it to be creamy, flavorful, well-seasoned, and loaded with ...

Start by cutting off the dark green tops of the leeks. Split them into quarters, slice into ½-inch pieces, wash well and set aside. Cut the bacon into thin strips. Heat a stock pot over medium-high ...

This recipe shows how to cook patola clam soup using sponge gourd and fresh clams simmered in a light and soothing broth. Ingredients: Clams, patola, garlic, ginger, onion, fish sauce, water, oil ...

Serve with plenty of crusty bread for dunking. Chef Jose Garces is regarded as a culinary expert in Spanish and Latin American cuisine, known for his expertise as an Iron Chef, a James Beard Award ...