Chowder makes the perfect March meal: It’s warming, hearty and creamy and the variations on the North Fork are pretty endless. Here are some of our favorites.
1. Hearty New England Chowder | Modern Snack Bar, 628 Main Road, Aquebogue
2. Award-winning L.I. (red) or New England Clam Chowder | Cliff’s Elbow Room, 1549 Main Road, Jamesport
3. Classic New England Clam Chowder | The North Fork Shack, 41150 County Road 48, Southold
4. Brothy, flourless and loaded | Little Creek Oysters, Bootleg Alley, Greenport
5. New Island Fish “Chowdah” | A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria, 62300 Main Road, Southold
6. New England Clam Chowder | Claudio’s Restaurant, 111 Main Street, Greenport
7. New England Clam Chowder with hickory smoked bacon | Jerry and the Mermaid, 469 East Main Street, Riverhead
8. New England Clam Chowder | Southold Fish Market, 64755 NY-25, Southold
9. Case’s Clam Chowder (red) | Case’s Place, 650 First Street, New Suffolk
10. Halyard Clam Chowder | The Halyard Restaurant, 58775 County Road 48, Greenport