6th 4-CUP CHOWDER SAMPLER
Pike Place Chowder, SeattleBRIEF: “Get four 6 oz. cups of our best-selling chowders: New England Clam Chowder, Seafood Bisque, Smoked Salmon Chowder, Crab & Oyster Chowder. Sorry, no substitutions.”
But the guy at the counter gladly let me substitute 1 cup with their special: Lobster & Crab!
At 1 o’clock:
Seafood Bisque
“Delectable medley of Pacific Cod, Northwest Salmon, Bay Shrimp, flavored with fresh basil, and simmered in a creamy tomato-based broth.”
At 4 o’clock:
New England Clam Chowder
“Meaty clams flavored with bacon, cream, and a secret blend of herbs and spices. Inducted into the Great Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Fame.”
At 7 o’clock:
Lobster & Crab Bisque
Special of the day. I didn’t have time to snap a picture of their ingredients but it had corn niblets in it which was nice.
At 10 o’clock:
Seared Scallop Chowder
Sweet, tender scallops seared in the kettle, served in a creamy broth, perfectly flavored with dill and lime juice.
SOOT’S TAKE: My favorite was the New England Clam (perfectly balanced, full-bodied and smoky) while my least favorite was the Seafood Bisque.