February 25th is National Clam Chowder Day!

February 25 is National Clam Chowder Day! Clam chowder is a delicious seafood soup that is warm and cozy. If you’re a clam chowder fan, the best way to celebrate is by enjoying a bowl on February 25.

Clam chowder is a type of fish stew made with vegetables. Its origins date back to the indigenous people of America in the mid-1800’s. Today, there are dozens of versions of clam chowder that vary from region to region.

Clam chowder is so beloved because it is cozy comfort food. New England clam chowder is usually served with tiny oyster crackers, while San Francisco clam chowder is served in a bread bowl. Clam chowder and carbs go hand-in-hand, making it ideal comfort food.

Did you know Herman Melville wrote an ode to chowder? In “Moby Dick,” Herman Melville wrote, “oh, sweet friends! hearken to me. It was made of small juicy clams, scarcely bigger than hazelnuts, mixed with pounded ship biscuit, and salted pork cut up into little flakes; the whole enriched with butter, and plentifully seasoned with pepper and salt.”

The best way to celebrate National Clam Chowder Day is by visiting your local seafood restaurant. At PJ Lobster House, we serve a mouthwatering clam chowder that you don’t want to pass up. You can also purchase clams from our fish market to make clam chowder at home. If you want to celebrate National Clam Chowder Day on February 25, you must make your way to PJ Lobster House. You can make a reservation on our website or by calling 631-473-1143. You can also order online for pick up or delivery! We are located at 1 North Country Road in Port Jefferson, New York, and we hope to celebrate National Clam Chowder Day with you this February 25!