Clam Chowder | Austin, TX

Lance H.Jump Point Communications, Inc.Dec 9, 1999

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Someone wrote:
>David E. wrote:
>>LNCS wrote:
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>>> Are there any places in Austin that serve New England style clam chowder often
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A couple of months ago I enjoyed one of the best (IMHO) clam chowders I've ever tasted.  This was at Pacifica (located on 360 in the new-ish strip center at, I think, Westlake Blvd.  Instead of "just" traditional cream, their chef used coconut cream.  Additionally, there was some spiciness to the dish.  I thought it was extraordinary.

Chip R.Unicom Systems Development, Austin, TXDec 12, 1999

Someone wrote:
>Are there any places in Austin that serve New England style clam chowder often
>or on a daily basis?

Dan McCluskey's is about the best I've had outside of New England. It's on their regular appetizer menu.

The base is seasoned more than traditionally done, but it works very well. It's a mite thicker than I prefer, but it's not the corn starch glop most places prepare.