Long Island Clam Chowder

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Long Island clam chowder is a traditional chowder originating from Long Island. Just like the geographical positioning of Long Island, between Manhattan and New England, the chowder is a blend between the dairy-based white New England chowder and the tomato-based red Manhattan chowder. The Long Island clam chowder has a pink color as a result. Fresh whole clams are mixed with canned tomatoes, heavy cream or full-fat milk, and often potatoes and other vegetables in order to create this hybrid of a chowder, which has proven to be very popular in Long Island's chowder bars and restaurants.