Cant say im a fan of dukes. In fact I would avoid the chain.

Good chowder to me is all about the stock, the nectar...lots of clam, some salty smokey pork, potatoes, onion and celery. Heavy cream should just bring it together.

New England's favorites get to close to paste.... You shouldn't need flour. If it can hang wall paper then it ain't great.

Love a good Manhattan chowder. Done well, it's amazing.

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