Wednesday, June 29, 2011

30th Annual Chowderfest in Boston on July 3, 2011

Over two thousand gallons of New England’s signature dish, clam chowder, will be ladled out to thousands at Boston City Hall Plaza on Sunday, July 3rd from 11am to 6pm. A Fourth of July tradition in Boston, restaurants vie for the affections of attendees and the prestigious title of “Boston’s Best Chowder.”

The 30th Annual Chowderfest will bring together the best clam chowder recipes from some of New England’s finest restaurants. Entertainment for this year includes Mike Hashem’s Dixieland Band. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

Anthem Kitchen + Bar – Boston, MA
The Chart House – Boston, MA (Hall of Fame)
Clancy’s Restaurant – Dennisport, MA
Ipswich Clambake Company – Ipswich, MA
Jerry Remy’s – Boston, MA
Mr. Dooley’s Boston Tavern – Boston, MA

Chowderfest is just one of 200+ events taking place during the 30th Annual Boston Harborfest. Free admission to over half the events makes the celebration accessible to all.

For a detailed schedule or more information, please visit http://www.bostonharborfest.com

Connect in real-time at www.twitter.com/BOSHarborfest and www.twitter.com/BOSChowderfest.

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