Clam Box Vs. Woodman's?
One day late April to do fried clams. In town after a long absence. Clam Box or Woodmans? Talk amongst yourselves...
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I am O.F.D.!!-- moved from the area about 19 years ago. It has been years since I went to clam box--I will try and get there soon. Last summer my husband took me out for a whale watch in Ipswitch and on the way home we went to Woodmans. I thought the clams were super!!
If you are ever in Newburyport go to Michaels---not huge portions, however good clams. -
greygarious
Apr 21, 2008 12:10 PM
Heretic that I am, I prefer clam strips to whole. For these, I'd say that those at the Clam Box are the most tender and fresh, and the frequent oil changing makes a huge difference. Farnam's were smaller, fried a bit darker, and in a different way, just as good. Main impression of Woodman's was the overwhelming greasiness. If I had a magic lamp, one of my wishes would be that clam shacks try using gram flour (aka besan, made from chickpeas) in their dredging mix. The onion bhaji I've had at Indian restaurants raise onion strings to a whole new level, and I think gram-coated clams would be spectacular.
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PinotPlease
Apr 21, 2008 07:19 PM
THIS is why I miss my home town! We may have the weather here in LA, but to get some passionate clam opinion, well, there's only one Bah-ston. I love this, thanks a million for all the responses to my post, and more please if so inclined!
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galleygirl
Apr 22, 2008 05:27 AM
The funny thing is, the only poster who ever comes out in favor of Woodman's is fom out of town, but a "food expert".... ;)
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resipsaloquitor
Apr 21, 2008 08:57 AM
If you'd like to have a terrible meal at an outrageous price, definitely go to Woodman's.
I've never been to Farnham's, so it would be Clam Box by default, and they're very good.
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resipsaloquitor
Apr 21, 2008 11:48 AM
I am enjoying going to everything that is opening for the season this year. I was in law school for the past four years and missed the early spring, pre-tourist delights of Cape Ann. I will add Farnham's for sure. But first --- THE LONG BEACH DAIRY MAID.
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steinpilz
Apr 20, 2008 05:56 PM
Woodmans would be my last choice among Clam Box, Farnhams, and Woodmans (despite not having been to Farnhams yet!). Woodmans has smaller and more expensive portions, particularly at this time of the year, and heavier breading than Clam Box -- IMO. Why my animus? Didn't like the way the old guy behind the counter looked at me when I noticed their prices (were quite high).
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Clam Box definitely, with J.T. Farnham's next in line. I compared the latter's fried clams to Woodman's back a while ago at:
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