What type of clams are used for clam strips?
What are the best clams to buy?
- CHOWDER. (Mercenaria mercenaria) …
- STEAMER. (Mya arenaria) …
- CHERRYSTONE. (Mercenaria mercenaria) …
- LITTLENECK. (Mercenaria mercenaria) …
- NEW ZEALAND COCKLE. (Austrovenus stutchburyi) …
- RAZOR. (Ensis directus) …
- MANILA. (Ruditapes philippinarum)
What is a clam lifestyle?
The life of the clam: habitat, feeding, reproduction. Clams live hidden in the sandy bottom of seas and oceans ; the way to stay safe from predators is by hiding under the sand. In the case of chirlas or fine clams, they can be found in the English Channel, the Atlantic coast and, to a lesser extent, the Mediterranean.
Are clams a mollusk?
Mussels, oysters, clams, and scallops are mollusks that belong to the family Mollusca. They are types of bivalve mollusk which means that they have two shells and are connected to each other by a hinge at the back. All these water species are filter feeders, meaning that they filter out small portions of food from the water around them.
Is a clam a consumer?
The Clam is the primary consumer who eats the producer. The hard clam is eaten by crane, sea stars and other animals larger than it. Are freshwater clams decomposers? Clams are not decomposers, but are heterotrophs. This means that they catch and ingest plant and animal matter in order to gain nutrients.
What is good to serve with steamed clams?
Consider pairing your steamed clams with the following dishes for a quick meal:kimchi soup with tofu,fish broth with corn,spicy tomato soup and garlic mayonnaise,farfalle pasta topped with basil pesto and corn,shuck them and drop them into a New England clam chowder,More items...•
Who owns the Clam?
The Drunken Clam, often shortened to just The Clam, is the local Quahog bar owned by Jerome and formerly the late Horace. It is the favorite hangout of Peter Griffin, Glenn Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, Joe Swanson and sometimes Peter's dog Brian Griffin.
Whats the difference between an oyster and a clam?
There are differences in the shell textures of oysters and clams. The shell of a clam is smooth and shiny while an oyster has a rough outer shell. Both the organisms take in water through the shells but the filtering procedure is different. Oysters produce pearls which are in much demand but clams do not.
Is a clam a shell?
Clams are members of the class Bivalvia. Members of this class of molluscs get their name from their bivalve shell, or shell with two halves connected by two valves. Many different species of bivalves exist in this group, including clams, oysters, mussels and scallops.
What is clam disease?
The illnesses of most concern from eating raw or undercooked oysters or clams are Vibrio infection, norovirus infection, and hepatitis A. See fact sheets for those diseases for more details. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pains, severe weakness.
Is the Drunken Clam a real bar?
We are located at 46 46th Avenue, St. Pete Beach, Florida, 33706. Our phone number is 727-360-1800. Inside the bar is non-smoking.
Are clams healthy?
Clams benefits include great for males' fertility, great for collagen synthesis, contain lots of vitamin b12, provide iron, helps regulate blood pressure, loaded with protein, great for thyroid health, good for your heart, an excellent source of choline, and rich in riboflavin.
Are scallops a clam?
Everything is clams. At least, most of this list is clams: oysters, scallops, and cockles are all subclasses of saltwater clams. But not all clams are spit into these groups. There are a bunch of other subclasses, which most of us just refer to as clams.
What does clam taste like?
Clams can be eaten raw or cooked in an array of manners. They have a nice, salty taste. However, the saltiness is more of a salt-water-y kind of way. They have a fishy taste but it is not gross nor is it overpowering.
Can you eat clams raw?
The clam, sometimes seen as a poor cousin to the oyster, can also be enjoyed both raw and cooked. Best raw are tiny littlenecks or mid-sized cherrystones. Others, like quahogs or mahogany, are too chewy to be eaten raw, but are perfect for chowders and other cooked preparations.
Do you eat the whole clam?
Here's the truth: When you eat a clam, you eat the whole animal— all the soft tissue. The good parts and the parts you don't want to think or talk about because those parts gross you out.
Are clams alive when eaten?
Clams, mussels and oysters in the shell are alive and the shells close tightly when tapped and live crabs, lobsters and crayfish will move their legs. Shucked oysters are plump and have a mild odor, a natural creamy color and clear liquid or nectar. Do not cook or eat shellfish that have died during storage.
Teriyaki Swiss Burger
1/2 pd charbroiled chuck patty with spinach, tomato, swiss cheese, teriyaki sauce, garlic basil mayo and served on a ciabatta bun.
Blues Burger
Oregon Blue Cheese melted on a 1/2 pd. charbroiled chuck patty with spinach, tomato, onion and garlic basil mayo on a potato bun.
Patty Melt
Done The Clam’s special way. 1/2 pd charbroiled chuck patty with grilled onions topped with melted swiss cheese and dijon mustard on wheat bread.
Plato Burger
Diced charbroiled chicken or beef, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, shredded romaine on grilled pita bread. Served open faced.
The Clams Own Burger
1/2 pd. charbroiled 100% chuck patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce ,tomato and red onion with Angel Island dressing served on a potato bun.
SOUP, SALAD AND ALE BREAD
A big bowl filled with your choice of soup, mixed green salad & fresh baked ale bread, complete a hearty meal.
Crab and Lobster Cakes
3 crab cakes with the Clam’s own blend of herbs, a hint of dijon, deep fried and drizzled with chili lime hollandaise sauce.
about the clam
In just five years, The Clam has quickly become one of the West Village's favorite neighborhood restaurants.
safety
In the true spirit of hospitality, we consider you—our guests—family. Taking care of our family means prioritizing your well-being and safety.
reservations
The Clam is open for full-service covered outdoor dining in our cafe and indoor dining * at limited capacity. Reservations are recommended.
visit us
We're located at 420 Hudson Street at the intersection of Leroy St. We're in walking distance of our sisters Little Owl & Market Table.
events
The Clam welcomes inquiries for in-house and off-site dining and events.
the team
Chef Mike Price is no stranger to the authentic flavors of fresh, simply prepared food. Raised in a small town along the Chesapeake Bay, Mike planted the seeds of his career early on, tending to his family's farm and cooking at a local crab house on weekends during high school.
contact us
Located at 99 Bank St. in the West Village, The Mary Lane will feature Chef Mike Price's signature seasonal fare paired with an inspired cocktail program.
Specials
You pick the flavor! Hot, BBQ, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Texas, Garlic Parm | Dry rub: Tangy Gold or Bourbon
Combo Meals
Each meal served with golden french fries and a 20 oz. drink. What a catch!
Baked Dinners
Baked, topped with bread crumbs, served with homemade cole slaw and your choice of potato.
