chowder Archives

Clam chowder on the docks at Rocker Oysterfeller's at the Wharf Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl

January 2026

For the coast's annual Chowder Day, a dozen Sonoma County restaurants will fire up their giant kettles and dish out samples of their finest chowder.

Fort Bragg to hold 20th Annual Beer Festival

March 2016

The Fort Bragg Rotary Club will be holding their 20th annual beer festival on Saturday, March 19 in Fort Bragg. Sixteen craft brewers will pour their best beers and ales and the famous North Coast Brewing Company will be showcasing their new North Coast Steller IPA. The beer fest is part of the Fort Bragg […]

Seaside Chowder with fish, mussels, squid, shrimp, potatoes, bacon, cream, at Seasdie Metal Oyster bar in Guerneville, California on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Where to Find the Best Clam Chowders on the North Coast

January 2016

In New England, a bowl of award-winning chowder can be found around every corner. But honestly, there are not many worthy of the honor. Most arrive at the table in the midst of a perfect storm: either so thick that your spoon stands at attention, or so overcooked the clams taste like rubber bands, if […]