Eater: 16 spectacular seafood spots in NYC (feat. The Clam)
Seafood has covered itself with a halo of virtue over the last few years, recommended by dietitians and doctors for its relatively low-calorie count, richness in minerals like iron and iodine, freshness and ease of preparation, and, of course, for its omega-3 fatty acids. New York is fortunate to be right on the ocean, and some of the best seafood sold in restaurants is locally and sustainably caught.
Many traditions inform our seafood consumption. From Japan and Korea come the eating of raw fish as sushi; from New England and Canada come chowders; while France contributes soup de poisson and bouillabaisse. Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador have their ceviches, while Cantonese whole-fish recipes are renowned for their delicacy — and there are too many other schools of seafood thought available for New Yorkers to count.
The Clam
You can usually count six or seven clam dishes on the menu of The Clam, a West Village staple, but the bill of fare is certainly not limited to bivalves. Lobster hash, codfish tacos, and pan roasted halibut are served with parker house rolls, Old Bay fries, and broccoli rabe. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the New England clam chowder or spaghetti and spicy red clam sauce.
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