"In a region where clam digging is as common as pickleball, there’s a chowder on every menu. The one at Ivar’s is the most iconic. This soup doesn’t need any fancy sourdough bowl or excess toppings, just soft red potatoes, finely chopped clams, and a touch of smokiness from bacon chunks. You’ve heard of New England clam chowder? Well, this is Northwest chowder." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente