Yesterday I thought about treating myself to fried clams and bike down to Little Neck off the Gowanus Canal. I was thoroughly disappointed by their offering. Even the clam strips from the extinct HoJOs in Times Square were better than these measly clams. No bellies. Mostly Batter and fries.
$22.
Today I bought Steamers from the fishmonger at the Fort Greene Farmers Market.
I steamed the plump mollusks in water, cider, garlic, and butter.
Delicious.
$10.
And I drank the broth.
Thinking OH NEW ENGLAND.