SARATOGA SPRINGS — Farmhouse Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Veggie, Irish, and Manhattan Clam Chowder are some of the fare that will be offered up at this year’s chowder festival in Saratoga Springs.
The annual festival, typically held in early February, was rescheduled by Discover Saratoga to mid-March with an eye on COVID-19 safety precautions.
The main event takes place Saturday, March 26 and will be preceded by a week-long Chowder Fest ‘N Tour beginning Saturday, March 19, during which event goers may dine-in or purchase pints and quarts to-go at participating restaurants all week long.
The traditional Chowderfest celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 and include live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. Event-goers may try $2 chowder samples and vote for their favorites.
The Chowder Tour takes place Saturday, March 19 - Saturday, March 26. Note, not every restaurant participating in the March 26 Chowder Fest will be selling chowder throughout week. For a complete listing of all festival participants and their offerings, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org.
Chowderfest participants on Saturday, March 26 include: 30 Lake – Chowder; Bentley’s Tavern - Farmhouse Chowder; Boca Bistro - Roasted Corn & Poblano Pepper Chowder (Vegetarian); Bread Basket Bakery (Hampstead Location) - Wholesome Veggie Chowder and Bread Basket Bakery (Spring Street Location) - Wholesome Veggie Chowder; Cantina – Chowder; Carson’s Woodside Tavern - Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Corn Chowder garnished with a cube of corn bread; Chez Pierre - Seafood Chowder; Chianti Ristorante - Spiced Lentil “Ciao-Der” (Vegetarian, Gluten Free); Diamond Club Restaurant - Philly Cheesesteak Chowder and Thai Coconut Curry Chowder; Dizzy Chicken Wood Fired Rotisserie - Brazilian Smoked Seafood Chowder; Druthers Brewing Company - Chowder; Dunning Street Station - Shrimp and Bacon With Roasted Corn Topped With a Fried Scallop; Forno Bistro - Maryland Style Clam Chowder; Gaffney’s - Smoked chicken-sweet corn chowder; Harvey’s Restaurant - Cajun Chicken Corn Chowder; Hattie’s Restaurant - Andouille & Corn Chowder; Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille - Jacob’s Chowder; Nashville of Saratoga - Nashville Hot Chicken Chowder; Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar - Chicken Wing Chowder; Parting Glass - Luck of the Irish Chowder; Phila Fusion - Beef Stew Noodle Soup/Chinese Hot & Sour Soup; PJ’s BAR-B-QSA - Vegetarian Corn Chowder With Smoked Veggies (BBQ Meats May Be Added); Prime at Saratoga National - Chowder - Ribbon Café; Shrimp Corn Chowder topped with Tequila Lime Bacon and a Crab Wonton Popper; Rising Sun Lodge #103 - Free & Accepted Masons (Serving from City Center); New England Clam Chowder with Bacon; Saratoga Winery (Serving from City Center); Torched Cherry Cheesesteak Chowder; Simply Food by Maura - Mac & Cheese Chowder (Serving from Artisanal Brew Works); Spa City Tap & Barrel (Chowder provided by The Hideaway) - Buffalo Chicken Chowder and Philly Cheesesteak Chowder; Sushi Thai Garden - Tom Yam Noodle Soup/Chicken Coconut Soup - Taquero Tacos and Donuts Clam & Chorizo Chowder; The Brook Tavern - Southwest Chicken Chowder; The Cellar - New England Clam Chowder; The Local Pub & Teahouse - Irish Chowder (gluten free); The Merc - Smoked Clam Chowder; The Mill on Round Lake - Bubba Gump Chowder; The Night Owl - Mexico City Chowder; Thirsty Owl Bistro - Seafood Chowder; Wasabi - Seafood Soup; Wishing Well Restaurant (Serving from The Brook Tavern) - Manhattan Clam Chowder.
