Pops Clam Shell 2020

pops · 07-25-2020, 10:28 AM

I have considered going to Key West to retire. Maybe a fried conch shack?

TheTimeTraveler · 07-25-2020, 01:05 PM

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I have considered going to Key West to retire. Maybe a fried conch shack?

That would work, and I can tell you that no one down there offers fresh full bellied fried clams.

If you could get someone to fly those gallon buckets of tubs (full of those succulent New England clams) down to you each day then you'd have the market cornered and do VERY well if you keep the same quality controls in place.

Heck, you can't even get decent tartar sauce in Florida!

BoatHouse · 07-26-2020, 07:19 AM

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I have considered going to Key West to retire. Maybe a fried conch shack?

Are you thinking of retiring because I asked about the Clam Chowder? LOL

BTW - Your Clam Chowder is the best!

Happy Gourmand · 07-27-2020, 06:21 AM

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I have considered going to Key West to retire. Maybe a fried conch shack?

NOOOOO...that's way too far South! LOL
There is at least 2 places within 20 minutes or so from me that fly the Ipswich clams weekly when they can get them.....pretty good....but not the same as yours.

JEEPONLY · 07-27-2020, 12:28 PM

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NOOOOO...that's way too far South! LOL
There is at least 2 places within 20 minutes or so from me that fly the Ipswich clams weekly when they can get them.....pretty good....but not the same as yours.

Somebody fill me in- the "Ipswich clams"?

Susie Cougar · 07-27-2020, 01:07 PM

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Somebody fill me in- the "Ipswich clams"?

The Ipswich clams from Massachusetts are considered to be the best of the whole belly clams. When they are not available, restaurants will turn to Maine and Canada for their clams.

Susie Cougar · 07-27-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Not true ...........

They get them from Ho' - Jo's

LOL remember when they sold them

I do remember when they sold them. I only remember them selling the clam strips. I don’t think they ever had whole belly clams.
My father used to really like Friday night all you can eat fish and chips.

barefootbay · 07-27-2020, 04:33 PM

Ho Jos sold clam strips only. Ie; fried rubber bands lol

Top-Water · 07-27-2020, 08:43 PM

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Ho Jos sold clam strips only. Ie; fried rubber bands lol

Perfect description "fried rubber bands"

Funny how just a little batter makes them become edible.

Irish mist · 07-27-2020, 09:28 PM

Used to eat at the old Ho Jos at the Weirs back in the day. I also remember the old Gandy Dancer bar that was attached to the building. There's 1 Ho Jos left in the world up at Lake George in NY.

TheTimeTraveler · 07-28-2020, 05:09 AM

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Used to eat at the old Ho Jos at the Weirs back in the day. I also remember the old Gandy Dancer bar that was attached to the building. There's 1 Ho Jos left in the world up at Lake George in NY.

I wonder if they have those famous clam strips (rubber bands) and still offer a 28 count selection of ice cream flavors ?

TiltonBB · 07-28-2020, 05:14 AM

With the recent riots, tearing down monuments, and forcing sports teams to rename themselves someone will probably object to the "HO" in Ho Jo's saying it is disparaging to women.

Hillcountry · 07-28-2020, 07:49 AM

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With the recent riots, tearing down monuments, and forcing sports teams to rename themselves someone will probably object to the "HO" in Ho Jo's saying it is disparaging to women.

Oh no! What will Santa do now?

Barney Bear · 07-28-2020, 07:57 AM

How about "HA, HA"?

JEEPONLY · 07-28-2020, 08:59 AM

what do you call Jo Jos? Twice as politically incorrect?

Irish mist · 07-28-2020, 01:45 PM

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I wonder if they have those famous clam strips (rubber bands) and still offer a 28 count selection of ice cream flavors ?

Lol, I kind of hope they have retired those clam strips.

Top-Water · 07-29-2020, 01:50 PM

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Lol, I kind of hope they have retired those clam strips.

Nope they have just re-purposed them.

They are now used to keep the claws closed on lobsters.

very very chewy.

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Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Suggestion How about "HA, HA"?

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JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	So, in Spanish... what do you call Jo Jos? Twice as politically incorrect?

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