“Destination Dining” Coastside @ Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay, CA - now this is the life…!
Award winning oceanfront dining and award winning seafood dishes are yours to enjoy at Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, CA
Need a change of scenery? Well whatever you’re looking for be it a weekend getaway, day-trip – or rendezvous on California’s incredible coast, Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay offers the perfect oceanfront setting with award winning food!
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We met with owners Paul and Julie Shenkman for California Living’s Travel Special on Half Moon Bay, CA and got the scoop on Sam’s incredible location, unique history, and award winning food which we did wine parings with – yum yum! In addition to offering the freshest seafood around (and of course – their famous chowder, and award winning “Lobster Roll”) – Sam’s Chowder House also offers Authentic New England Style Clambakes to be enjoyed on their oceanfront beach property or in their waterfront restaurant! Made in the traditional New England style - lobsters, sausages, clams, and corn on the cob are layered with a special seaweed in a large steamer box under the ground - intrigued? Julie Shenkman tells us more about this process in the video below:
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Extend your coastal experience with a visit to Sam’s Gift Shop located on the property featuring lots of great items including exquisite hand-made jewelry by Julie Shenkman Jewelry Designs.
For more information, reservations, and music/entertainment schedules visit Sam’s website @ SamsChowderHouse.com .
Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay is a CA INSIDER QUALITY TESTED & APPROVED Travel Destination.
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SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE CRAB CIOPPINO
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 prawns
- 8 clams
- 8 mussels
- 6 ounces fresh fish(salmon or halibut)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
- 4 cups lobster stock
- 2 cups tomato puree
- Salt Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces fresh picked crab
Directions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the prawns, clams, mussels, fresh fish, red pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, chili flakes, basil, oregano, rosemary, and parsley and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lobster stock and then stir in the tomato puree. Cook until the clams and mussels open and sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. To serve, ladle into 2 bowls and garnish with crab.
