| LEGAL SEA FOODS This upscale seafood restaurant (now an East Coast chain) opened in Cambridge in 1968 and quickly became the go-to spot for New England classics. The clam chowder ($4)--made of New England clams and served with oyster crackers--is no exception. (Multiple locations, including 26 Park Square, 617-426-4444) |
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75 CHESTNUT You'll find this local favorite, opened by the owner of the famous Cheers bar, tucked away on a lantern-lit street in Boston's quaint Beacon Hill district. Grab a seat at the bar and order a bowl of clam chowder ($6.50), full of clams, potatoes and smoked bacon, and a glass of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. (75 Chestnut St., 617-227-2175) |
