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Clam Cakes: A Cultish Rhode Island Specialty

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Why are clam cakes beloved in Southern New England and almost nowhere else on the planet? Dig deep into the history, culture, and cuisine of the clam cake, which was first served at pavilions and amusement parks surrounding Narragansett Bay in the mid- to late- 1800s, including the still fondly remembered Rocky Point and Crescent Park. Hear about the roadside restaurants and  drive-ins that replaced the resorts as sources of this specialty when cars replaced steamboats and trolleys and people discovered the 103-year-old James Beard Award-winning Aunt Carrie's, the 1930s lunch-shack-turned-local institution that is George's, and Monahan’s, the former bait shop at the sea wall. We’ll touch on the touchy subject of tomato-containing RI  clam chowder and talk about musicals, events, and artistic tributes to this local phenomenon.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Wed

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Carolyn Wyman 

Tuition: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
7/10/2024 Wed 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Carolyn Wyman  ClassRoom

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