Woodman's of Essex shared by @eater says: ""It’s unclear if Woodman’s actually invented the fried clam; it’s not unclear whether Woodman’s has a perfect cup of clam chowder. Opinion is divided on whether New England clam chowder should be thick and creamy or thinner and more brothy (the right answer is thinner and more brothy.) Woodman’s clam chowder is decidedly in the more brothy camp. Grab a cup, and if you’re still hungry, grab some more fried clams. And again, sit outside and take in yet another breathtaking view of the Great Marsh."" on Postcard