Thank you IceTrojan! The Monterey place with the chowder-fiend compatriate used condensed milk or similar, for a creamier, thciker consistency than Boston/New England chowder.

We started that trip with Boston chowder, tried some more in Kennebunkport, Maine and Newport, Rhode Island and ended in Monterey, CA. Didn't try any in Cape Cod / Provincetown, but I wonder if there is a special recipe there, too?

We are expecting a storm and a gale in a couple of hours.