How to Use littleneck in a Sentence
littleneck
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There’s also raw littleneck clams on the half-shell with big ocean brine and bite.
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Mike Sutter,
ExpressNews.com,
23 Dec. 2020
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For the most elegant, delicate chowder, use littlenecks, which are small and tender enough to eat whole.
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David Tanis,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2017
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Mussels and littleneck clams are also offered at special pricing.
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Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
17 Sep. 2022
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Of course there is a lobster roll on the menu (which local critics consider among the best in town), as well as blue mussels from Chatham, and Duxbury littleneck clams.
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Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 July 2018
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Drop by the casual Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck for crab cakes, steamed littleneck clams, and summer risotto.
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Kate Donnelly,
CNT,
1 Sep. 2017
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But the Woodshed now also serves littleneck clams, beef ribs, brisket or chicken nachos, bulgogi tacos and a housemade fried pastrami-and-Swiss.
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Bud Kennedy,
star-telegram,
21 May 2018
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Of the main courses, seek out the brodetto, a lively fish stew highlighted by razor and littleneck clams, mussels, chorizo and morcilla (blood sausage) in a complex broth with tomatoes and harissa.
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Phil Vettel,
chicagotribune.com,
28 June 2019
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Rita Cantina serves resplendent tuna ceviche tostadas and pairs local littleneck clams with chorizo, serrano chiles and Tecate.
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Andy Wang,
Robb Report,
14 July 2021
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The Spaghetti Vongole Macchiato ($16) with fresh littleneck clams was tasty and very filling, with al dente pasta and juicy clams.
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Stephanie Schorow,
BostonGlobe.com,
27 June 2019
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