Quahogs, known elsewhere as hard-shell clams, are a key part of Rhode Island's culture and economy. The name "quahog" comes from the Narragansett word "poquauhock," and different sizes of quahogs ...

Northern quahogs—also known as cherrystone clams, littleneck clams, or hard-shell clams—have the familiar round, white shells. Geoducks, which can be found in both the Pacific and the Atlantic ...

a small opening between the two shells is natural. Tap the clam; if there's movement, then it's still safe for consumption. On the other hand, hard shell clams should seal completely, especially ...

Look for topneck or cherrystone clams. These are the next-widest varieties of the same hard-shell clam variety, followed by littleneck and countneck. Read the original article on Tasting Table.

And what of clams? Hard-shell clams are best for grilling, which means quahogs and littlenecks on the east coast, and manilas on the west. Clam shells, Sherman cautions, can break when brought up ...

Don’t confuse the quahog with the soft-shell clam, which is a separate species found in tidal flats that’s used to make steamers. It’s also different from the ocean quahog, another bivalve ...