Ventura Harbor Village is home to nine chowder-serving restaurants CLAM CHOWDER, to many chowderists, is practically a magic foodstuff. For sure, you don't wave a wand over it (waving your spoon will do just fine), and it served in several restaurants (so there's no need to summon a bowl via a seafood-ensorcelled spell). But consider that this special stew, unlike many bowl-based foods, has a knack for staying warm, even if you take your time savoring it. It's that thick creaminess that keeps the chowder at the bottom of your bowl so toasty, the same creaminess that complements the clams' chewy brininess. And come the wintertime? We pay appetizing homage to clam chowder's many gifts via National Clam Chowder Day, which adds bite to the 25th of February each year.