bowl of fish chowder with green herb, paprika and oil garnish and a bronze spoon nearby - Intek1/Getty Images A creamy base of milk, stock, and herbs brimming with briny seafood flavors, a good fish ...

A seventh-generation Mainer, chef Christian Hayes grew up on New England staples: Boiled dinners. Lobsters. And lots and lots of chowders. These days, in his (now closed) kitchen at The Garrison, ...