The Lobster Place Celebrates 40 Years, and a Recipe for Long Island Clam Toast | Edible Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 lbs manila clams
• 1 lb littleneck clams
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
• 3 ounces olive oil
• 3 shallots, sliced thin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 cups white wine
• 2 tablespoons chives, sliced very thin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 ounces Dickson’s Tasso ham (can substitute bacon)
• 2 ounces garlic aioli (can make your own or use mayo + garlic oil)
• 3 slices crusty Italian bread or ciabatta (grilled, or toasted in a pan)