Don’s Seafood Chowder is a Manhattan-style chowder featuring fresh fish and shellfish in a tomato-based broth, incorporating vegetables and herbs for a lighter, coastal-style profile.[18] Unlike cream-based New England chowder, this version emphasizes a bright, savory stock that allows the seafood flavor to come through more cleanly.[18] The texture brings together chunks of fish and shellfish with a brothy base, making it a satisfying yet not overly heavy starter in a seafood-forward meal.