When it comes to shellfish there seems to be a definitive order of preference. At the top of the list is lobster, followed by crabs and then shrimp. And from there it goes down to clams, scallops and finally mussels. But at Chick's Tavern in Bridgeport, PA the lowly mussel no longer has to sit in the back of the bus, especially on Monday nights.
The local eatery has been run by the Chiccarine family for 4 generations since 1935 and draws a crowd for their Monday night special, all you can eat mussels for under $15. The choice is yours for steaming hot mussels in either red or white sauce, accompanied by all the bread you need to sop up the broth. It's a real bargain!
And if you're feeling really adventurous you can participate in their annual "Mussel Bowl" each January for top honors in consuming as many of the bivalves as you can in 10 minutes. This year's champion, Edward Brennan, downed an amazing 279 to become the champion. His reward? Free mussels for a year on Monday nights!
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