Clamcake Summer: One Man Eats Every Clamcake in Rhode Island

by David Norton Stone

Clamcake Summer is the story of one man's attempt to eat every clamcake in Rhode Island in one summer (or die frying). It is a funny, informative and voracious story of marathon eating and the seashore foods we crave, and of the joys and traditions of summer in New England. This is the first book entirely dedicated to the clamcake. A blend of memoir and history, Clamcake Summer is the perfect beach read for anyone who grew up eating these delectable fritters, or for those who dream of ordering their first dozen at a take out window.

86 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2012

About the author

David Norton Stone is a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, Yale University, Navy Officer Candidate School and the University of Connecticut School of Law. He lives in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is the author of Trial of Honor: A Novel of a Court-Martial and Clamcake Summer: One Man Eats Every Clamcake in Rhode Island (Or Dies Frying).

Reviews

[Bonnie Felingiere]

I loved the book. For me it brought back so many wonderful memories. I grew up at Rocky point and had my share of clamcakes and chowder. Several of the places in this book I have been to but nothing will top Rocky Point. I worked there many years ago with David and I still miss the shore dinner hall.

[Hikes in Rain]

Quirky and fun. Not sure why this fascinated me so much, but I found this book to be funny, informative and made me hungry. One of those unsung little gems of literature.

[Eileen]

I dared to read this in landlocked Colorado, 2000 miles from the nearest clam cake, but it made me dash out to get the next best thing, a lobster roll. A very fun, quick and informative read. Next trip I'll have to try the clam cakes at George's. My favorite has always been Jimmy's Port Side, but then the author is undoubtedly right, everyone's favorite is simply the place they've always gone, and you can't get closer to the BI ferry than the Port Side. I just wonder if there is a definitive spelling for clam cake - one word or two?

[Jasana]

*Won on Goodreads First Reads*

I had never read a memoir before this, so it was interesting to read it. I don't remember what I was expecting, but this was fun! Short and a very enjoyable read.

[Ande]

This was really disappointing, and it sounded like so much fun at first. It was really very randomly organized and didn’t talk much about clam cakes. I did learn about the origin of May breakfast in RI. It’s a good idea though. Maybe I should try it and write about the adventure it could be.

[Alice Honey]

Very light reading with everything you ever wanted to know about the clam cake! Funny with lots of substance.