The Happy Clam

Started our vacation today.  Although as a retired guy not sure you call it vacation.  We're spending a few weeks on the East coast.  Humidity much?  Anyway, easy flight to Washington Dulles and first night in Fredericksburg, VA.  Quaint little city.  Of course the fateful battle that took place here in 1862 is the defining event for the city.  Quite simply, the Union got their ass kicked.  Of course, it was bitterly cold and they were trying to attack across a river to an entrenched enemy who had a great position on them.  But still, they got their ass kicked.  Quiet on a Sunday night.  We walked around doing some window antique shopping and stumbled on a great little restaurant.  If you're ever in Fredericksburg, VA stop for a meal at "The Happy Clam".  It's not fancy but OMG the seafood is amazing.  I had a cup of clam chowder that had so many clams it was chewy.  And then fried oysters. Couldn't do that very often but they were amazing.  Came with hush puppies, fries and string beans.  Burp!  But everything on the menu looked really good.  Like I said, not fancy.  But if you want a good meal, this is the place.