The homeowners of Flo’s Clam Shack stated they refused to move the “outrageous” worth of frying clams on to prospects. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)NEWPORT, RI — “Flo’s Clam Shack” is presently a misnomer. The favored beachside seafood cease will not promote their eponymous fried clams till additional discover.Frying clams are presently on the “absolute highest … anybody has ever seen,” the restaurant’s administration stated in a put up on Fb. “Sorry, we aren’t promoting any till the worth drops, hopefully quickly,” the put up stated. “Flo’s is not going to move this outrageous price on to our prospects.”Focused on native actual property?Subscribe to Patch’s new publication to be the primary to find out about open homes, new listings and extra.Let’s go!There are seemingly a number of culprits behind the excessive costs, Flo’s stated, together with lack of employees, transportation prices, the truth that it is blueberry season and an absence of shuckers. Within the meantime, the shack troopers on. Whereas fired clams are presently off the menu, prospects can get pleasure from different providing together with fried scallops, oysters and clam strips, the put up stated. Focused on native actual property?Subscribe to Patch’s new publication to be the primary to find out about open homes, new listings and extra.Let’s go!”The almighty fried clam shall be again!” the put up concluded.Get extra native information delivered straight to your inbox. Join free Patch newsletters and alerts.ThankReply (1)Share
