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NEW RESTAURANT BRINGS MORE OF NEW ENGLAND TO MOUNT DORA

2/5/2019

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Long ago, as northern tourists flocked to Mount Dora, the small historic town was dubbed the “New England of the South.”   Now a new downtown restaurant is planning to add to that reputation with its award-winning New England seafood specialty.

Tony’s Chowder House is expected to open by Valentine’s Day in the small space on Donnelly Street vacated last year by Rocking Cafe.  The free-standing building is up the short hill from the core of downtown Mount Dora’s bevy of shops and restaurants, The finishing touches are being added to the remodeled interior to recreate the nautical decor of an old New England chowder house, according to Bill Martin, one of the restaurant’s owners.  

The approximate 12-table eatery is the sister restaurant to the award-winning Tony’s Seafood Restaurant on Cedar Key, owned by Martin’s cousin, chef Eric Jungklaus.  That popular establishment has been dishing out casual seafood fare for almost 14 years and is a three-time winner of the Great Chowder Cook-off in Newport, Rhode Island.   Jungklaus is also co-owner of the new Mount Dora restaurant and a local resident.

In the beginning Tony’s Chowder House will offer a limited menu that focuses on their white clam chowder recipe and other soups made from scratch, as well as sandwiches, salads, beer and wine.   Later, the menu will expand to include other offerings like clam strips and fried oysters, and eventually the restaurant will add outdoor dining, according to Martin.

Martin is no newcomer to the business climate in downtown Mount Dora.  He and his mother were the original owners of the Whispering Winds gift store on Donnelly Street.

Tony’s Chowder House is located at 622 North Donnelly Street.

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24 Comments
Anne Salisbury
2/5/2019 05:57:44 pm

I believe Tony’s in Cedar Key won the chowda cup 5 Times. Been to Cedar Key many times, great restaurant. Hope your new place is as successful. I am from Rhode Island! Can’t wait to visit your place. Best of luck to y’all.

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Paula Quillen link
2/5/2019 06:46:02 pm

We go over to Cedar Key to eat at Tony's. Great food! So excited they are here!

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Donna Ferrantino
2/6/2019 07:41:46 am

Whole Clams please!!!

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William Martin
2/6/2019 10:47:07 pm

Thank you for the well wishes! Hope to see you at the Chowder House!

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Theresa Gerry
2/5/2019 07:16:37 pm

Why Clamstrips?? My husband is a New Englander and wants the Whole Belly Clams....We look forward to seeing you guys join the Mount Dora area!

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Debra Markowitz
2/7/2019 10:24:10 am

I second the motion! Whole belly clams, please!

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Diane Cardoso
2/5/2019 08:19:48 pm

Former Bostonian, Rhode Islander.....I will be interested to try your restaurant.....clam strips?.....not so much. Whole bellied for me....I get my fill while visiting little Rhodie...but let's see how your chowder is.....looking forward to it....the only thing better is clam cakes and chowder....but that is normally....for me …..with red chowder.

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TERRY
2/5/2019 08:54:27 pm

Sounds great, we have been to the original at Cedar Key, very good and quaint. Little do people know, but the chowder is produced and canned for commercial sale right here in Mounr Dora.

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William Martin
2/6/2019 10:45:49 pm

We have a warehouse here in Mt Dora, but the product is not produced and canned here. That is done up north

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Dolores
2/6/2019 09:48:25 am

Clams on the half shell.

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Warren
2/6/2019 10:24:03 am

Hope you guys are talking about real steamers. Ipswich clams.
Then of course the question of thin or thick chowder?

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William Martin
2/6/2019 10:44:53 pm

Thick of course! No other way!

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Naomi Watts
2/11/2019 07:43:03 am

Congratulations on the chowder house! Looking forward to having it here! Also, is there any way to try to apply for employment? I worked at the Rockin Cafe until right before it closed and I loved it!

Dennis McCloskey link
2/6/2019 11:55:23 am

This is one Canadian who will be making a beeline for Tony’s Chowder House in Mount Dora next month to chow down on the best clam chowder I have ever tasted.

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Ken Lecomte
2/6/2019 03:10:58 pm

New Endlanders don’t eat clam strips, only whole belly clams will do.

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Meredith
2/6/2019 04:37:20 pm

Hope u will consider steamed clams

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Dennis McCloskey link
2/6/2019 11:56:31 pm

Bill, when I come to the Chowder House in March, I will bring my wife AND Dianne.

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Janeek Smith
2/7/2019 10:20:14 am

I am with others here. I lived in NH for 46 years. Moving here in Dec 2018. Whole belly clams is the only way to go. That and offering steamed clams. You do this and you will have a loyal customer. Best of luck.

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Cyndi Voller
2/7/2019 11:44:17 am

Can't wait!!! We love going to Cedar Key and our first stop is always Tony's for the Clam Chowder!! Absolute BEST!!!! Congrats and I wish you all much success in the new location! Bill, glad to see you are back in town doing business!! Loved going to Whispering Winds when you owned it!! Tummy is already growling!!!! I see a Clam Chowder Chow Down in my near future!!

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sam LaBruno
2/7/2019 03:14:08 pm

waiting???????

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Chris perocchi
2/7/2019 04:09:59 pm

You cannot call yourself new england if you are going to serve clam strips. Ugh. I do look forward to tasting your chowder as i am from boston and haven't had a good cup of chowder in florida yet. Please, no clam strips, whole belly only.

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Janice Parvin
2/9/2019 07:05:34 am

Wishing you success in your newest venture! Whole belly clams and "white" clam chowder is the only way to make it to a New Englanders stomach! It sounds like you are already successful in the restaurant business! There is always room for another seafood restaurant in Portland Maine!😀 🎣 🍾 🍺

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Aubrey
2/22/2019 07:59:16 am

The really great thing about their chowder, beyond the fantastic flavors and amount of clams in it, it is not loaded with large chunks of potato. Also, Tony's chowder is sold at Publix.

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Miriam
3/17/2019 11:05:11 am

Not a good thing to close a restaurant on a day when your always opened. Why would you close saying the reason is because of the Spring Festival. Glad we called first before going.

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