A clambake is a New England tradition, but you can elevate it and introduce it to your dinner party crowd for an elegant evening inspired by the summer. Serve up butter-poached lobster tail alongside a crock of homemade clam chowder, then accent those main dishes with sauteed broccolini and rustic baguette for a classic touch. While we think your sea-inspired delights are sure to be delicious, your beachy tablescape might just steal the show! Craft an eye-catching centerpiece with a jute-wrapped vase filled with long green grass, dot a pale blue runner with natural starfish and finally add a dash of texture with this pleasant placemat. Taking on a circular silhouette, it is crafted of bamboo with a spiral design dotted with shell trim.
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