https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/01/24/santa-cruzs-clam-chowder-cook-off-still-in-the-plans-for-2021/ > SANTA CRUZ – Santa Cruzans will be as happy as a clam to see that tradition lives on through the pandemic, as the annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off will continue for its 40th year. > This year’s Chowder Cook-Off will be a little different, as all things have been in a COVID-19 world. The 40th rendition of the event will be take-out-style for patrons to enjoy at home in an effort to continue to flatten the curve.