Lobsters Aren’t Red…And 99 More Strange Lobster Facts

Ahh, lobster. These days it’s regarded as a delicacy, something you treat yourself to during dinner out or a special occasion at home. But it wasn’t always that way—far from it. At one point, lobster was regarded as the poor man’s chicken. During the Colonial era, the lower class ate lobster because it was all […]

Clam Kit

[music] Katlyn Graham:  Hello, I’m Katlyn Graham, here with Steve Woodman, the Co‑CEO and Owner at Woodman’s. Welcome, Steve! Steve Woodman:  Thank you, Katlyn. Katlyn:  Thanks for being here. One of the premier items at Woodman’s is this clam kit. I’ve heard all about it. What is the clam kit, Steve? Steve:  The clam kit […]

Chowder Comparisons

[music] Katlyn:  Hello, I’m Katlyn Graham, here with Steve Woodman, the co‑CEO and owner of Woodman’s. Welcome, Steve. Steve:  Glad to be here, Katlyn. Katlyn:  Thanks for joining us today. Your specialty is the New England clam bake, the traditional clam bake. But I know clam bakes can differ depending on where you are. What […]

Choosing the Right Caterer

Podcast with Steve Woodman, the co‑CEO and owner of Woodman’s, about choosing the right caterer for a summer party.

100 Years of Recipes – Seafood Recipe Book

    Woodman’s is one of the best places in New England, and the country, to get fresh, delicious seafood. They’ve shared their secrets in a new seafood recipe book, called "100 Years of Recipes." Enjoy making Woodman’s signature seafood dishes for your own family. Katlyn Graham:  Hello. I am Katlyn Graham, here with Maureen […]

Boost Morale With a Corporate Party

[music] Katlyn Graham:  Hello, I’m Katlyn Graham here with Maureen Woodman, the Director of Sales at Woodman’s. Today, we’re discussing how to boost morale at your company. These days, the economy is struggling. We’ve been going through some tough times. It’s really important to boost morale at your company. Maureen, what happened to corporate summer […]

How To Throw A Backyard BBQ Party

A backyard bbq is a staple of summer, and can be a great way to bring the family together to enjoy delicious food and excellent company. Here’s how to throw a successful backyard bbq for your next event. Katlyn Graham:  Hello, I’m Katlyn Graham, here with Maureen Woodman, the director of sales at Woodman’s. Today […]

Interview with Patti Woodman & Roy D’Alelio

John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher, and today I’m here with Patricia Woodman Roy D’Alelio. Patti is the second oldest of founder, Chubby and Bessie Woodmans’ 14 grandchildren. She worked at Woodmans from her freshman year of high school until her retirement in 2004, and we’re happy to have her here today to talk about […]

Selecting A Wedding Venue

We asked one of our future brides if she would be interested in writing a guest blog post for us and she agree. Samantha is in the middle of planning her wedding at the Essex Room next May with her fiancé Chris. She wanted to share with everyone a bit about their process in selecting […]

On Line @Woodmans_Essex: No Media Just Social

It has been awhile since there has been any blog action on behalf of Woodman’s and not for the lack of trying but more the fact that it is summer and people are hitting the beach, going on vacations and spending less time on their computers reading blogs about things that affect them directly or […]