Embrace your inner New Englander at Malden’s first Multi-Chamber Chowder Fest on Thursday, September 17th. From 5:30pm-7:30pm, head to Atria Senior Living to enjoy an evening filled with networking, cocktails and most importantly – a chowder showdown. Competitors slated to show their stuff this year include: Dockside Restaurant, Ferry Street Food & Drink, Chowda Heads Food Truck, Hugh O’Neill’s and two of Atria’s in-house chef teams. The event is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. RSVP to the Malden Chamber of Commerce at 781.322.4500 or info@maldenchamber.org to see whose chowder will take the title.