How to Cook the Best Boston Clam Chowder recipe just like Pike Place Chowder

A video and recipe on how to make the Best Boston Clam Chowder recipe like they make at Pike Place Chowder in Seattle INGREDIENTS: 3 thick slices bacon, chopped 1/2 cups white onion or shallots, 1/4 inch dice 1/2 cup celery, 1/4 inch dice Unsalted butter White pepper 1 1/4 cups half and half, divided 1 cup cream 2 tsp clam base 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 - 8 oz bottle clam juice 2 - 6 oz cans minced clams 1 - can baby clams 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp herbes de provence or dried basil About 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp corn starch Chopped chives Bread bowl