The real Chief Inspector

Meet Chowder

Before ChowdaQuest had rankings, maps, or field reports, it had Chowder: the actual cat who gave the whole operation its name and attitude.

Chowder the cat judging your bowl of chowder
Chief Inspector Chowder, presiding over the fish.

Origin story

The cat behind the quest

Chowder is not a focus-grouped mascot. He is the real cat who inspired the name, tone, and stubbornly local spirit of ChowdaQuest. The site’s whole premise — inspecting Rhode Island seafood with affection, specificity, and just enough judgment — comes from his Chief Inspector energy.

He does not personally write the reviews. He does, however, supervise the brand, approve the vibes, and maintain a strong interest in anything that smells like the ocean.