The chowder festival in Beach Haven Saturday, Oct. 15 celebrated standout shore soups whose tasters on the monthlong “Chowder Trail” voted as their favorites. Announcing those winners plus mingling with music, beer, vendors and friends was the blend of festivities at the Taylor Avenue waterfront.

The Grand Champion Creative Chowder title went to Delaware Avenue Oyster House in Beach Haven Terrace, whose chef, Brit Rescigno, stirred taste buds by combining Jersey clams, Jersey long hots, Jersey…