The giant mussel, Bathymodiolus thermophilus, and the giant white clam, Calyptogena magnifica, both live clustered around hydrothermal vents at abyssal depths in the Pacific Ocean.

Pastas might include linguine tossed in a garlic-fueled white clam sauce, cappellini primavera and porcini ravioli.

Thin-crusted 11-inch pizzas are made with assorted stylish toppings like caramelized onion and nicoise olives; white clams, and one called David's Diet Pizza, with grilled vegetables and Parmesan cheese.

Then order an individual-size pizza (we sampled 10 of 13 choices and only the white clam disappointed, having few clams and too much mozzarella).

Dishes like chickpea and tuna salad, linguine with white clam and broccoli sauce, and manicotti are all destined for large platters, which guests on any side of the table can reach to serve themselves.

Calyptogena magnifica is a species of giant white clam found clustered around hydrothermal vents at abyssal depths in the Pacific Ocean.

Linguine in a white clam sauce was escorted by a generous bevy of clams in their shells, served on linguine in a clam broth undertow, along with a surplus of garlic cloves.

Finally, the god Haine decided about the fate of this giant and the people: he warned people, revealed the malevolent deed of the boy, and changed the giant into a big white clam.

Not every dish is seafood, although even the one pizza on the menu is white clam (nice flavor, but dry).