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May 24: National Escargot Day festivities in Philly
This Thursday, May 24, is National Escargot Day, a holiday marking the end of the French snail-harvesting season.
May 24: National Escargot Day festivities in Philly
This Thursday, May 24, is National Escargot Day, a holiday marking the end of the French snail-harvesting season. Throughout the week, Gallic-and-otherwise restaurants all over town are partaking in the festivities with special snail-centric menus. Doug Dussault, the self-proclaimed Snailman behind Potironne Company, is supplying wild Burgundy snails to the participants, and will even make appearances at Southwark and Lacroix to talk snail. Other participating restaurants include Bistrot La Minette, Fond, Matyson, Bibou and Amis. Check out the National Escargot Day page for schedules, menus and general slow-gastropod info. Reservations are highly suggested for each dinner. Some highlights from each restaurant's menu after the jump.
Amis: Snail and pork jowl spiedini with porcini mostarda
Bibou: Squid stuffed with snail, chorizo and sautéed fennel
Bistrot La Minette: Escargots en Petits Pots: Burgundy snails, bone marrow, anchovies, herb
Creperie Beau Monde: Escargot Pizza with gruyere, caramelized tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, caramelized onion and baby arugula
Fond: Braised tripe with escargot, olives, grilled tomato sauce and garlic bread
Lacroix: Escargot cassoulet with morels, runner beans and lobster
Matyson: Butter-poached snails with miso-corn ravioli, fiddlehead ferns and green garlic
Southwark: Mutton and snail lasagna with gruyere and wilted greens
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