Le Bec-Fin's Festival Of Snails
Over at Le Bec-Fin, we've received word of two specialty menus that will be available during May.
First, a special corn-oriented menu will be available from April 30 until May 4 to take advantage of the new crop. The $45 p/p, four-course prix-fie will include dishes like a hot corn soup with pickled baby corn appetizer and an entree of sauteed striped bass with crispy polenta and asparagus.
But what we're interested in is the $80 prix-fie on National Escargot Day aka May 24. The menu in full is available from Le Bec-Fin. Here are just a few highlights:
• Escargot en brioche• Grilled snails flavored with vanilla accompanied by jus de poulet au Mace
• Roasted grouper, snail Bolognese, arugula emulsion
All courses will contain snails except for, presumably, the champagne shot and cheese plate. As fans of the humble little escargot, we're thrilled.
Le Bec-Fin [MenuPages]
Le Bec-Fin [Official Site]
Le Bec-Fin May 2007 [Official Site]
National Escargot Day [KWMU]
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