National Escargot Day 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - National Escargot Day Celebrations Are Coming To Philadelphia! Marking the end of the annual harvest period, May 24, 2012 promises to be our biggest event yet!
The sustainably conducted month-long search for the true Wild Burgundy Snail, across vast tracts of European wilderness, culminates in a feast. A tribute to the world's most versatile protein, National Escargot Day menus present the Helix Pomatia Linne in all its glory. Diners this year will experience multi-course tasting menus, à la carte options, and even the occasional dessert, honoring the "Kobe Beef of Snails".
100% Organic, 100% Natural, the finest of the 116 edible varieties of snail and the only variety that can be truly called "Burgundy Snail", the Helix Pomatia Linne is also nutritionally unbeatable: see www.potironne.com.
As seen in Bon Appetit (March, 2005), Saveur (October, 2005), Santé (May, 2006), the Wall Street Journal (January, 2007), Philadelphia Inquirer (May, 2007), Philadelphia Magazine (August, 2009) says, "These snails are a revelation to those who don't like escargots,".
Featured in:
Thomas Keller's The Bouchon Cookbook.
Fabio Trabocchi's Cucina of Le Marche:
A Chef's Treasury of Recipes from Italy's Last Culinary Frontier.
Marc Vetri's Il Viaggio de Vetri Cookbook.
Vitaly Paley's The Paley's Place Cookbook.
Harvested by hand in the wild, immaculately prepared, and simply unmatched, the Wild Burgundy Snails are the choice of top chefs across America. Smaller events are being planned in other cities as well.
2012 Philadelphia participating chefs & restaurants include:
Chef Ben Puchowitz Chef Pierre Calmels Chef Peter Woolsey Chef Jon Cichon
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Chef David Salama Chef Lee Styer Chef Sheri Waide Chef Brad Spence
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2012 participating chefs & restaurants include:
Chef Paul Ferzacca Chef Andy Schneider |
Chef Jeff Pfeiffer
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Stay tuned as more local restaurants are expected to confirm. Seating with The Snailman is available.
2012 Coverage:
Philadelphia has a taste for escargot and foie gras
Foobooz
More on National Escargot Day
Foobooz
6 Ways to Get Your Escargot Fix
Zagat
Catch long-time Potironne client and friend Chef Philippe Bertineau of Alain Ducasse's Benoit Bistro, New York City, on Martha Stewart Radio Wednesday (5/23) at 8:10AM ET to discuss National Escargot Day.
Past Coverage:
The snail picks up the pace
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Snail's Day
Sante Magazine
Ask Zagat: Why Is Escargot Day May 24?
Zagat
Happy National Escargot Day!
www.ibtimes.com
Celebrating With Snails For Supper at Bibou
www.philadelphia.foobooz.com/
Bibou marks National Escargot Day
Philly.com
National Escargot Day Tasting Menu
DB Food Blog
Some Pictures of the Great Day on
National Escargot Day
DB Food Blog