I will always remember Steve Martin in the movie The Jerk summoning the waiter over in a fancy restaurant and telling him in hushed tones, “There are SNAILS on her plate!,” expecting the problem to be taken to the attention of the kitchen and corrected…
Only once, at a private gambling club in London. I couldn't believe how delicious they were! Can't believe I actually ate them! It must have been the ultra fancy atmosphere that got to me. This was an exclusive joint and I only got in because a millionaire's son invited me.
The one and only time I had L'escargot was in an overpriced Chinese restaurant in Paris .. it arrived in a slimy garlic sauce.. and it was so revolting, I've never had it since
I will eat it, but it’s not a preference. Too often, the chef uses too much garlic, even though I request easy on the garlic and spices. I prefer Scallops without seasoning and the same for Calamari.