This 24 May food holiday celebrates the edible snail, prepared as an appetizer or entree since at least the time of ancient Rome.
Especially popular in France, escargot is often served in a sauce made of melted butter and garlic.
While escargot is most famously associated with French cuisine, Escargot Day is recognized and celebrated in several countries beyond France, including Spain, Portugal, and Greece. In the United States, French restaurants in cities like Chicago and Brevard, North Carolina, also mark the occasion with special menus and events.
This day is an opportunity for food enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy or explore this delicacy, whether in traditional French settings or in fusion and pop-up dining experiences.
