Live Razor Clams - a partial repost.
I had recently discovered the joy of sushi, and was busily sampling different sushi restaurants in the New York City area. I'd encountered a lovely special item at one shop, the Scallops sushi. Scallops wrapped in nori, topped with mayonnaise & pepper, lightly toasted.

The next night, I asked the sushi chef at a new restaurant if they had Scallops. He sadly said no, but helpfully suggested Razor Clams instead. I obligingly agreed to the substitution, then sat in thought, wondering just how Razor Clams could substitute for Scallops. Turning to the menu, I read that the specialty of this particular sushi restaurant was "Live Scallops". Just as I realized my horrible mistake, I was presented with a tray with two juicy, wriggling pieces of clam nested on rice.

What could I do, but pop one into my mouth, and proceed to eat the poor thing. Then again with the second one.

They were wonderful, but the experience left me feeling kind of awful.
(danalan Pretty good, for an amateur., Sat 28 May 2011, 8:03, Reply)