LOL Marco.

Yep, I grew up getting them from Monterey South as well. Big Sur. San Luis Obispo County, etc. That's all done now. All abs have to be taken north of San Francisco, and only breath hold diving.

i have never eaten it in a restaurant. Any time I ever have seen it in a restaurant, it is too expensive for my pocket...and the portion is much too small. heh. sure is good eatin' though.