Foie Gras News

What was once The Lost Dog is now a stylish restaurant with a sophisticated menu that reminded me of Raoul's on Prince Street in SoHo, sans the foie gras and poached duck eggs.

We always love a good protest, and who could argue with saving the lives of cute little ducks? Not the members of the local "End Foie Gras Campaign," which will be taking a stand at the Westin Kierland Resort tomorrow, December 4 at 11 a.m. The Resort serves duck and foie gras at restaurants such as Deseo .

Under the same historic roof, 1770 House guests can enjoy the best of both worlds with acclaimed chef Kevin Penner's refined contemporary American cooking upstairs and his more casual traditional pub fare in the downstairs tavern, each with a distinct atmosphere and the same high standards of quality and service.

British socialite Tamara Ecclestone exudes high-class elegance - so it's no surprise that she despises cruel foie gras.

Today, on Salon, Thomas Rogers wades into the foie gras discussion , reporting that the Humane Society of the United States has been granted discovery in a complaint against Hudson Valley foie gras, which will allow the HSUS access to certain farm records and facilities in order to prove their case.

As other fine-dining establishments tone down formality given the casual mood du jour, The Breakers' flagship, L'Escalier, has reopened for the season with its perennial refinement intact - floor-length table linens, Versace china, Christofle silver, Riedel crystal and all, not to mention the wait staff that presents each dish like an opening-night ...

In French, it means something like "a little drinking place." And for many Omahans, La Buvette Wine & Grocery long has been just that: a brick-and-bottle-lined nook perfect for sipping wine, particularly when its doors are opened wide and the Old Market people-watching is prime.

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 8:33am by Nancy Nichols Filed under AgriBusiness , Restaurant News , Thanksgiving Make reservations now.

OK, it's crunch time. You haven't started defrosting the turkey, or you can only make dinner for one side of a divorced family, and would rather take the second shift to go.

So last night, Bouchon was finally graced upon us. Staying true to my form, I just had to go opening night, sampling all that I could.

Photo: courtesy of Death and Co. In an effort to ramp up its food program, Death & Co.

Dale Levitski, a runner-up from the third season of 'Top Chef,' impetuously took over a new restaurant in Chicago last week.

Former James Bond actor Roger Moore has been named 2009 Person of the Year by the UK branch of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals pressure group for his campaign against foie gras.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine produced in the Beaujolais region of France using the Gamay grapes.

Foie gras is a travesty for some, a delicacy for others. But for French politicians it is part of France's cultural heritage, to be protected like a great work of art.

For a city that, unsuccessfully, tried to strip menus of foie gras, Chicago certainly is having a moment with goose liver.

Thought I would pass on this yummy sounding event at a good price... Beaujolais Nouveau ~ November 19, 2009 alize boutique bistro and wine bar is pleased to announce it's first annual Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration! Celebrate the Premier Wine of 2009 with Chef Christian's Four Star Cuisine.

As the French restaurant Beaujolais was ending its Foie Gras Festival in Abu Dhabi last week, Sir Roger Moore was in London to launch his campaign against the high-end British grocer Selfridges for continuing to sell the controversial duck liver product.

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