Sunday, August 13, 2006

 

First they came for fois gras ...

The city of Chicago has banned the sale and consumption of a foodstuff that's been enjoyed by gourmands the world 'round for hundreds of years:

Chicago's Foie Gras Ban Going Into Effect

"They're going too far when they're telling you what to eat, what not to eat," said Mario Lara, a 43-year-old sales rep who was concerned enough about the issue to buy a table for four at a foie gras fundraiser at Cyrano's Bistrot & Wine Bar. "This is America."

Indeed.





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