Enjoying Foie Gras While You Can, Tomato Seedling Sale & More
Chef Ken Frank’s Extravagant Foie Gras Duck Burger
Picture rich duck confit formed into a thick patty, then topped with seared foie gras.
At Bank Cafe & Bar in the lobby of the Westin Verasa Napa, Chef Ken Frank of La Toque fame, invites you to taste just that.
The duck foie burger has been a popular fixture on the cafe’s menu since it opened four years ago. Frank plans to continue selling it until July 1, when California will become the only state in the country to ban the sale of foie gras.
Enjoy the $24 burger at lunch or dinner — while you can.
To learn more about Frank’s strong stance against the ban, read this thoughtful piece he penned for the Los Angeles Times.
Northern California Chefs vs. Southern California Chefs in Foie Gras “Battle”
If you happen to be traveling to Los Angeles on May 14, you won’t want to miss this blockbuster chef affair.
Especially because it involves foie gras. A lot of foie gras.
Chefs from the Bay Area will be flying down south to work alongside their notable Southern California counterparts at four top Los Angeles restaurants for one night and one night only. At each of the restaurants, the chefs will be creating a six-course feast of foie gras.
It’s all a benefit for the Coalition for Humane and Ethical Farming Standards (CHEFS), a pro-foie gras organization.
OK, it’s not a full-on battle, per se. But you can be sure the Bay Area chefs will be trying to outdo the Los Angeles ones with their dishes.
Here’s who will be cooking where: