photo from our archives back in 2023
Things are heating up over Foie Gras Prohibition DC I86 on the ballot November 3rd.
So, lighting up social media yesterday were some comments from DC’s most famous chef, Chef José Andrés, in response to those supporting the Foie Gras ban in DC:
“Sure but then let’s ban beef and pork and chicken….and also vegetables too because is a study that says that maybe indications of suffering…..we have children hungry in USA and the World….lets end hunger and then we talk….. 😇”
Washingontian’s Jessica Sidman quote tweeted chef’s comment and wrote: “Heavy hitter getting into the foie gras ban ballot initiative debate.
I would guess a majority of chefs in DC are against a ban, but they don’t want to say so publicly for fear of backlash.”
To which Chef José Andrés quote tweeted in reply:
“What backslash Jessica? 🧐😇So we are banning all meats? If Duck goes all goes next? …I’ve been through this in California…..just lets concentrate on things that matter…..cars with children are being shot by ICE, immigrants working in farms and restaurants being deported many with green cards and even citizens…so many other issues! Yes let’s bring the ducks now….one more issue for restaurants to handle!😅🕊️”
STAY TUNED.
Meanwhile at Butterworth’s on Capitol Hill:
Ed. Note: DC restaurants hosted multiple Foie Gras festivals back in 2016 (and earlier.)