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News Mon Feb 19 2007
Hot Doug's Feels the Wrath
Doug Sohn, proprietor of Hot Doug's and staunch defender of our right to eat whatever you want, was slapped with a ticket for violating the city's foie gras ban and had his duck liver sealed as evidence last week. He'll face a fine of $250-500 at a hearing March 29.
It'd be nice to show your support by grabbing a dog at the scene of the crime, but you'll have to wait awhile: Hot Doug's is closed for vacation (come on, he deserves it) from Feb.19 until March 5.
Lori B / February 21, 2007 3:19 PM
I love Chicago's battle with the fois gras peddlers. It always makes for interesting reading. I personally cringe at the thought of force feeding a goose (or any other animal). I think Charlie Trotter is heroic for starting the dialogue and pushing for a ban. But I don't expect everyone to have that same opinion. There's a really thoughtful essay and description, with photos of the force feeding on this blog.
http://drvino.blogspot.com/2006/08/goose-gitmo.html