FOIE GRAS FINALE?: CHICAGO'S BAN ON THE DINING DELICACY IS SCHEDULED TO START AUG. 22.BUT DON'T COUNT OUT THE PLUCKY DUCK JUST YET.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | August 10, 2006 | Copyright

Byline: Phil Vettel and Mark Caro

Aug. 10--On Aug. 22, foie gras is scheduled to become avis non grata. That's when the Chicago City Council's ordinance banning foie gras, a delicacy consisting of the engorged livers of ducks and/or geese, is set to go into effect. As a result, Chicago has been experiencing a virtual feeding frenzy as diners -- whether in lip-smacking protest of the City Council's ban or in a last-gulp effort to enjoy the stuff while they can -- are ordering foie gras like never before. Special "farewell to foie gras" dinners have drawn big ...

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