In 2006, alderman Joe Moore tried to ban foie gras because of how the duck was traditionally fed. He succeeded; the city fined a local hot dog joint $250 and confiscated their product.

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ZS: You have been one of the more outspoken critics of the ban. Why?
Sohn: Foie gras is just not that big of a deal. I don't think it's the job of the city council to decide what we can and cannot eat. It's just a big waste of time, energy and resources. There are much more egregious crimes in and out of the food industry.

ZS: Foie gras is normally served in the most upscale restaurants. Why do you think Hot Doug's got busted before higher-end establishments?
Sohn: At most places it is so expensive that it affects a very small number of people. We sell it for an affordable price, which makes us an easy target and a good story.

In 2008 Hot Doug's was permitted to serve foie gras again (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/14/chicago-overturns-foie-gr_n_101795.html), but I sent Joe Moore an e-mail as a reminder of what a stupid prick he is:


Joe:

Glad you found the time to ban duck liver. You must have been bored after ridding Chicago of all its rape, murder, and pollution.

A**hole.

-Jesda Gulati


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Ahh, more of that left-coast wackiness is spreading east.

"Glad you found the time to ban duck liver. You must have been bored after ridding Chicago of all its rape, murder, and pollution."

Common sense and straight talk FTW!

I saw that on the travel channel not long ago. Hot Doug continued to serve his products to the customers and just paid the fines. They eventually overturned that pc :bs:. And I couldn't agree more that Chicago has bigger fish to fry before they go policing local restaurants for serving duck liver. Asshattery at its finest.

Asshattery Indeed!
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Ahahahaha! Excellent work once again Jesda! :thumbsup:

It really depends on where you live in the city when it comes down to it, in some areas the aldermen really have nothing better to do then make ridiculous laws. Living in neighborhoods on the far (really far) south side, in the loop and on the north side is like being in a completely different city. Around here, the government just comes up with plenty of ways to nickel and dime you to death.

It would be the same in other communities around the city, but most of the aldermen in the "less savory" areas of the city get paid to agree with the political machine and keep their mouths shut about anything.

It's pretty pathetic actually. :helpless:

Foie Gras.

BEST

FOOD

EVER