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“Organizing for an Indelicate Fight” – Foie Gras

June 20, 2006 by PDX Food Dude

Whole Foods Market Pressures Sonoma Foie Gras to Discontinue Foie Gras An article in the New York Times discusses the pressure Whole Foods Market is putting on Sonoma Foie Gras through it's processor. Now Sonoma Foie Gras is fighting back with a lawsuit.From the Times article: "In the lawsuit, Sonoma Foie Gras is charging Whole Foods with "intentional interference with … [Read more...] about “Organizing for an Indelicate Fight” – Foie Gras

Le Pigeon to Open, Pascal Sauton Takes on Animal Rights

June 19, 2006 by PDX Food Dude

Lot's of queries are coming in about Colleen's Bistro. For those who missed the story while FD was gone, Colleen left the bistro. The owners have changed the name to Le Pigeon, and hired a new chef - Gabriel Rucker, most recently from Gotham Bldg. Tavern - to replace her.----------------------------------------------Pascal Sauton, the feisty proprietor of Carafe Bistro, … [Read more...] about Le Pigeon to Open, Pascal Sauton Takes on Animal Rights

Wine Competition Pits France Versus USA

May 31, 2006 by PDX Food Dude

30 years ago, a blind tasting was held comparing French and California wines. At that time, France was defeated after French judges decided the wines from California were superior. From the BBC News, "The result was seen as a blow to French national pride and shocked the country's wine industry."Now the contest has been recreated, and once again, California wines have come … [Read more...] about Wine Competition Pits France Versus USA

Gotham Tavern Closed

April 29, 2006 by PDX Food Dude

Updated: 1:18pmGotham Building Tavern has closed. As in, no longer doing business. I’m still trying to confirm details, but have been told by two sources that Friday was the last night. More to come.It seemed like a nice day for some exercise, so I took a bike ride across the bridge and somehow ended up in front of GBT. Doors are open but all the tables and chairs are … [Read more...] about Gotham Tavern Closed

Naomi Speaks Regarding Closure of Gotham/Ripe

April 29, 2006 by PDX Food Dude

I received this statement a few minutes ago from Naomi of Ripe/Gotham/clarklewis fame. I think it is a terrific letter that answers as many of the questions as she can, and puts some rumors to rest. Thank you Naomi. Just wanting to make a brief statement- for the purposes of some clarification. Of course there are rumors flying – But straight from the source seems like it … [Read more...] about Naomi Speaks Regarding Closure of Gotham/Ripe

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