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Thomas Keller Restaurants Targeted By Foie Gras Protesters

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Chefs, Not So Vegetarian, Restaurants.

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Grand Opening Of Thomas Keller's Bouchon In Beverly Hills

The Animal Protection & Rescue League has organized a protest against celebrity chef Thomas Keller outside his three restaurants because he serves foie gras.

Several other animal rights groups, Animal Protection & Rescue League, Orange County People for Animals, In Defense of Animals, and Compassion Over Killing have launched a campaign about foie gras and will be outside Keller’s restaurants holding banners depicting the conditions inside Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Keller’s supplier.

Foie gras is produced by force feeding geese so much their livers swell several times their normal sizes.

The metal pipes placed in their throats for feeding often injure the digestive tract as well.

“As a veterinarian, I find foie gras to be a disease rather than a delicacy,” states Elliot Katz, DVM, President of IDA. “The liver’s function is to process toxins, and a liver in this grossly enlarged state from force feeding cannot function properly.”

The protests will be held at the following restaurants on Saturday, May 8.

Per Se, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 – Time: noon
Bouchon, 235 N. Canon Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 – Time: 7:30pm
French Laundry, 6640 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599 – Time 7pm

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Susan And Corey Feldman To Attend Orange County For Animals Event

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Couples.

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Step Brothers premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, CaliforniaIf you live near the Orange County area and are an animal lover, you may get to schmooze with Corey Feldman and his wife Susan this weekend.

The couple is expected to host the Orange County People For Animals Annual Fund Raiser this Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Goddess Temple of Orange County, 17905 Sky Park Circle, Suite A, Irvine.

The Feldmans have been longtime vegetarian and animal activists and starred in quite a sexy photo ad, Give Peas A Chance, that mimicked one John Lennon and Yoko Ono did years ago. 

The event will feature a vegan potluck buffet, beverages, silent auction, raffles, goodie bags and a chance to sign pre-written action letters covering local, national and international issues. 

If  you’d like to attend or get information, email the Orange County People For Animals or visit their website.

via blogs.ocweekly.com

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