Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York & Los Angeles

I’m not going to pretend to be a New York City princess, heck I don’t even live in NYC, but I do still have a sense of style and a taste for the finer things in life. However, one such luxurious palette pleaser that many New Yorker’s seem to love is Foie Gras. I’ll be honest and tell you that I have never eaten Foie Gras; in fact, I am not really a fan of liver at all. Granted, Steve and Pierce enjoy it, so it intrigued me to find out more (or why for that matter).

Foie Gras, as I am sure you are aware, is banned in Chicago (although many restaurants have ignored the ban or found ways around it) and it is being looked into being banned in NYC as well. The controversy surrounds how the ducks and geese are fed 12-18 days leading up to processing. I’ve looked at both sides and no one can seem to come to some conclusive finding about whether or not the animals suffer during this process. So I am not even going to entertain that controversy any further until someone can conclusively show evidence one way or another.

It’s my goal to try to make it to the city one more time before my son is born and Pierce insists I will love his caviar, champagne (I cant drink, making a baby-it's fashionable!) and chocolate tour (yes please!) as he is a connoisseur of such fine foods. This “tour” includes trying Foie Gras, most likely at his favorite bistro close by to Pierce Mattie PR. He’s told me that Daniel at DB Bistro located in Jeff Kleins City Club Hotel is famous for his Foie Gras and it’s where he does all of his editor and new business lunches.

I hear that Foie Gras is very different in taste and texture than typical liver. Foie Gras is said to have a very rich buttery taste and can be served a variety of ways, such as mousse, pate' or parfait. Many times it is not the main meal, but an accompaniment to a part of your meal. More people appear to be eating Foie Gras and the most popular version is pate'.

Many places offer Foie Gras throughout NYC, although Pierce assures me that DB Bistro really is the best. Fresh Direct also offers Foie Gras. If you are on the West Coast, I hear that La Cachette is a wonderful dining experience offering Foie Gras, as well.

Have you tried Foie Gras? Tell me what you think of it.