Didier Durand

kely among the highest volumes then. Cyrano’s Bistrot (chef Didier Durand’s restaurant) similarly was a foie gras bastion – Durand was so known for foie gras that during the ban he led “duckeasy” even

Full-Spectrum Analysis of Chicago’s Foie Gras Market (Historical, Current, & Forecasted)— 2.2 Highest-Volume Foie Gras Venues & Dishes

ce. A coalition named Chicago Chefs for Choice, led by Chef Didier Durand of Cyrano’s Bistrot, formed to oppose the law[52]. Over 300–400 industry folks joined the cause[53]. Many restaurants continue

Full-Spectrum Analysis of Chicago’s Foie Gras Market (Historical, Current, & Forecasted)— 5. Historical & Legal Context of Chicago’s Foie Gras Ban

nt to be treated with reverence, not wasted or trivialized. Didier Durand (Cyrano’s) – As noted, Chef Durand became something of an activist-celebrity in the foie gras fight (wheeling out his pet duck

Full-Spectrum Analysis of Chicago’s Foie Gras Market (Historical, Current, & Forecasted)— 6. Media, Cultural, and Social Dynamics

ld buy something else. A few chefs did claim hardship: Chef Didier Durand of Cyrano’s Bistrot said his foie gras terrine was a signature that drew tourists, and losing it meant losing revenue from tho

The First Wave: California, Chicago, and the Rise of Foie Gras as a Political Target (2003–2008)— Economic Impacts & Market Response