Foie Gras Forever
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
The protests may have subsided for the moment and the coast seems clear. So for those who are down with duck liver, dig into these local establishments that hold steadfast to this this rich French fare. And for those who wouldn't dare, here are a few selections for you as well.
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Twenty21
2005 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Chef Wentz won't wince to anyone, and the sweetbreads and specialty gourmet options here are what make his menu truly shine. -
London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Like The Clash and other revered rebels from across the pond, this Fairmount fave isn't taking orders from anyone--when it comes to their menu. -
Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
You don't think Georges Perrier is going to change 35 years of culinary excellence for some clamor and few folks outside do you? -
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Perrier's other boite up the road boasts a foie gras du jour, among other classic French favorites--onion soup gratinee, tuna tartare, and escargots in hazelnut garlic butter, for example.
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Horizons
611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA
This stylish Bella Vista fave will make converts--if only for the night--of even the most carniverous diner. -
Weavers Way Co-Op
559 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia, PA
Mount Airy's Mecca of locally grown, humainly raised, small producing puveryors, makes vegans and meat-eaters swoon with crunchy goodness.
