Californians Head to Reno, NV to Satisfy Foie Gras Fix

January 14, 2013 // 12:41 pm

Sun, surf, and perfect weather. What more could Californians want?

Foie gras, that’s what.

Ever since the controversial food, which translates to “fat liver” in French, was banned from California in July last year, chefs and foodies alike have been on the hunt for the delicacy.

Duck Cheesesteaks Are the Luscious, More Pretentious Philly Sandwich of Choice

August 27, 2012 // 10:57 pm

Inspired by some fresh shaved duck breast at a local market, famously bearded food blogger Dan decided that Philly was no longer going to be the only locale that would dictate the ingredients in a cheesesteak sandwich.

The result? A beautifully constructed duck cheesesteak that features multiples pounds…

Gluttons & Glory, Here’s What Happens When You Hold a Foie Gras Competitive Eating Challenge

August 21, 2012 // 1:12 pm

Competitive eating challenges are a dime a dozen, but bring to the table a celebrated chef, high end cuisine and wagyu burgers topped with the now-banned foie gras, and a crowd will follow.

That brings us to Gluttons & Glory, a high end eating competition hosted last weekend at…

In Spite of Ban, Restaurant Hosts Decadent Foie Gras Burger Eating Challenge

August 3, 2012 // 6:17 pm

It’s the Shut the Duck Up Burger, a mouthwatering thumb in the air at the foie gras ban in California created by chef Jason Quinn of The Playground restaurant in Orange County.

The new burger…

What Would Batman Eat? A Look into the Dark Knight’s Daily Diet

July 20, 2012 // 2:54 am

It seems that these days, Batman has more than enough on his plate. Between fighting frisky felines and feral fanboys, it must be hard for the guy to fit in a good, solid meal now and again, if he manages to eat at all. Here’s how we at Foodbeast

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Top 6 Instagram Food Photos This Week [07/11/12]

July 11, 2012 // 12:01 am

Back on our usual routine, this week’s Top 6 Instagram Food Photos feature the best pictures from the last two weeks with the #FOODBEAST tag. For our readers, be sure to tag all of your delicious food photos with #FOODBEAST, you never know if you’ll be featured next week!…

California Chefs Say ‘Foie You!’ to New Goose Liver Ban

July 3, 2012 // 7:01 pm

Eight years after its inception in 2004, the California bill banning the “force feed[ing] of a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size” finally went into effect on July 1, much to the chagrin of chefs and gourmet foodies statewide. Violators can expect…

NYC Food Truck Launches a ‘Douche Burger’ That Costs $666

May 30, 2012 // 2:46 pm

Sensationalism aside, there really is a food truck based out of NYC that is selling a ‘Douche Burger’ that will cost you $666.

The burger, a product of NYC food truck 666 Burger, contains all the proper pretentious food delicacies needed when claiming you were eating “the best” of…