: the fatted liver of an animal and especially of a goose usually served as a pâté
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Baron Philippe de Rothschild insisted that only ice cold Yquem be served with foie gras, because the rich fattiness of the liver is buoyed by the luscious sweetness of the wine.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Denver doesn’t have any foie gras-producing farms, the new measure would prevent any from opening and would prohibit sales of the products, according to the proponents.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Though Denver doesn’t have any foie gras-producing farms, the new measure would prevent any from opening and would prohibit sales of the products, according to the proponents.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Foie gras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foie%20gras. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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