Fractional ownership at private residence clubs like South Carolina’s Timbers Kiawah costs more than a timeshare, but offers additional privacy and exclusivity that traditional vacation homes do not. Purchasing deeded real estate and having access to the private clubs’ dedicated, on-site service staff also allows for immediate and full enjoyment of the property, without any maintenance…
Chefs React Angrily After California’s Ban on Foie Gras is Upheld
Animal-rights activists originally pushed the ban through in 2004, but appeals have kept the dish on menus in the state, and it will continue to be served while further appeals may take the issue as high as the U.S. Supreme Court. California chefs are staying firm in their resolve to meet customer demand for the dish, while wondering why much more serious threats such as assault rifles or hunger and homelessness aren’t being addressed by legislators and activists.
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Carolyn Flinn CHEF PROFILE Current Position: Executive Chef, Deal Country Club, Deal, N.J. (2007-Present) Previous Experience: Owner, Personal Chef Company; Chef Instructor and Freelance Special Events Chef, Restaurant Associates (1997-2006) Executive Chef, Restaurant Associates Corporation, New York; included duties at Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center, The Trustees Dining Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,…