Gastropod Seeks Support from Facebook Fans

Gastropod Appeals to Facebook Fans for Support


In reaction to being singled out for protests by an animal rights group angered over the restaurant's use of foie gras, Gastropod on 4th Avenue has posted the following item on their Facebook site. Perhaps they should consider taking credit card deposits on their restaurant reservations until the situation cools down. At the very least, it would be a good way to see if the people hassling them were willing to put their money where their politics are. Obviously there are strong feelings on both sides of this issue, but if the protesters are sincere about their point of view, then what we want to know is why they are not giving equal time to the many more (and much larger) eating establishments that use eggs and meat from battery caged chickens, and who, unlike Gastropod and Fuel, do little or nothing to support local sustainable food producers.


To the fans of Gastropod
11:39am Today
Hi Gastropod fans,

As you may or may not know, for the past few months both Gastropod and Fuel have been the target of protests on Friday nights by Liberation BC (an animal rights group) for both restaurants’ use of foie gras on the menu.

Despite there being over 30 restaurants in Vancouver that sell foie gras, this organization has chosen to single out Gastropod and Fuel in an effort to harass and intimidate the restaurants’ owners, staff and customers.

Of course Gastropod makes every effort to support producers of its products that are local, organic and follow the most humane and sustainable practices possible.

Coincidentally, we've noticed that on Friday nights, a very high number of reservations mysteriously do not show up. In fact, last Friday over half the restaurant was “booked” and sat empty. We suspect this is a tactic of the group to reserve seats and then have them sit empty to make their protests look more effective.

This Friday, we would much rather have the restaurant full of our friends and fans, than empty seats booked to intimidate the restaurant.

This Friday, we ask you to show your support of local chefs who support local suppliers (and produce great food), and we would love to see you at the restaurant.

If you would like to make a reservation, please call the restaurant (604 730 5579) or you can book on Open Table. Please let us know you are a Facebook fan. We appreciate your support and we will make sure the chef takes extra special care of you with some complimentary dishes and suprises.

Many thanks,
Gastropod