D’Artagnan News

October 2008

Gourmet Magazine features D’Artagnan founder and owner, Ariane Daguin, in its October 2008 issue. Visit a pig farm in the Ozarks and learn about D’Artagnan’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and humane animal husbandry in this in-depth profile of Ariane Daguin entitled, The French Connection.

September 2008

A Fairy Tale Evening with D’Artagnan and the French Institute / Alliance Française D’Artagnan has long been a supporter of the French Institute | Alliance Française (aka FI:AF) and was proud to help celebrate the opening of its Fall 2008 Crossing the Line Festival by offering an assortment of hors d’oeuvres to the 300 guests who attended its invitation-only event on September 16th at the chic atelier of fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The centerpiece of the event was the appearance of several of Snow Whites, conjured up by French Artist Catherine Baÿ for the US premiere of “The Snow White Project,” a “site-specific” performance-art piece taking place at various locations and times throughout New York City as a part of this Fall’s festival. Check out the New York Times review of “The Snow White Project.” For other FIAF events, visit: www.fiaf.org Get the recipes for our other signature hors d’oeuvres - D’Artagnan Saucisson Sec with Black Truffle Butter - D’Artagnan Vegetable Terrine with Pickled Mushrooms - D’Artagnan’s Mousse of Foie Gras with Candied Hazelnuts - D’Artagnan’s Wild Boar Prosciutto Crostini with Drunken Fruits & Seasonal Herbs Or, for easy appetizers, try our French Kisses!

O, The Oprah Magazine rates D’Artagnan’s new Hot Dogs as a "Best Buy!" "Known for posh products like foie gras and truffle butter, D’Artagnan goes delightfully down-market with its new line of hot dogs—ultra meaty, all-natural, free of nitrates and nitrites, and available in innovative varieties like buffalo and duck, as well as crowd-pleasing beef and pork." September 2008, page 168

June 2008

Serving it up D’Artagnan style at the Fancy Food Show

Every year, millions of foodies make a pilgrimage to the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC where more than 2,400 exhibitors show off (and sample!) their wares.

D’Artagnan put on a special show of its own this year, sampling our new, all-natural, Hot Dogs and Bacons, as well as our classic Pâté de Campagne with Cornichons, our traditional Saucisson Sec with Black Truffle Butter and our Medallion of Foie Gras (a winner of the Fancy Food Show’s "Best New Product" award).

Maybe you didn’t make it to this "Mecca Event" of the gourmet food world, but you can still savor its flavors and put on a fancy food show of your own, D’Artagnan style. Try our VIP recipe or a few of our easy hors d’oeuvres. Bon appétit!

May 2008

D’Artagnan Puts Chefs to the Test at its annual Duckatlon
D’Artagnan’s fourth annual Duckathlon made a big splash in New York City’s Meatpacking District on Sunday, May 5th. Originally conceived as a part of D’Artagnan’s week long 20th-anniversary celebration in 2005, the Duckathlon has become the "insiders" food event of the year. And by all indications from this year’s enthusiastic turnout, it’s an event that is here to stay—no if, ands or quacks about it. See the video!

March 2008

D’Artagnan’s Mention in The Boston Globe
Eat on the Wild Side with D’Artagnan, says John Burgess of The Boston Globe

D’Artagnan Reviewed by THE NIBBLE
D’Artagnan, one of the most respected names in foie gras, duck and other specialty meats, isn’t just for special occasions. But order any of their products and it will be a special occasion at your home." Alissa Dicker reports. THE NIBBLE

D’Artagnan on No Reservations
See Anthony Bourdain and Ariane on the "No Reservations Holiday Special" when they visit a foie gras farm.

February 2008

Urban Daddy raves about D’Artagnan bacon....More

Departures magazine likes our French Kisses... More

February 14, 2008

New York City--Ariane served up a romantic 5 course foie gras meal for some very lucky couples on Valentine’s Day at the Astor Center in New York City.

See what Peter Hellman atThe New York Sun said about the event.

December 2007

Trufflettes make the news in the New York Times... More

Bastille Day 2007 (Excerpted, with permission, from ReMARKablePalate.com)
July 14, 2007, New York City, I take you along as I join the Bastille Day festivities with Ariane Daguin and our friends at D’Artagnan as they host a petanque festival in Bryant Park, pitting many French Restaurateurs against each other in a "Boule-a-thon..." See the pod cast

May 2007

The 2007 New York City Duckathlon
May 6, 2007, New York City, The Third Annual D’Artagnan Duckathlon, held in New York, was a wonderful success! Chefs from many of the finest restaurants in New York and New Jersey competed in the 20 stop food and wine obstacle course through the New York’s Meatpacking District. Asked to identify cheeses, olive oils, wines and spirits by taste (and often blindfolded), wear flippers, and race rubber ducks, the 20 teams rose to the challenge admirably ... See the photos

March 2007

Ariane Daguin weighs in on the foie gras controversy ... More

September 2006

D’Artagnan Press Release
Ariane Daguin wins French Legion of Honor ... More

December 2005

Wine Spectator
Foie Gras Comes To America ... More

October 2005

Lifetime Achievement
Close your eyes and imagine American fine dining without foie gras ... More

Ariane makes Cassoulet D’Artagnan on the Martha Stewart Show

Ariane Daguin had a wonderful, warm visit with Martha Stewart on January 29, 2007. The Cassoulet D’Artagnan came out great!

Ariane on the Martha Stewart Show

See Ariane’s appearance on the Martha Stewart Show ... More
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D’Artagnan on Market Watch

A look inside the business of D’Artagnan ... More
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