Legislation
• Arizona Ban on Veal Crates
California Ban on Veal Crates
• New
Jersey Anti-Veal Bill Introduced
• European Union Law on Veal Calves
• Swiss Law on Veal Calves
• United Kingdom Law on Veal Calves
Statements and Policies Against Cruel Veal
• Chef/Proprietor Terrance Brennan of Picholine and Artisanal
• Statement of Owner Corine Lorain of Caffe Luna
• Chef Neil Murphy of the Park Avenue Café
• President Mark Simiele of the Seneca Harbor Station
Restaurant
• Senator Robert Byrd
• Whole Foods Market, Inc.
• Sand Bar Restaurant
Statement of Chef/Proprietor
Terrance Brennan, Picholine and Artisanal
"I have no intention
of ever serving crated veal at my restaurants, Picholine and Artisanal.
The imprisonment and virtual starvation of crated veal is completely
unnecessary and cruel."
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Statement of Owner
Corine Lorain, Caffe Luna
"I have always
refused to serve veal at my restaurant (for now nearly 12 years
that we have been in business), even though the pressure was on
from many people."
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Statement of Chef
Neil Murphy, Park Avenue Café
"As a result
of the unnatural way in which milk-fed veal is raised, the animal's
immune system is weakened, making it essential to constantly support
it with large amounts of antibiotics. I would not serve anything
to my customers that I would not eat myself, and I would not eat
meat that came from a sick animal."
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Statement of Mark Simiele, President of the Seneca
Harbor Station Restaurant
"Veal is something
that we were committed against in principle--something we feel strongly
about. Given the other resources available for food, it just isn't
something we need to do. We have a problem with how the calves are
raised and handled . The ethical question was the main issue when
deciding to not sell veal."
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Statement of Senator
Robert Byrd
"Our inhumane
treatment of livestock is becoming widespread and more and more
barbaric... On profit-driven factory farms, veal calves are confined
to dark wooden crates so small that they are prevented from lying
down or scratching themselves. These creatures feel; they know pain.
They suffer pain just as we humans suffer pain."
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Statement
of Whole Foods Market, Inc.
"We are appalled with
the cruelty of traditionally raised veal and, in addition to refusing
to sell it, we work with ranchers to develop and support humane
methods of meat and poultry production."
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Statement of Chris DeCresce, Owner of Sand Bar Restaurant
"I'm glad
you're talking a stand on this issue. We're proud to say we've
never sold veal at the Sand Bar Restaurant in our six years of
business."
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Statement of Antonella Benkely, Owner of Kely's
Diner
"This kind
of inhuman cruelty is a shame for a so called 'civilized society.'"
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Statement of Joanna & Christina DiLizia, Owners
of The Sanctuary Cafe
"We feel very
strongly about this terrible issue! You can be sure we will never
serve veal!"
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Statement of Lynn Joseph, President of Oasis Cafe
"As
a rule, we don't serve veal and will not in any future businesses
we open."
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Statement of Adriene Pugo, Manager of El Barrio Burritos
"We do not
support such cruelty to animals."
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Statement of Keith Casey, Owner of 2 locations of Pete's
Steak House
"I am an animal
lover and after learning of this horrible practice I will never
eat veal again. The other night I was eating out in another restaurant
and stopped 2 people from eating veal at my table. Pete's Steak
House does not and will never, sell veal. I will continue to spead
the word."
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Statement of Michel Nischan, Executive Chef of Heartbeat
Restaurant
"Heartbeat
restaurant pledges not to serve crated veal. Offering an animal
who's being has been drastically manipulated, solely for the benefit
of a consumer's pleasure, is unethical."
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Statement of Joe Leung, Owner of The Golden Tea Pot
"I realize
how cruel it is to raise veal calves in this way. They suffer
from diseases and many die in these horrible conditions."
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Statement of Christopher Beischer, Chef
of The Mercer Kitchen
"We are happy to support
your cause. I am going to speak to my usual suppliers and try
to persuade them to join the cause as well."
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Statement of Andy Shallal, Owner
of Mimi's American Bistro
"We have never served
veal and never will."
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Statement of Troy D. Dupuy, Executive
Chef of the La Caravelle
"We endeavor to avoid
serving any 'crated' animal products at La Caravelle because we
are concerned for the humane treatment of animals. It has always
been my practice to serve only the finest products and utilize
what nature has provided us to faithfully maintain the integrity
of each and every ingredient. Consequently, neither I nor my team
would engage in incorporating 'lesser' goods on our menu. We actively
encourage our colleagues in the industry to shun the consumption
of “crated veal".- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Brian
Chiandusse, General Manager IHOP"I do not have final
say on what goes on the menu, but if veal was brought up as a
possible item on the new menu, or a daily special at any point
in time at our restaurant, I would advise IHOP Corp. and my employer
that he/she would have to choose between the General Manager or
having veal as a meal selection. I would refuse to continue to
be a part of a team that would go ahead and do something that
I am so strongly opposed to. We do offer many other meat products
on our menu, but the handling of these animals doesn't compare
to the cruel conditions in which all these poor veal calves are
raised. Animals that have been sentenced to serve as food for
humans should be treated humanely at the very least, even though
their lives will be unnecessarily cut short."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of Petard
Alexandre, Chef at Les Halles
"Thank you very much
for contacting us about this issue. We purchase our veal from
Dairyland, which raises its veal in a responsible way." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of
Barbara K. Mistor, Owner of Old Mountain Inn
"I have not served
veal in our restaurant for 20 years - ever since I first read
about the way veal calves are treated. Nor will I ever serve or
eat veal!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of
Simon Wong, Manager of Mr. Wok and Sushi Restaurant
"I think it is very
cruel to the animal to limit their movement and I
strongly oppose cruelty to the animal."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of
Saeko Shibusawa, Manager of the Asakuma Restaurant
"I agree that veal
is a product of unnecessary cruelty." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of
Christopher North, Chef of Cafe Luxembourg
"I am happy to pledge not to serve crated veal and applaud you
in your efforts to create awareness about this issue." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of
Atul Kapoor, Owner of Akbar Restaurant
"We do not serve beef or veal. I refuse to eat it as well. Thank
you for taking up this cause."
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Debbie Markowitz Ullman, Owner of Factor's Famous Deli
"I appreciate the job
you are doing to make more people aware of this cruelty. You convinced
me not to sell it as well as to never order veal again! Thank
you!!"
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Statement of
Julian Turner, Theo Restaurant "I am totally
against any alterations of nature."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of
Joe King, Partner Le Colonial"I think cruelty
at this level or any level to animals is deplorable."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of
Billie Rossman, Manager Barbeque Kitchen"You will never
see veal on our menu. Thank you for the information. How could
anyone be so cruel!?"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of
Kenny Greif, Corporate Executive Chef of Bridgetown Grill"I became aware
of this practice in 1990, and have never used this product".
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Statement of
Justine Tan Goldsberry, General Manager of Hi Ricky Restaurant"We commend your
efforts and are honored to join your cause."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of
Nickolae Nick and Eva Stoisor Owners, Café Express O Deli
"Please don't
buy veal. Never-ever!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Muoy Gauv Assistant Supervisor, China Beauty
"We strongly
believe in not selling such products."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Statement of chef John Bizzarro, John's Restaurant
"We totally
agree. No formula veal sold here. Keep up the good work."
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Bakery and Café
"I would
never serve or eat this type of meat."
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Restaurant
"Rainwater
Restaurant is proud to join America's conscientious restaurants
in pledging to eliminate veal from calves raised in crates from
our menu selections. We take a stand against cruelty."
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Playa
"I have
never, nor will I ever serve veal."
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Shore Restaurant
"We do not serve
or buy veal for our personal consumption." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Mario Sacco, Owner of Mario's
Place
"It's so horribly
inhumane the way these helpless little animals are treated."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Ignacio Blanco, Owner of
Meigas Restaurant
"We wish to take
a stand against cruelty."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Tom Kolkaski, Owner,
Georgetown Saloon
"I am outraged
at the treatment of these animals."
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"I have been against
this cruelty for years and do not serve veal."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Larry Bain, Director
of Operations, Jardiniere "Jardiniere has
not and will not purchase any animal products or sell any animal
products that are not raised and slaughtered in a humane and respectful
manner."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Julia Dalo, Owner of
Trattoria Siciliana"We removed veal
from the menu for humane reasons. We don't want to serve food
that is linked to cruelty."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Marcello Assante, Manager
of Ciao" I am very happy
with the choice I just made, because I did not know what was done
to these poor calves. I hope that you will continue doing whatever
is neccessary against those who do not respect the animals."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Statement of Robert Rellini, Co-owner
of Massimo al Ponte Vecchio"To see how these
animals are treated is disgusting. I still can not find the words
to describe those pictures on the Farm Sanctuary website!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Barbara Hill, Exec chef/owner
of Snake Creek Grill"We never have
or intend to serve veal."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Nicola Coleman, manager of
Ye Olde Kings Head
"We never serve
veal!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Gabriel Brogan-Dillon, Owner
of Miracle Grill
"Thank you for
your efforts- crated veal is cruel and unnecessary! We have not
and will continue not to serve it as well as spread the word!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Jackie Roberts Vice President
of Green Derby Cafe
"I personally have always refused to eat veal as well as
lamb, but this is a great way for me to take it a 'step further'"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Kelly Majid, Zatar restaurant,
Berkeley CA
"Veal production practices in teh U.S. are disgraceful and
should be outlawed. I have never and would never serve veal in
my restaurant."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Jane Pham, General Manager
of Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant, Fountain Valley, CA
"There's unspeakable cruelty in serving meat products whether
veal, pate, steak, poultry, etc. anywhere in the world. I'd like
to see it banned. It's about time to end their sufferings. Thank
you for making a difference."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote from Siena, a Mediterranean Bistro,
San Jose, CA
"Keep up the good work! God bless the animals, great and
small — Siena bistro will continue to support this cause!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote Kari Kuelzer, Grendel's Den, Cambridge
MA
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veal in over 20 years!"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Quote Kaekie Zimnaire, owner of River
Gods, Cambridge MA
"I am horrifed that such cruel and inhumane acts occur today
in America!" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Quote James Spaziano Owner/ head chef
of Rossi’s Fine Italian Dining Newburyport, MA
"We have been in busines for 7 1/2 years and have never served
veal because of raising practices."