Animal activists conducted weekly street demonstrations at Le Papillon from April 3, 2010 to October 23, 2010, protesting the serving of foie gras by the restaurant. The weekly protest was conducted by Santa Clara County Activists for Animals (SCCAA), a local group of animal-protection advocates. The protesters held signs and spoke to restaurant customers, offering them literature and asking them to ask the restaurant to stop serving foie gras. The protesters expressed the view that the method of foie gras production, including the force-feeding of ducks, is cruel and inhumane. The protests ended when the restaurant removed foie gras from their menu and informed SCCAA that they would no longer serve it. A California law (SB 1520) enacted in 2004 prohibits the production and sale of foie gras in California, but the law didn't go into effect until July 1, 2012. See also Foie gras controversy West San Jose References External links La Foret Restaurant, San Jose, California -- sister restaurant to Le Papillon French-American culture in California French restaurants in California Restaurants in San Jose, California Restaurants established in 1977 1977 establishments in California