Cochon 555
June 9, 2009
Here’s an event that Bay Area pork-enthusiasts will enjoy:
COCHON 555 SAN FRANCISCO
“Five Chefs, Five Pigs, Five Winemakers”
June 14th, 2009 at 5pm
The Fairmont San Francisco
WHAT: A group of top San Francisco chefs will each prepare a 100 pound heritage breed hog from head to toe for this friendly competition. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on presentation, utilization and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince of Porc”. In addition, five selected winemakers will showcase their wines. COCHON 555 is a tribute to heritage and heirloom breeds, chefs and winemakers.
WHO: A Taste Network Event featuring:
Ryan Farr, 4505 Meats
Nate Appleman, A16 / SPQR
Staffan Terje, Perbacco
Ravi Kapur, Boulevard
Peter McNee, Poggio Trattoria
WHERE: The Fairmont, San Francisco - 950 Mason Street
WHY: To promote heritage pigs and breed diversity in local and national communities.
HOW: RSVP IS REQUIRED. Tickets are $125 per person ($30 discount to industry is available, please email organizer for code)
COCHON 555 began in Atlanta and is national in scope. San Francisco ends our 10 city tour with cities such as New York, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Des Moines, Chicago, Washington D.C. and in the future, all winners will be invited to compete in Grand Cochon. Chefs and judges from each city are selected by Taste Network to participate in the event. www.amusecochon.com
Author: Sasha Wizansky | Filed under: Uncategorized