Cochon 555 Boston -- Sunday April 5 @ 5 pm
COCHON 555 BOSTON next SUNDAY!April 5th, at 5 p.m.
Come celebrate this magical animal with COCHON 555. The premiere swine and wine showcase of 5 chefs, 5 pigs and 5 winemakers in a friendly competition for a cause. This is the biggest, porkiest, pigfest in the United States and it happens in Boston next weekend! RSVP here.If you love pig, please take a moment on this beautiful day to send this message to one, two or even all of your friends.Main event Featuring:Five Heritage Pigs prepared by:Jamie Bissonnette, ToroTony Maws, Craigie on MainJoseph Margate, ClinkJason Bond, Beacon Hill BistroMatthew Jennings, Farmstead- WineriesPatz & Hall Krupp BrothersChase Family CellarsMeander WinesWestport Rivers Vineyard and WineryVIP Reserve Reception presented Elk Cove Vineyards- Side by side heritage breed pig sampling- Pig breakdown and Porchetta demonstration by Joel Cox - Swine'n'Sweets course by local chocolate passionistas- Produce from local farms- Winner determined by 49% judge's vote and 51% audience vote- Winner crowned "Prince of Pork"...one of ten across the U.S. - Non-alcoholic drinks provided by Honest Tea- Event raising awareness for Farms for City Kids VIP Room featuring:- Special Guest: Arie McFarlen of Maveric Heritage Ranch- Cheese selections by South End Formaggio- The reserve Wines of Elk Cove VineyardsJUDGES: Tim & Nancy Cushman of O'ya, Tom Prince of Tomasso Trattoria, Ken Oringer of Clio, Sean Stanton of North Plain Farm, Elizabeth Kennedy of Chefs Collaborative, Ihsan Gurdal of Formaggio Kitchen, Jamey Lionette of Lionette's Market, Ridge Shinn of Hardwick Beef, Jim Treadway of The Liberty Hotel, Jacqueline Church of Leather District Gourmet, Nick Altschuller of Improper Bostonian, Ed Doyle of RealFood Consulting, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Amy Traverso of Boston Magazine, Ilene Bezahler of Edible Boston, Lydia Shire of Scampo + Locke Ober, Paul Schiavone of Boston Chefs, Barbara Lynch of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, Craig Hedstrom of Elk Cove Vineyards and Jennifer Johnson of NECN's TV Diner.WHEN: Sunday, April 5th, 5:00 p.m. (Price $125)VIP Reception 3:30 p.m. (space still available at $175)Public event and all inclusive price BUY TICKETSWHERE: The Liberty Hotel -- DIRECTIONSWHY: To raise awareness for Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with first-hand farming experience for urban kids.
Jacqueline Church, one of the judges for COCHON 555 was able to meet with each of the chefs prior to the event and ask some great questions...read the interviews here.Chef Tony Maws - Grandmas and Gesiers Chef Jason Bond - Mad skills and haggis from a musical rancherChef Jamie Bissonnette - less waste, more taste...Chef Matthew Jennings - Cheese ambassador shares secrets...Chef Joseph Margate - Fan of umami, protege of star localvores
ABOUT - COCHON 555 is the only heritage pig and chef competition in the U.S. with a ten market tour to be completed in 2009. Through an educational tasting format, the event serves as an essential link to the preservation of heritage breeds. COCHON555 brings together top chefs, winemakers, farmers, thought-leaders, foodies, media and the general public for one day in honor of the pig. We invite you to position your organization and celebrate with the artisan food community
Come celebrate this magical animal with COCHON 555. The premiere swine and wine showcase of 5 chefs, 5 pigs and 5 winemakers in a friendly competition for a cause. This is the biggest, porkiest, pigfest in the United States and it happens in Boston next weekend! RSVP here.If you love pig, please take a moment on this beautiful day to send this message to one, two or even all of your friends.Main event Featuring:Five Heritage Pigs prepared by:Jamie Bissonnette, ToroTony Maws, Craigie on MainJoseph Margate, ClinkJason Bond, Beacon Hill BistroMatthew Jennings, Farmstead- WineriesPatz & Hall Krupp BrothersChase Family CellarsMeander WinesWestport Rivers Vineyard and WineryVIP Reserve Reception presented Elk Cove Vineyards- Side by side heritage breed pig sampling- Pig breakdown and Porchetta demonstration by Joel Cox - Swine'n'Sweets course by local chocolate passionistas- Produce from local farms- Winner determined by 49% judge's vote and 51% audience vote- Winner crowned "Prince of Pork"...one of ten across the U.S. - Non-alcoholic drinks provided by Honest Tea- Event raising awareness for Farms for City Kids VIP Room featuring:- Special Guest: Arie McFarlen of Maveric Heritage Ranch- Cheese selections by South End Formaggio- The reserve Wines of Elk Cove VineyardsJUDGES: Tim & Nancy Cushman of O'ya, Tom Prince of Tomasso Trattoria, Ken Oringer of Clio, Sean Stanton of North Plain Farm, Elizabeth Kennedy of Chefs Collaborative, Ihsan Gurdal of Formaggio Kitchen, Jamey Lionette of Lionette's Market, Ridge Shinn of Hardwick Beef, Jim Treadway of The Liberty Hotel, Jacqueline Church of Leather District Gourmet, Nick Altschuller of Improper Bostonian, Ed Doyle of RealFood Consulting, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Amy Traverso of Boston Magazine, Ilene Bezahler of Edible Boston, Lydia Shire of Scampo + Locke Ober, Paul Schiavone of Boston Chefs, Barbara Lynch of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, Craig Hedstrom of Elk Cove Vineyards and Jennifer Johnson of NECN's TV Diner.WHEN: Sunday, April 5th, 5:00 p.m. (Price $125)VIP Reception 3:30 p.m. (space still available at $175)Public event and all inclusive price BUY TICKETSWHERE: The Liberty Hotel -- DIRECTIONSWHY: To raise awareness for Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with first-hand farming experience for urban kids.
Jacqueline Church, one of the judges for COCHON 555 was able to meet with each of the chefs prior to the event and ask some great questions...read the interviews here.Chef Tony Maws - Grandmas and Gesiers Chef Jason Bond - Mad skills and haggis from a musical rancherChef Jamie Bissonnette - less waste, more taste...Chef Matthew Jennings - Cheese ambassador shares secrets...Chef Joseph Margate - Fan of umami, protege of star localvores
ABOUT - COCHON 555 is the only heritage pig and chef competition in the U.S. with a ten market tour to be completed in 2009. Through an educational tasting format, the event serves as an essential link to the preservation of heritage breeds. COCHON555 brings together top chefs, winemakers, farmers, thought-leaders, foodies, media and the general public for one day in honor of the pig. We invite you to position your organization and celebrate with the artisan food community
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