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COCHON 555 - Chicago
“5 Pigs, 5 Chefs, 5 Winemakers”
May 24, 2009
WHAT: A group of top Chicago chefs will each prepare a heritage breed hog from head to toe for this competition. Cochon 555 is the only national chef competition promoting heritage pigs and breed diversity. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on creative, classic preparation and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince of Porc”. In addition, five family-owned wineries will showcase their wines.
WHO: Taste Network presents
Patrick Sheerin, The Signature Room at the 95th
Chris Pandel, The Bristol
Graham Elliot Bowles, Graham Elliot Restaurant
Sam Burman, Bluprint
Stephen Dunne, VOLO / Paramount Room
Wineries: Chase Cellars, Vision Cellars, Van Duzer Vineyards, Patz & Hall and August West
WHEN: Sunday, May 24th, 5:00 p.m.
Chef & Judges VIP Reception 3:30 p.m. photo opportunity
WHERE: The Drake Hotel -140 East Walton Place, Chicago
WHY: To raise awareness for Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with first-hand farming experience for urban kids.
HOW: The cost is $125 per person and is open to the public. For tickets or more info visit
www.amusecochon.com. Advance ticket purchase required (industry discount available).
Cochon 555 began in Atlanta and is national in scope. Other upcoming cities include Washington D.C. and San Francisco. Chefs and judges from each city are selected by Taste Network to participate in the event.
www.amusecochon.comTaste Network is a Georgia-based company delivering experiential services to the artisan wine and cheese industries. The company’s mission is to provide cultured events and education focused around artisan wine, cheese and cuisine to its clients and the public at large.
www.tastenetwork.org