COCHON 555 NYC
“Five Chefs, Five Pigs, Five Winemakers”
January 25th, 2009

WHAT: A group of top New York chefs will each prepare a heritage breed hog from head to toe for this friendly competition. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on creativity, classic preparation and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince of Porc”. In addition, five selected winemakers will showcase their wines. Amuse Cochon is a tribute to heritage and heirloom breeds, chefs and winemakers.

Each 70lb pig can be pre-cooked, braised, grilled, pressed, pickled, rubbed, smoked, seared, sauced, spiced, injected, marinated, cured in any way, or otherwise prepared.

WHY: To raise awareness for Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with first-hand farming experience for urban kids.

WHO: A Taste Network Event www.tastenetwork.org featuring:
Juan Cuevas, 81
Michael Clampffer and his Magnalitsawww.mosefundfarm.com
Corwin Kave, Fatty Crab
Bobby Hellen, Resto
Mark Ladner, Del Posto
Wineries to include: Miura Vineyards, Pax Wine Cellars, Vina Sastre, Boony Doon and Channing Daughters.

HOW: RSVP IS REQUIRED. Tickets are $125 per person ($25 discount to industry) For more info: http://www.amusecochon.com (tele: 404-849-3569)

Amuse Cochon began in Atlanta and is national in scope. Other upcoming cities include Portland, Chicago, Boston and Seattle. Chefs and judges from each city are selected by Taste Network to participate in the event. www.amusecochon.com

Taste 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