For some, Cochon is just another food event in a long line of all you can eat food events. However, I'm here to tell you that simply is not true. I've been to Cochon twice before and what I vividly remember is chugging bourbon straight from the bottle and doing an army crawl through the Four Seasons outdoor patio to eavesdrop on gossip that Cochon is a pork lover's absolute dream event. It's everything SOBEWFF wishes it could be without the sand in your shoes, giant crowds and obnoxious tourists.
The way Cochon works is as follows: 5 of Miami's best chefs will compete for the title of "Prince Of Porc" and go on to the National competition. Each chef will get one whole hog, must cook it nose to tail and prepare six different dishes. This is NOT your Tio Cuco's lechon. This year’s competing chefs include Anthony LePape of Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Xavier Torres of Drunken Dragon, Alex Chang of Vagabond, Michael Fiorello of Beachcraft and Diego Oka of La Mar by Gastón Acurio. So expecting simple lechon de caja china from these guys would be a huge mistake.
In addition to being able to sample all sorts of pork dishes, there will also be a TarTare bar, an artisan cheese bar, a seafood/oyster shelf and a ramen bar. For dessert, there will be a Pie Pop-Up before the award ceremony to help you close out the night.
Clearly, this is a ton of food and you'll need something to wash it down with. Luckily, Cochon has you covered. There will be a local barkeep competition, welcome punch, wine, tequila, mezcal, wine, bourbon and did I mention wine?
This epic event is going down at the South Beach Ritz-Carlton on April 3, 2016 at 5pm. VIP tickets get you in an hour early and costs $200 per person and GA tickets cost $125 per person, but lucky for you I'm giving away a pair of GA tickets right here! For more event details and to purchase your own tickets, go here.
Giveaway ends 3/31 and 1 lucky winner will be randomly selected. MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD AND OVER TO WIN.
Good Luck!
Unknown says
Love FGH just as much as I love some Pig! 🙂
Unknown says
My favorite pork dish is Chicharones!
Unknown says
My favorite pork dish is pan con bistec and can't forget the mojo!
Unknown says
My favorite pork dish is pan con bistec and can't forget the mojo!
Anonymous says
I would love to win tickets to this! I don't have Twitter so I cannot complete any of the Twitter entries 🙁 Please choose me!
Unknown says
You know is going to be good when Miami Smokers are showing up!! Can't wait! and thanks FGH for the info!
RoxannaUCF says
Love me some pork chips marinaded in Mojo!
RoxannaUCF says
I love me some pork chops marinaded in Mojo!
Unknown says
My favorite Pork Dish is Sandwich de Pierna which translate to Pork Sandwich
Unknown says
My favorite Pork Dish is Sandwich de Pierna! Which translates to pork sandwich
Tawny says
My favorite pork dish is the roast pork 😍
Libertygirle says
I love a good BBQ pulled pork sandwich!
Libertygirle says
Thanks for the chance to win tix! Sounds crazy good!
Leigha says
Anything bacon 🙂
Angie says
Love your stuff!! I tried to get tickets when this was happening in Mpls. not to long ago, all sold out! 🙁
Abel says
Favorite pork dish? Good ol' lechon asado, con pellejo crispy of course.
Unknown says
cuban mojo pork or carnitas tacos! que delicioso
Lizzy says
My favorite pork dish is pig feet ragout on white rice! OMG I'm drooling thinking about it. 🙂
Ella says
Pernil Asado de Mamá‼️ Doesn't get better than Mom's cooking. 🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼🐷💗
RMGJ says
Chicharron, pork chops, ribs, loin, shoulder! If it comes from a pig, I'm there!
Unknown says
BACON
Unknown says
Pan con lechon, of course!
Lyzz says
Hello Cari, I would love to win the Cochon555 VIP tickets.
One of the Chef's competing this year, Xavier from DD, is a Johnson & Wales Alumni. I am an alumni myself and would tickets to go and support my Alma Mater.
I know you know of JWU, as in 2014 you won a ZEST Award as best food blogger. I must mention I vote every year and that is how I discovered you, voted for you and have followed you ever since.
Please grant me to chance to experience Cochon555 and rep JWU! #PeroLikePlease ([email protected])
Unknown says
Anything with bacon!
Unknown says
Some really good pork chops! Chicharrones�� lechon asado! Omg all of it!!! Except the feet or tail! ��
Unknown says
Griot!
Jen says
I lovvvveeee Bacon! Bacon on EVERYTHING!
Unknown says
pan con lechon! yum!
Miss Nguyen® says
NOM. ��