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COCHON 555 Des Moines: 5 Chefs, 5 Pigs, 5 Winemakers in a friendly competition for a cause...
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COCHON 555 - Des Moines, IA
5 Pigs, 5 Chefs, 5 Winemakers
April 19th, 2009
WHAT: A group of Iowa 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. The event is presented by Diversified Financial Group, Inc.
WHO: Taste Network presents
Andrew Meek, Sage <http://www.sagetherestaurant.com/>
Matt Steigerwald, Lincoln Caf <http://www.foodisimportant.com/>
Jamie Monaghan, The Des Moines Embassy Club <http://www.embassyclub.com/>
Tag Grandgeorge, Le Jardin <http://events.desmoinesregister.com/details_venue.php?eventID=109980&venueID=17106>
Bill Overdyke, Centro <http://www.centrodesmoines.com/>
Wineries: Elk Cove, Patz & Hall, Lioco, Jasper Hill Winery and the fifth to be announced via the COCHON555 newsletter. Sign up at www.amusecochon.com
Bernie Lowe & Associates will present a special VIP Lounge at 3:30pm. The VIP experience starts with the reserve wines of Elk Cove and artisan cheese reception by Gateway Market with special guest Kathy & Herb Eckhouse of La Querica. Enjoy artisan cured meats from La Quercia, passed hors d'oeuvres from Caf De Scala, great Oregon wines and micro-brews from Fat Tire while mingling with the chefs, winemakers and judges of COCHON555 (this portion is $175). Then at 5pm, the main event begins with each chef serving their best pig dishes with amazing wines. COCHON 555 is a stand-up reception that includes copious amounts of swine, boutique wines, local salads, a pig butcher demo, great micro brews from Fat Tire, a pig perfect dessert by Taste Network and after party. This is a full day of new and old relationships and we look forward to sharing it with you. Both General and VIP tickets are still available for purchase through www.localwineevents.com.
WHEN: Sunday, April 19th, 5:00 p.m.
Chef & Judges Reception 3:30 p.m. photo opportunity
WHERE: STICKS 3631 SW 61st Street, Des Moines.
WHY: To benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Iowa Chapter in honor of Will Krueger.
HOW: The cost is $110 per person and is open to the public. For tickets or more info visit www.amusecochon.com <http://www.amusecochon.com> . Advance ticket purchase required (industry discount will krueger good for $10 off).
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LocationSTICKS
3631 SW 61st Street
Des Moines, NY 50309
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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