Larry Barton, Legend Meats, Austin   Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Larry Barton of Legend Meats from […]

Kristin Bailey, SpringWolf Farms, Minneapolis   Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Kristin Bailey of SpringWolf Farms from […]

Adam Deal, Nashville Cattle Co., Nashville Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Adam Deal of Nashville Cattle Co. […]

Felix Florez, Black Hill Meats, Houston   Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Felix Florez of Black Hill […]

Aaron Lorenz, White Oak Pastures, Atlanta  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Aaron Lorenz of White Oak Pastures […]

Jenni Harris, White Oak Pastures, Atlanta  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Jenni Harris of White Oak Pastures […]

Charlene Carlson, Napa Valley Swine, San Francisco  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Charlene Carlson of Napa Valley […]

Kent Schoberle, Augustus Ranch Meat Company, Austin  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Kent Schoberle of Augustus Ranch Meat […]

Andrew Crush, Spring House Farm, Washington D.C. Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Andrew Crush of Spring House […]

Suzy Wright, Mountain Valley Farm, Atlanta   Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Suzy Wright of Mountain Valley Farm from […]

Travis Serbus, Lyn65 Kitchen & Bar, Minneapolis Which classic cocktail is the most underrated?  I really enjoy a properly balanced Caipirinha. It’s very refreshing but still very complex because of the flavors of the Cachaca. What kind of flavors inspire you most? Vegetal and savory flavors. Choose a drink to match with pork and why? […]

Jack Araque, St. Regis Bar, Miami Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? The boulevardier.  It’s my favorite underrated cocktail  composed of whiskey sweet vermouth and Campari.  Its creation is ascribed to Erskine Gwynne, an American-born writer who founded a monthly magazine in Paris called Boulevardier, which appeared from 1927 to 1932 It is a […]

Ben Potts, Beaker & Gray, Miami Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? I think the daiquiri is probably the most underrated as it’s been the most bastardized on misunderstood. What kind of flavors inspire you most? I’m a big fan of unexpected flavors in dishes and in cocktails. Sometimes a steak is just a […]

Kristen Johnson, Blue Sardinia, Seattle Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? I’d like to say Grenache. However, we sell it like water at Blu Sardinia, featuring two Cannonau wines by the glass and another half a dozen bottle selections, coining them our “House wines”.  Therefore, I’d have to go with Merlot.  Unfortunately, I […]

Piers Smyth, ROOF on theWit, Chicago Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? It may not have the deepest roots in the classic cocktail world, but the Tipperary is one of the most delicious and overlooked cocktails out there. What kind of flavors inspire you most? I’m a big fan of tasting length. Fruits that […]

Michelle DeSchaaf, 1936 Meadowbrook Farm, Chicago  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Michelle DeSchaaf from our Chicago event. […]

Jared Hooper, Faith and Flower, Los Angeles Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Grenache. It’s lovely, versatile, expressive and fun. It’s sometimes jokingly referred to as a poor man’s Pinot Noir which isn’t too far off, except I’d add it tends to wear a motorcycle jacket. What kind of flavors inspire you most? […]

Jenelle Engleson, City Winery, Nashville Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Merlot  What kind of flavors inspire you most? Anything that has an offbeat, savory umami flavor. I love wines that are herbaceous, mineral driven, and sometimes oxidized. Choose a drink to match with pork – and why? French 75. The lemon and […]

Matt Collette, Canon, Seattle  Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? I’d have to say the Negroni (on the rocks of course).  When executed well it really is the perfect cocktail for any occasion.  Too often though it’s the victim of poor execution or “interpretations” which is why it’s underrated. What kind of flavors inspire […]

Rachael Tuller, The Farmstead, Seattle Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful and delicious pigs for our competition. Meet Rachael Tuller from our Seattle event. What […]

Scott Kitsmiller, Broken Shaker Chicago, Chicago Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? I’m not sure how necessarily underrated this cocktail is, but I absolutely love 50/50 martinis. It’s just such a pleasant balance of boozy and refreshing. It’s grown into my go-to summer drink once the weather starts warming up. What kind of flavors […]

Alex Burch, Bastion, Nashville Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Chardonnay is the most underrated varietal due to it’s huge range of expressions. You can find lean, bright, and clean expressions from Chablis with plenty of minerality and expression of terroir; complex, earthy, aged chardonnay from Burgundy with beautiful toffee and caramelized notes; […]

Krystina and Mikey Cook, Cook Pigs, Los Angeles Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful pigs for our competition. Meet Krystina and Mikey Cook of Cook […]

Hayley Black, Tutta Bella, Seattle Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Riesling – Most of us wine professionals love Riesling and appreciate it’s rich history and diversity as a grape. Riesling makes wines from dry, to semi sweet, sweet and even sparkling. It has beautiful aromatics paired with refreshingly high acid to age […]

Nate McLemore-Raczkowski, Revival, Minneapolis Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? The most underrated cocktail by far is the Vieux Carré. There are so many different variations of that drink and I feel like the way a bartender makes theirs really is expressive of their style and palette with cocktails. That and it’s Cognac and […]

Dave and Tami Ellicott, Cone Ranch, Denver Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful pigs for our competition. Meet Dave and Tami Ellicott of Cone Ranch […]

Paul Grieco, Terrior, New York   Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Riesling, of course. What kind of flavors inspire you most? Ones that are yummy / ones that are aggressive / ones that ask questions / ones that make me think of a eatable version of Lady Gaga Choose a drink to […]

Tracy Ardoin-Jenkins, Nicky’s Coal Fired, Nashville Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? I think one of the most underrated cocktails is the daiquiri. Never behind my bar, but I think by the drinking public at large. There are so many simple modifications you can make to a daiquiri to make it new and fresh […]

Peter Burrows, Brown Boar Farm, Boston  Farmers are the very heart of the Cochon555 tour. As part of our new Spotlight series for guests past and present, we take you behind the scenes for a Q&A with those who provide the beautiful pigs for our competition. Meet Peter Burrows of Brown Boar Farm from our […]

Erin Rolek, The Bachelor Farmer, Minneapolis Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? I would answer that Riesling remains the most underrated of International varietals.  Riesling is a darling in the wine community, but it still requires work to translate that love to guests. What kind of flavors inspire you most? In wine I […]

Silas Manlove, Thompson Seattle, Seattle  Which classic cocktail is the most underrated? I think the bros have at least one thing right. A proper Whiskey Buck… that is, a nice bourbon with fresh ginger beer and a little lime, is one of the most refreshing drinks ever put together. What kind of flavors inspire you […]

Philippe Andre, Oceanique, Chicago  Which classic grape varietal is the most underrated? Chardonnay, it’s absolutely perfect as it won’t stain my beard! What kind of flavors inspire you most?  I look for notes of bright citrus, stone fruit and a kiss of brioche in most of what I drink. Also orchard fruits like apple and […]

At Cochon555, we promote “heritage breed pigs”, a yearly campaign that develops a demand in our communities to support local farmers. Heritage BBQ promotes a message that will educate today’s influencers about the road, where people can make a decision to buy safe, honest food. Welcome to Cochon555 Heritage BBQ – Global Grilling Edition Food for […]

COCHON 555 ANNOUNCES SIX CITIES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR THE HERITAGE SERIES INCLUDING HERITAGE BBQ, THE WORLD’S FIRST GLOBAL BBQ EXHIBITION Notable chefs and farmers will spotlight their culinary passion for old world cooking techniques and global grilling traditions at a hyperlocal six city culinary tour across North America. NEW YORK (JUNE 30, 2015) – The country’s […]

LET’S GET STARTED! THE POP-UP BUTCHER SHOP DOWNLOAD THE BUTCHER DETAILS Click Here With roots in every market, Cochon 555 Founder Brady Lowe identified the opportunity to build a student experience that creates the ability to pass down experiences and knowledge from student to student, before and after graduation. The program is meaningful and focused […]

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Interview with Brady Lowe in preparation for the First Texas Heritage BBQ 2014 Why Heritage Barbecue by Cochon 555? As Americans, we see BBQ as an English-speaking cuisine, and we are misled. Here in the states, we are lucky enough to be caretakers to a special extension to a living, breathing social act of eating. […]

TEN OF THE FINEST U.S. BARTENDERS STRIVE FOR GOLDEN GLOVES IN DENVER AT THE 2ND ANNUAL PUNCH KINGS COMPETITION Award-Winning Bartenders From 10 cities Compete at COCHON 555’s Grand Finale Spirits Competition Featuring Breckenridge Bourbon NEW YORK (May 29, 2014) – COCHON 555 and Breckenridge Bourbon present the grand finale of COCHON 555’s Punch Kings […]

“It’s not just farm to table that matters–it’s what happens in between, the how and where, the history of what we eat.” Every year, an epic 10-city culinary tour starts in New York City and culminates in Aspen with Grand Cochon, the season finale where 10 chefs compete in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all culinary showdown – […]

Good morning! We, here at Chef's Course, want to bring you closer to the Chefs involved in our great conversation involving encouraging heritage species and responsible agriculture. Read More

THE HUDSON VALLEY x COCHON 555 CHALLENGE presented by Hudson Valley Foie Gras & Chef Michael Ginor 2 Duck, 2 Livers, 2 Trotters Winner Receive 2 Nights in Montreal Hudson Valle Foie Gras and Chef Michael Ginor will provide the five competing chefs at COCHON 555 in each market, 2 livers, and 2 ducks to […]

CALLING BARKEEPS FOR THE BEST LARGE FORMAT COMPETITION Hello Barkeeps! This year we will be hosting great events all over the country and we need to find [5] barkeeps in each city to throw down at Punch Kings. The theme is large format, and the participating bartenders are given 30 minutes to prepare 1 punch bowl […]

$100 includes a Heritage BBQ T-shirt, tons of food & Anchor Brews all day long! Hang out with the chefs, sponsors and friends of the tour. It’s a very intimate experience, only 50 seats. No discounts available. Friends can follow the bus in their own car. WANT TO HOP ON THE BUS? BUY TICKETS HERE […]

From Home sapiens to Homo erectus, reasons why Cochon’s Heritage Fire & Heritage BBQ is making a difference in the food industry. Just like a good man named Ed Mitchell, I believe in honest food, real flavor and tasty BBQ. Believe it or not, the Cochon 555 Tour is actually a by-product of reading Pollan’s A Omnivore’s Dilemma […]

“Heritage Fire is my favorite expression of the Cochon US Tour. This celebration of live-fire cooking celebrates responsibly raised heritage breed animals and produce and the people growing them with purpose and passion. It’s a perfect equation of beautiful location, amazing people, our natural desire to eat honest food over live fires while drinking amazing wines, ice-cold brews, and crisp […]

NEED WE SAY MORE?TICKETS ARE MOVING FAST, PLEASE RSVP SOON COCHON US TOUR ANNOUNCES CHEF LINE UP FOR FIRST-EVER CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE BREEDS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON PHILADELPHIA HOTEL ON JULY 28 The first-ever Cochon event in Philadelphia will take flight late July. COCHON EPIC, a national event from the founder of COCHON 555, will take […]

HERITAGE PORK LOVERS UNITE!  COCHON US TOUR ANNOUNCES 2013SECOND SEMESTER LINE UP The fifth anniversary of the Cochon US Tour well is underway! With the first 50 events dedicated to heritage breeds in the books, Founder Brady Lowe, is proud to announce the next installment of Cochon expression events for 2013.  “In the first five […]

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A VIP PACKAGE TO HERITAGE BBQ ONE PACKAGE IS GIVEN AWAY IN EACH CITY HERE IS HOW TO WIN: Sign up for the newsletter, select your city of interest, or all three BBQ events if you prefer. The contest is only for Heritage BBQ events, and if you win, expect to […]

10 Bartenders from 10 Cities Duke it Out in Denver for the Crown & a trip to Aspen!!! Raise your glass on Sunday, June 2 at ACE Denver – 501 East 17th Ave The country’s top bartenders compete in the national finals of the first-ever Punch Kings Competition by Cochon 555 and Breckenridge Distillery, Chef Brandon Biederman will have amazing $5.55 food […]

Share Your Best Shot This is one for fun! We’ve been inspired and want to see what inspires you. The contest is easy, like us on Facebook, upload a photograph (of course it can be pig related, a shot from behind the line during service, it can be something you feel the need to share […]