COCHON555 CHICAGO 2017 WINNER AND TRAVELLE KITCHEN + BAR CHEF RICARDO JARQUIN HOSTS DINNER WITH PAST WINNERS Travelle Kitchen + Bar presents dinner with special guests on Tuesday, September 26  Travelle Kitchen + Bar (Credit: Galdones Photography) WHAT: In celebration of Grand Cochon – happening on October 1 in Chicago – Cochon555 Chicago 2017 Winner […]

COCHON555’S FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PUNCH COMPETITION COMES TO THE CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOTEL ON SATURDAY, SEPT 30 Award-Winning Bartenders from 14 cities compete at Cochon555’s Annual Competition to crown the Grand Champion of Spirited Punches featuring Breckenridge Bourbon CHICAGO, IL (August 31, 2017) — America’s cult-beloved culinary festival – Cochon555 – brings the best of […]

COCHON555 ANOINTS CHICAGO AS GRAND COCHON HOST AND THE EPIC END TO THE 14-CITY TOURING CULINARY COMPETITION ON OCTOBER 1, 2017 Chicago takes center stage this fall at Cochon555’s epic finale featuring 14 Chefs Competing for the Coveted Crown makes a stop in the West Loop CHICAGO, IL (August 4, 2017) — Grand Cochon, the […]

Rachel Sergi, The Next Whisky Bar at The Watergate Hotel, Washington D.C. Bartenders are just some of the creative tastemakers 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 delicious drinks for our competition. […]

Jeff Lyon, Third Rail, San Francisco  Bartenders are just some of the creative tastemakers 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 delicious drinks for our competition. Meet Jeff Lyon from our San […]

Anthony Bohlinger, Maison Premiere, New York City  Bartenders are just some of the creative tastemakers 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 delicious drinks for our competition. Meet Anthony Bohlinger from our […]

Tim Hershberger, Mizuna, Denver Bartenders are just some of the creative tastemakers 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 delicious drinks for our competition. Meet Tim Hershberger from our Denver event. Which […]

James Wampler, Proof & Provisions, Atlanta Bartenders are just some of the creative tastemakers 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 delicious drinks for our competition. Meet James Wampler from our Atlanta […]

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 […]

Evan LeRoy, LeRoy and Lewis, Austin Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Evan LeRoy from our Austin  event. Can […]

Drew Van Leuvan, Seven Lamps, Atlanta  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Drew Van Leuvan from our Atlanta  event. […]

Joran Keao, ‘āina restaurant, San Francisco  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Jordan Keao from our San Francisco  event. Can […]

Mitch Mayers, Lark, Seattle  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Mitch Mayers of our Seattle event. Can you give […]

Ricardo Jarquin, Travelle Kitchen + Bar, Chicago  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Ricardo Jarquin from our Chicago event. […]

Paula DaSilva, Burlock Coast, Miami Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Paula DaSilva from our Miami event. Can you […]

Will Nolan, Eight K, Denver  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet Chef Will Nolan from our Denver  event. Can you […]

Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, Nashville  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet winning Chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling from our Nashville  event. Can […]

Chef Nicole Gajadhar, Saxon + Parole, New York City  Chefs are the creative tastemakers 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 delicious bites for our competition. Meet winning Chef Nicole Gajadhar from […]

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 […]