Help Crown the "Prince of Porc" at Cochon555 This Sunday

Photo by larry&flo

This Sunday at Hiro Ballroom in Chelsea chefs from Eighty-One, Del Posto, Fatty Crab, Resto and Mosefund Farms will face off in a competition to vie for the title of "Prince of Porc." Each chef will be presented with a 70+ pound heritage breed pig to braise, grille, press, pickle, rub, smoke, sear, sauce, spice, inject, marinate or cure as they see fit. Attendees and a panel of judges, including yours truly, will cast votes in three categories: classic preparation, creative preparation and best overall flavor. Wines from five family-owned wineries will be served throughout the event. Join this delicious pig parts feast and help crown NYC royalty. Find event details and discount ticket info below.

The Chefs:
Juan Jose Cuevas, Eighty-One
Mark Ladner, Del Posto
Corwin Kave, Fatty Crab
Bobby Hellen, Resto
Michael Clampffer, Mosefund Farm

The Wineries:
Miura Vineyards
Pax Wine Cellars
Bonny Doon
Channing Daughters
Vina Sastre

When: Sunday, January 25th, 4-8pm

Where: Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel, 16th Street and 9th Avenue.
 
The Cause: A portion of the proceeds will go to Farms for City Kids, a unique educational program combining classroom study with firsthand farming experience to give urban kids an understanding of how vital academics are to everyday life.

Tickets: $125 per person. Advance purchase required. Purchase tickets at www.amusecochon.com with the PROMO code "baconbits" and get $25 off the ticket price.