Friday, September 25, 2015

Foodie Fridays: Cochon 555's Heritage BBQ and Punch Kings Weekend Takeover!



We hope you have your "eating pants" on this weekend, Chicago!  Three epic culinary events are happening right in our own backyard. Join us this weekend for one of the country's most fun culinary competitions in North America! Cochon 555’s Heritage BBQ is a friendly competition between five hyper-local chefs who each prepare one family-farm-raised heritage pig with global influences. Each chef produces six dishes that celebrates global traditions, old-world cooking techniques and nose-to-tail awesomeness. Guests get to sample the Judge’s Plate, drink quite well, and help us cheer on the chef who hopes to be crowned the BBQ King of Chicago. 

Because the producers want everyone to have a chance to participate, they've given us permission to extend to you a special discount to save $35 on GA and a $55 on VIP tickets!  Here's your chance - Save up to $55 a ticket with their special discount by visiting the link below.



DISCOUNT TICKET LINK: http://events.cochon555.com/chicago_bbq_2015_discount

Guests will enjoy various interpretations on global grilling cultures like Korean BBQ, Japanese Hibachi, Churrasco, Mexican Barbacoa, Kansas City BBQ and Char Siu. The competing chefs include Jonathan Meyer of Broken Shaker, Edward Sura of Perennial Virant, Alfredo Nogueira of Analogue, Chris Curren of Seven Lions and Scott Manley of Table, Donkey, Stick. Additional chefs include Chrissy Camba of Maddy’s Dumpling House, Mitch Cavanah of GT Fish & Oyster, Dave Ochs of Maple & Ash, John Manion of La Sirena Clandestina and Dylan Lipe of Blackwood BBQ.

The all-inclusive event includes samples and pours from well-known winemakers, distillers, barkeeps and food artisans, There are ample amounts of exciting dishes paired with drinks. It all starts with buying a ticket and showing up to Morgan Manufacturing for an epic party from 4-8pm.
  • $70 for GA - Entry at 5 p.m. is all-inclusive tasting.
  • $150 for VIP - Entry at 4 p.m. allows you to come one hour early, mingling opportunities with the chefs.
  • When: Sunday, September 27, at 5 p.m. (VIPs are admitted one hour early) 
  • Where: Morgan Manufacturing’s elegant industrial space in the West Loop

Guests will enjoy…
  • 2,000+ pounds of heritage pig, 36 different hyper-local, globally-themed BBQ dishes 
  • Premium wines, artisan cheeses, sustainable oysters, hand-crafted spirits and cocktails
  • Cochon’s new TIKI Bar with Perfect Puree and Breckenridge Distillery
  • A Perfect Manhattan Bar, Mezcal Experience, Smoke Old Fashions
  • Brews and Bourbon from New Holland
  • A Butcher Cocktail from Dickel
  • Indulge in our Pop-up Pie Shop presented by Bang Bang Pie
  • Tasting of Artisan Cheeses from Pastoral
  • Live Music: The super-rad jazz ensemble, The Potash Twins w. The DJ Firm on the tables 

SOCIAL TAGS: @HERITAGEBBQ @COCHON555 BENEFITTING @PIGGYBANKORG #CHI #GLOBALBBQ
WEBSITE & TICKET LINK: http://j.mp/CHI-HBBQ
LEARN MORE: www.cochon555.com






But, wait! There's more!  If you're attending Chicago Gourmet or even if you're not, you can also take part in Cochon's Punch Kings event that will be held late-night on the rooftop of the Harris Theater. Check-out bartenders in a whole bottle competition at Chicago Gourmet!

Watch 12 of Chicago's most respected bartenders go head-to-head in competition for the best tiki-inspired punch bowl.  Additionally each will be paired with a notable chef for the most mouth-watering food pairings imaginable!  For tickets to Punch Kings go here!


Photo credits:  All photos courtesy of Cochon 555/Brady Lowe


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