As mentioned earlier, we’re pouring at the VIP portion of this year’s inaugural Cochon 555 this Sunday over at the Silverado Country Club in Napa. It’s rough, I know but I thought I would share some more details. I gotta say that I’m totally pulling for Duskie and John from ZaZu! Here’s the official word:

Cochon 555 U.S. Tour to Kick-Off in Napa Valley
“5 Pigs, 5 Chefs, 5 Winemakers”

February 28th, 2010
4:30 PM (VIP 3:00PM)

A group of top Bay Area chefs will each prepare a heritage breed pig from head to toe for the 2nd annual competition on the eve of National Pig Day. Cochon 555 is the only national chef competition promoting heritage pigs and breed diversity. In addition, five family-owned wineries will showcase their wines. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on utilization, presentation and overall best flavor. The winner will have the opportunity to compete with other national winning chefs at Grand Cochon during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 18-20. The purpose of the event is to promote heritage pigs and breed diversity in local and national communities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the City of Napa Fire Explorers program, a vocational firefighter-training program for Napa County youth. The cost is $110 per person and is open to the public. VIP tickets are limited and cost $160 per person. For tickets or more information visit http://www.cochon555.com. Advance ticket purchase is required for this event.

CHEFS
Christopher Kostow, Meadowood of Napa Valley
Devin Knell, French Laundry
Peter Pahk, Silverado Resort
Dennis Lee, Namu Restaurant SF
John Stewart & Duskie Estes, Zazu Restaurant

Whole pig breakdown demonstration by Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats. Jeremy Fox of Ubuntu will prepare local produce. Brews provided by Magnolia Brewing. The VIP reception will include Hog Island Oysters and artisan cheeses from Oxbow Cheese Merchants and Cheese Plus SF.

Family Owned Wineries
Gamble Family Vineyards, Zacherle Wines, Hill Family Estate, Wind Gap Wines, Hirsch Vineyards

VIP Wines
Chase Cellars, Erna Schein Family Winery, Wind Gap Wines, Verge Wine Cellars, Miner Family Vineyards, Larkin Wines, Hope & Grace, Krupp Brothers, Pey Marin Vineyards, Hestan Vineyards

WHERE Silverado Resort 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA  94558
Room rates start at $99, please call (800) 532-0500.

For tickets or more information visit http://www.cochon555.com
Student and Industry Discount available, please email carolina@tastenetwork.com <http://carolina@tastenetwork.com>

Enter the code “pigday” for $10 bucks off!

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