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I went to Cochon555 this past weekend, a tour and cooking competition devoted to raising awareness for heritage pigs and sustainable farming, butchery, and cooking. Five chefs compete to make the most varied and tasty dishes from one of five pigs, and attendees get to vote on the winner. Both Edward and I had the same favorite: Brian Redzikowski of Kettner Exchange (technically a San Diego restaurant, no less). We obviously weren’t alone because Kettner ended up winning, meaning they get to go to the final competition in Chicago!

I’ve been to probably close to 50 food/cocktail/wine/beer events and thought that Cochon was very well-run. Plentiful whiskey cocktails, not too crowded and no one ran out of food. I’m never great at remembering to take photos at these things - to be honest, there’s often nowhere to place a plate/stage a photo, and I’m usually more concerned with trying the next dish. Nonetheless, here are a few snaps. Congratulations again to the crew at Kettner Exchange, and thanks to The Perfect Puree for the tickets!

El Tesoro Tequila’s hibiscus punch was the beverage highlight. Who could resist the color? Not I.

Pig gelatines. We’re not worthy. Note the giant caviar above.

City Market Social House is a great venue, but everyone was sweating inside. Outside was much more pleasant.