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Saturday, June 18, 2016

10 Chefs, 10 Pigs, 1 Crown Each year, an epic 10-city culinary tour starts in NYC and culminates in Snowmass/Aspen called Grand Cochon. The event spotlights 10 chefs competing in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all culinary showdown.The event includes more than 1200 pounds of heritage breed pork showcased by the best 30 dishes that won them their regional competition and passage to Snowmass/Aspen. Guests will also enjoy premium brews, reserve wines, artisan spirits, a butcher demo, tartare bar, oysters, cheese tastings, jars of bacon, Swine and Sweets dessert course, and an award ceremony to announce the winner. The top toque will be chosen by the audience and a panel of 20 expert judges.The tour is aligned with the modern-day good food movement — notable chefs, barrier-breaking women, artist-like butchers, spirited bartenders, top winemakers, brewers, distillers and brazen pastry talent working together to prepare an epic feast celebrating responsible family farming.