Cochon 555 Miami 5/19/19

            


Tis the season!  Cochon 555 is back in Miami on May 19, 2019.   The Biltmore Hotel will play host this year and I'm sure that the competition will be tough as always.  

At the heart of all Cochon555 events lies a culinary competition of five local chefs each presenting one whole, heritage breed pig to promote local family farming. Think of a 40-course gourmet tasting menu taken standing up. Spend Sunday afternoon feasting on 1500 pounds of heritage breed pork and ethically sourced foods during our signature three-hour experience. A portion of all sales will benefit our sister charity Piggy Bank.

General Admission is our signature three-hour experience filled with culinary wonderment! Feast on culinary creations, enjoy endless rounds of beverages -- and vote for your favorite bite of the day. From farm-to-table to Michelin star - all participating chefs share one core value: they source locally. If you like tasty pig, Cochon555 buys 1500 pounds of the "best breeds" from farmers doing it the "right way" and we serve up an intimate experience for 450 guests (you do the math).

Splurge on the VIP area and get an extra hour of extravagance. Get up close to the chefs and farmers who made it all happen, without waiting in line. Chefs will serve a preview of two dishes during VIP, enjoy exclusive access to the Punch Kings (whole bottle tequila punch competition featuring top barkeeps), and sip allocated wines and spirits that don’t last the entire event.

This year’s competing chefs include Jorgie Ramos of BARLEY, Karla Hoyos of The Bazaar by Jose Andrés, Fernando Desa of Goya, Daniel Bouza of PokéBao and Jimmy Lebron of 27 Restaurant & Bar. 

This year’s fourteen notable judges include a lineup of local luminaries such as Chef Brad Kilgore of Alter, Chef Aaron Brooks of Edge Steakhouse, Gio Gutierrez of ChatChow TV, Chef Jose Mendin of La Placita, as well as the headline all-star butcher, Andres Barrientos of Miami Smokers and of course ME!!!

YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS HERE   USE PROMO CODE INDUSTRY FOR 15% OFF.

SEE YOU THERE

Cobaya Le Zoo Makoto

video courtesy of Wolfpak Images

Cobaya Experiment #75 was a collaboration from two spots that I highly enjoy visiting, Le Zoo and Makoto which are both owned by restaurateur Stephen Starr and located at the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops.


The guinea pigs were seated at one long table almost connecting the two restaurants inside the mall and directly over their koi pond. Chef Julian Baker from Le Zoo and Chef Anthony Micari prepared a menu that highlighted Le Zoo's French fare and Makoto's Japanese side.


The flavor combinations worked well together and their execution was spot on. The cocktail and wine parings were great too. Stephen Starr's Executive Pastry Chef, Sarah Magoon, ended the evening with a delicious dessert.


Big thanks to Julian for making sure this dinner went down and to the entire team at Le Zoo and Makoto for a fun night in a great setting and most importantly great food.


And thanks to the Guinea Pig Nation for your continued interest and support. Stay tuned for some great upcoming experiments.

Toro Niçoise
toro zuke, pickled haricots verts, szechuan egg yolk, kabocha tempura, niçoise olive

Tokyo 75
armagnac, yuzu, champagne, absinthe spray

Japanese Bouillabaisse
aka miso, fumet, tsukiji market fish, saffron aioli, rice puff
Chardonnay, Louis Latour, "Grand Ardeche," Ardeche, FR 2015

Cervena Red Venison Loin
cauliflower purée and roasted, lardo, belgian endive, juniper jus
Hitachino Nest White Ale

Duck Confit Kabayakirobata royal trumpets, grilled garlic, beurre noisette
Pinot Noir, Domaine Danjean-Berthoux, "La Plante," Givry 1er cru, Burgundy FR 2015

Dark Chocolate Cremeuxyuzu, banana, sesame
mezcal and champagne

Duck Duck Goose IV 5/26/19

Duck Duck Goose is a culinary festival by Chef Jeremiah featuring Miami's top chefs each of which will be tasked with preparing locally raised and pastured fowl. 

DDG is an all-inclusive food and cocktail celebration of everything winged and delicious, with lots of live fire cooking over embers. It's also a chance for local foodies to taste one-of-a-kind creations from some of the region's top chefs all under one roof, and patio, and parking lot, and tiki bar. Expect a mouthwatering selection of all of you can sample food and drinks.

Tickets range in price from $58.00 to $93.00 for VIP.  You can purchase them HERE


Date And Time

Sun, May 26, 2019
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

The Anderson
709 Northeast 79th Street
Miami, FL 33138


Lineup

Jose Mendin, La Placita 
Steve Santana, Offsite
Brian Mullins, Ms Cheezious
Jason Schoendorfer, Babe’s Meat Counter 
Fabian DiPaolo, Cvltvra
David Sprintis, Welcome Cocktail 
Josh Gripper, The Dutch 
Alexander Powell, Market at the Edition
Andrew Zarzosa, Yuzu 
The Chang Gang, Itamae 
Jeremiah Bullfrog, Forks it 
Tom Bils & Joshua Gonzalez, Mama’s Boys
Scott Linquist, Coyo Taco 
Chef Ophus, Ebi Chop Bar 
Alex Meyer and Luciana Giandrandi, La Pollita 
Santiago Gomez, Cantina la 20 
Carlos Garcia, Obra Kitchen Table 
Clark Bowen, Boulud Sud 
Alissa Frice, Frice Cream 
Pablo Zitzmann, No Name Chinese 

No Name Chinese & Cake Thai Collab Dinner 4/15/19

WHERE:
No Name Chinese
7400 SW 57th Ct.
South Miami, FL 33143

WHEN: Monday, April 15th, 6-10 pm 
       
FIRST THINGS FIRST Choose Two 
Scallion Pancakes Haianese Chicken, Jaew, Nam Prik Noom, Nam Pla Prik (Pablo) 
Hamadai Crudo with Thai Ginger Chili, Miso Pickled Celery and Cilantro (Cake) 
Moo Sadoong Condensed Milk, Chili Jam, Toasted Rice Lemongrass and Cilantro Stem Relish (Pablo) 

NUMERO DOS Tom Kha Clam Chicken Liver, Garlic Pepper and Shao Bing Bread (Cake) 
Larb Gai: Ground Chicken, Mint, Onions, Fish Sauce, Lime, Bib Lettuce and Sticky Rice (Pablo

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM Crab Chao Fan: Holy Basil, Morning Glory, Tianjin Chilies, Szechwan Peanuts, Trout Roe (Pablo) 
Kao Cook A Kapi Bobibum It Rice, Shrimp Paste, Fruit, Sweet Pork Belly and Herbs (Cake) 

SWEET DREAMS Choose One 
Mango Sticky Rice 
Or Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream, Condensed Milk, Tapioca, Café Du Monde Gelée 

The dinner is $75 per person. Secure seats by calling the restaurant directly at 786-577-0734 or visiting Open Table.

Super Bowl at Tap 42 (all locations) 2/3/19

Tap 42

Ama-kase with Chef Brad Kilgore at Kaido

Omakase
(Japanese: お任せ) is a Japanese phrase
that means "I'll leave it up to you"
(from Japanese "to entrust" (任せる makaseru)


Ama-kase
a multi-course culinary tour of the senses,
through the mind of
Chef Brad Kilgore...


now serving | limited availability


786.409.5591


TOCK Reservations Link

I've had 3 great visits so far and already booked an Ama-Kase!! No doubt that these will be must do dinners. Check out my Instagram Feed if you want to see some photos of what they are doing food and cocktail wise.  See you there!!

KAIDO


Design District Shops
151 NE 41st Street Unit 217
Miami, FL 33137


786-409-5591
info@kilgoreculinary.com

HOURS OF OPERATION

Dinner

Tuesday to Sunday

7 pm – 11pm

Closed Mondays

Ice Cream with Love 1/12 & 1/13 at Bal Harbour Shops

            Benefitting Holtz Children’s Hospital

January 12 & 13, 2019 · 1 – 5 PM · Bal Harbour Shops

Jackson Health Foundation, South Florida’s charity of choice, has partnered with Bal Harbour Shops to host Ice Cream We Love, a fun-filled weekend featuring a curated lineup of delicious ice cream vendors from around the U.S., to benefit Holtz Children’s Hospital, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States.

Ice Cream We Love honors the legacy and philanthropy of Stanley Whitman, the founder of Bal Harbour Shops, whose favorite dessert was ice cream. Mr. Whitman is a longtime supporter of Holtz Children’s Hospital and his generosity has helped to save the lives of children throughout South Florida. In 2018, the event’s inaugural year, over 700 people attended over the two-day weekend, to support Holtz Children’s Hospital. Get the scoop and join us in 2019 to make miracles happen for patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital.

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