Events: The Winners of the 11th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge Are....

So many incredible Embassy Chefs gathered together in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center this week to compete in the 11th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge presented by TCMA! Foodies from around the District got to sip and savor dishes from around the world! It was an incredible night filled with live music, delicious liquor, and unique spices! 

And the Winner Is...

Embassy Chefs representing Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Republic of Haiti, Republic of Iraq, Jamaica, Republic of Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Principality of Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Kingdom of Morocco, Nepal, Panama, Peru, the Philippines and Slovak Republic all came together on May 17th to battle for the title of best dish! 

The Cochon555 2017 D.C. Prince of Porc is...

On Sunday, August 6th, Kosta Kontogiannis was announced the Prince of Porc at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. Pork lovers came together once again to raise awareness on heritage brand pigs at the thirteenth Cochon555 culinary competition and experience of the year. Kosta Kontogiannis, of the Watergate's Kingbird was crowned winner with his delicious pork menu options, including his savory pig ice cream and delicious steamed buns filled with juicy pig head. 

Giveaway: 2 VIP tickets to Cochon555 in DC!

The Cochon555 competition is almost here and we want you there! On August 6th, 2017 the foodie experience of the year will be at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. and YOU could win two VIP tickets! We just wrote an article on why you NEED to attend this culinary tour, which you can find here. Cochon555 is a premier culinary tour advocating for the flavor and health benefits of eating and using heritage breed pigs. The event features 5 pigs, 5 competing chefs, 5 competing winemakers, multiple pop-up food stations, and 40+ types of boutique wines, cocktails, and artisanal brews. Check out this video from last year! 

Why You Need to go to Cochon555 this Summer

After twelve exciting competitions across the country, the 2017 Cochon555 tour is ready to take on the District for it's penultimate culinary battle before the final competition in Austin and the Grand Cochon showdown in October. Taking place on August 6th at the Watergate hotel in Washington, D.C., this culinary experience with five competing chefs, five competing winemakers, and five whole heritage brand pigs (1,500 pounds of pork!) is one you don’t want to miss.