Providence takes the…er…pig?!
April 8, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Culinary Tips, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Matt and Farmstead brought home the bronze pig trophy to Providence after successfully defeating the Boston competition at Cochon 555 this weekend.
Eat like a culinary judge on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and dine on a special “Prince Of Porc” Mini Tasting Menu- the 3-course sampling of Matt’s dishes from Cochon 555: $25.
Course One
‘Three Heads Are Better Than One”
Jowl, Cheek, Tongue, Ear & Snout Charcuterie Tasting: Pate de Campagne, Porchetta, Saucisson a l’ail, Cornichon Gribiche & Pickled Radish Salad
Course Two
“Whole Hog Carnitas y Tepache”
Red Wattle ‘Whole Hog’ Carnitas, Piquillo & Ancho Pepper Adobo, Pickled Red Onion & Jalapeno, Rhode Island Queso Fresco On A Providence Tortilla, Served With Fermented Pineapple Beer
Course Three
‘A Palate Cleanser’
Lardo, Buttermilk & Lemon Sorbet
Course Four
‘Pork Frites’
Thyme & Honey Glazed Red Wattle Pork Belly, Crispy Pig Ear ‘Poutine’, Creamy Cabot Cheddar, Fines Herbs
Course Five
“Blood, Sweat & Cheers”
Boudin Noir & Dark Chocolate Torte In A Piggy-Pretzel Crust, Chili & Chocolate Ganache, Pig Brain Whip