Cochon 555 Skips Portland During its 2011 Tour

Its homepage proudly displays Olympic Provisions' MEAT sign, but according to a press release, it looks like Cochon 555 — the touring pig-fest that invites five chefs to go head-to-head cooking up five whole hogs — will be skipping Portland on its 2011 tour (leaving 2010 winner Jason Barwikowski, sadly, with no opportunity to defend this title of "Portland's Prince of Porc"). Hmm. Wonder why?
· Cochon 555 [Official site]
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