Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards

[edible complex]

Cochon won best restaurant on Bravo's A-list Awards.

A-LIST RESTAURANT NOMINEES
Awarded to the restaurant that has put itself on the map as the most delectable eatery in the United States.
· Anthos, NYC
· Beso, Los Angeles, CA
· Momofuku Ko, NYC
· The Publican, Chicago
· Scarpetta, NYC
· Cochon, New Orleans, La.

Congrats!

[RouxTheDay]

Am I the only one who just doesn't get it?

I think the food is okay but not great and to me, the ambience is horrible.
What am I missing?

[wish I never left]

We touched on this a bit here:

http://www.nolaeats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1586

In sum, I disagree with you. I like the food, the service and the atmosphere. I wouldn't say the place is the best in the city, but I have to say that when I'm in town, it's not hard to convince me to go there.

I should note that I've only ever eaten lunch there. Perhaps that accounts for some of the difference in our perception of the atmosphere?

[Yvette]

Am I the only one who just doesn't get it?

I think the food is okay but not great and to me, the ambience is horrible.
What am I missing?

And...those benches hurt my butt bones.

[RouxTheDay]

Thanks W.I.N.L....glad to know I'm not the only one.

I'm thinking maybe it is a great lunch place. I've only been at dinner and aside from a Renegade Eat Club Dinner of sorts, I've never been wowed. If I ever sell my house and move to the WD, I'm sure I'll give it another try-but I just don't see myself going there otherwise.


And YES, Yvette-those wooden chairs and benches are the worst!

[ratcheese]

I am totally convinced that a lot of these awards and accolades are purchased.

Putting that place on any list of "Best" is laughable.

[Mrs. Fury]

I am totally convinced that a lot of these awards and accolades are purchased.

I'd agree with that.

I have really enjoyed some dishes at Cochon, some not so much. I'd never ever plan to have dinner there, only lunch.

[The Bear]

The Bravo A-List winners were determined by popular vote. You went to their site and voted. How they determined who was to be voted on I do not know.

[edible complex]

The Bravo A-List winners were determined by popular vote. You went to their site and voted. How they determined who was to be voted on I do not know.

I thought as much. Good press for them and the city any which way you slice it.