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Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:47 pm
by 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!
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:22 am
by 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?
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:06 pm
by 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?
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:12 pm
by Yvette
RouxTheDay wrote: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.
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:19 pm
by 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!
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:01 pm
by 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.
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:47 pm
by Mrs. Fury
ratcheese wrote: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.
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:09 am
by 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.
Re: Cochon, Bravo's A-list Awards
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:36 am
by edible complex
The Bear wrote: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.