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Cochon RESTAURANT
This is a rustic, wood-accented Warehouse District dining room dedicated to the deep, smoky flavors of traditional Cajun country cooking. Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski bypass the blackened-everything clichés of the 1970s to focus on whole-hog butchery, wood-fired hearth techniques, and hyper-local Louisiana sourcing. Sit at the chef's counter at the back of the room to watch the kitchen crew choreograph plates right in front of the blazing wood oven.
★ The Legend
wood fired oysters with chili garlic butter
Plump Louisiana oysters are roasted in the roaring wood-fired oven and drenched in a spicy, garlicky compound butter spiked with Vietnamese chili paste. Order them with extra house-baked yeast rolls to mop up every drop of the rich, smoky butter pooled at the bottom of the cast-iron plate.
◆ Fan Favorite
louisiana cochon
This namesake dish features slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth pork that is shredded, formed into a patty, and fried until the exterior forms a deep, crackling crust. It is served over a bed of rich cabbage, turnips, and cracklins, then finished with a savory pork jus.
● Chef's Pick
rabbit & dumplings
This comforting classic features tender, slow-braised rabbit meat pulled into a velvety, deeply savory gravy studded with pillowy, hand-torn dumplings. Chef Donald Link frequently highlights this dish as a personal favorite that directly channels the rustic, home-cooked meals of his childhood in South Louisiana.
◇ Hidden Gem
fried alligator with chili garlic mayonnaise
First-timers often skip this thinking it is a gimmicky tourist trap, but regulars know the kitchen treats the meat with serious respect by marinating it first to keep it incredibly tender. The crispy, cornmeal-crusted nuggets are tossed with fresh herbs and served alongside a sharp, creamy aioli that cuts right through the richness.
Insider Tip
Ask your server for a side of the house-made pickled peppers and whole-grain Abita Beer mustard. These sharp, acidic condiments are made in-house daily and are the perfect tool to cut through the heavy, pork-fat-rich profile of the boucherie plates.
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