Overview

Opened in 2006 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Donald Link, Cochon celebrates the traditional Cajun cuisine of South Louisiana with a modern approach. Located in a renovated warehouse, the restaurant focuses on locally sourced pork, produce, and seafood prepared with old-world methods like wood-fire cooking and house-made charcuterie. Cochon helped revitalize the Warehouse District's dining scene after Hurricane Katrina and has become a destination for food enthusiasts seeking authentic Cajun flavors in a contemporary setting. The restaurant's popularity has led to a casual spin-off, Cochon Butcher, and has established Chef Link as one of New Orleans' most influential culinary figures.