Pig Party

I went to Meat Paper‘s launch party for “The Pig Issue” at Camino restaurant in Oakland recently and took some photos. Despite the unfortunate timing of happening during the height of swine flu hysteria, the event was completely sold out.

The evening was centered around the butchering of an entire pig, which was performed on a large counter near the back of the restaurant where everyone could watch.

Parts of this pig were used to make pork sausages, bacon flavored marshmallows, corn-dogs, and even graham crackers (made with pig fat instead of butter). There were also pork-free cocktails, beer, and wine.