Miami - January 30, 2009

Pig Out

La Caja China Cuban Catering

This little piggy went to the market,
This little piggy stayed at home,
And this little piggy cried …
“Oye, no me pongas en La Caja China!” all the way home.

The poor guy was referring to the aluminum-insulated wooden boxes known as La Caja China that can cook a pig in just under four hours.

To Piggy’s disconcert, the lechon-loving Cubans behind the famous roaster just launched a catering division. And that’s how the squealer found himself at someone’s quinces, surrounded by a chef and classic Cuban dishes (think moros, congri, and sweet plantains).

Revelers were invited to drink mojitos and dance merengue around Piggy while La Caja China took care of the rest — including service, bartending, clean-up, and the all-consuming carving.

So this little piggy lived happily ever after.

For almost four hours.

La Caja China, 7875 Northwest 77th Avenue, Medley (305-888-1323 or lacajachina.com).