HOLIDAYS
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Star chef and consummate showman, Wolfgang Puck dazzled the press at a recent Governors Ball sneak peek, by whipping up Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese tableside.
After that, he took the audience on a culinary tour of an abundant buffet table that offered platters of sushi, Cosmo glasses of ceviche, sparkling Oscar-shaped desserts, and so much more! See a gallery of photos from the sneak peek in my blog, Partini! This exclusive press event was staged in order to offer a preview of the official Oscar Party. View all the details from food to decor in my other sneak peek articles: Event Design and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails.
Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions, who has produced the Governors Ball for the last nineteen years, kicked off the press event by describing the inspiration for the Ball's color scheme of red and gold.
"You can't think of the Oscar's without the red carpet and gold statuette," said Cecchetto. With these iconic images in mind, the event design team created a look of elegance and contemporary glamour, and Puck created a show-stopping menu.
A Night To Remember The 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball will be a night to remember! As celebrities dine on Wolfgang Puck's gourmet cuisine, they'll sip Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Patron signature cocktails, and custom blends of Sterling Vineyards wine.
Celebrity florist and owner of MARK'S GARDEN, Mark Held has designed extraordinary centerpieces for the dining tables, which will be styled for nine diverse sections of the ballroom. Each section will have its own personality with unique tabletops, luxurious fabrics, and exquisite design details throughout the space.
View more photos from the sneak peek in my blog, Partini, and read about all the event details in my other articles: Event Design and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails.
Smoked Salmon Oscars with Caviar and Créme Fraîche
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Citrus Chili Dressing
Thai Spiced Shrimp with Holy Basil and Candied Garlic
Bruschetta of Figs, Goat Cheese, and Organic Prosciutto
Smoked Eggplant with Toasted Flatbread
Asparagus and Chickpea Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Butlered Course
Gold Foil Wrapped Baked Yukon Gold with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and Créme Fraîche
Entree
Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef with Chinese Broccoli Shiitake Stir-Fry with Red Wine Sauce
Black Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Vegetable Entrée
Roasted Winter Vegetables Wrapped in Leeks
Black Olive Couscous and Tomato and Radish Compote
Dessert
Sherry Yard's Oscar Tribute
Maki Rolls - Spicy Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Crab, Vegetable
Nigiri - Tuna, Sweet Shrimp, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper
Sashimi - Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Snapper
Cucumber Salad, Edamame, Wasabi, Soy, and Pickled Ginger
Noodle Station
Pad Thai Noodles with Tofu, Egg, Bean Sprouts, Thai Basil, Mint, and Peanuts
Short Lo Mein Noodles with Pork, Scallions, Sweet Peppers, and Plum Ginger Sauce
Ceviche Station
Shrimp with Mango, Basil, Golden Tomatoes, and Habanero
Sea Bass with Avocado, Tomatillo, Cilantro and Jalapeño
Scallop with Tomato, Orange, and Chili
Shellfish Station
Shrimp, Oysters, and Crab
Cocktail Sauce, Mustard Sauce, and Mignonette
Tray Passed
Spicy Tuna in Sesame Miso Cone
Mini Kobe Cheeseburgers with Remoulade
Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
Miso-Glazed Black Cod on Rice Cracker
Cucumbers and Smoked Salmon
Steak Tartare Crostini
Spicy Chicken Mango Rice Paper Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Assorted Pizzas
Cocktails
Oscars
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