There’s no question that the stars of Sunday’s Oscars will be dining well, thanks to LA celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. It’s dinner for 1,600 at the Governor’s Ball, the Academy Awards’ “official” after party.
With more than 50 items on the menu, even the most finicky starlet will likely be tempted to take a nibble or two from the more than 250 pounds of tuna, 1,250 stone crab claws, 30 gallons of cocktail sauce and 30 pounds of edible gold dust. Focused on small plates with a larger concentration of “plant-based” and vegan or vegetarian friendly choices, its a menu with nods to evolving palates.
Here’s the list…
Tray Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Spicy Tuna Tartare, Sesame Miso Cone, Pickled Ginger, Bonito Flakes
Mini Kobe Burger, Aged Cheddar, Remoulade
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
Smoked Salmon Oscars, Dill Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Assorted Pizzas
(Vegan Pizza with Pesto and Grilled Vegetables)
Caprese Cone, Basil Flowers (v)
Shrimp Fritter, Spicy Coconut
Steak Tartare, Parmesan Toast Sandwich
Duck Wonton, Orange Mustard
Kombu Chip, Edamame Guacamole (v)
Smoked Salmon “Pizza” Cones
Sushi & Shellfish Station
Cocktail Platters
Truffle & Parmesan Grissini, Black Truffle Aioli Dip (v)
Winter Fruit “Caprese” (v)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Rosemary Spiced Nuts and Pineapple (v)
Small Plates Cold
Japanese Baby Peach Salad (v)
Chinois Chicken Salad, Wontons, Chinese Mustard Dressing
Kale Salad, Grilled Artichoke, Lemon Vinaigrette (v)
Tuna Niçoise Style, Green Olives, Fennel and Caper-Anchovy Vinaigrette
Farro, Apple, Beet, Spiced Walnut (v)
Small Plates Hot
Chicken Pot Pie, Black Truffles
Chestnut Tortellini, White Truffles (v)
Snake River Farms New York Steak, Matsutake Mushrooms
Baked Potato & Caviar
Steamed Red Snapper, Thai Spice
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese (v)
Lobster with Black Bean Sauce
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank “Shepherd’s Pie”
Beluga Lentils, Cauliflower, Baby Vegetables (v)
Desserts
Cherry on Top
Chocolate Pudding, Cherries, Chocolate Crumble, Vanilla Cream
Mango Crumble
Mango Brunois, Passion Mango Cream
Bon Bons
Raspberry Lychee (v) and Milk Chocolate Marzipan
Snowball
Ginger Meringue Dome, Cassis Sorbet, Yogurt Whip, Lavender Macaron Confetti, Blueberries
Baked to Order Chocolate Souffle Cake with Shaved Espresso Ice (v)
Concord Grape Macaroon
Ribbons of Shaved Ice with Frozen Grapes (v)
Chocolate Crème Brulee with Raspberries
Cookies, Candies, Chocolates and such…
Pistachio and Marzipan Pave
Everyone’s Oscar Favorite Peanut Butter Chocolate Pop Rock Pop (v)
Caramels
Violet Velvet Truffles
Chocolate Shortbread
The General Lee Cookie – Candied Walnut – Milk Chocolate Chip
Yuzu-Lemon Bars
Blueberry Financier Pops
(v) vegan or vegetarian dish