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2008 Governor's Ball Menu of the 80th Annual Academy Awards

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Wolfgang Puck

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Chef Wolfgang Puck (Spago's) will once again (this will be the 14th consecutive year) create the menu for the Governor's Ball, the celebration after the 80th annual Academy Awards. According to Chef Wolfgang, the menu will "feature locally grown, sustainable and organic ingredients, providing guests with a culinary experience that will please even the most discerning of palates.”

The Menu

Antipasti Platter

  • Smoked Salmon Oscars® with Caviar and Crème 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 Crème Fraiche

Entrée

  • 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

Reception Station

Sushi Station

  • 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

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