2008 (52nd) Governors Ball


2008 (81st Annual Awards, 52nd Governors Ball)
Academy Board of Governors Ball


Menu
Sterling Vineyards
Wines

Moët & Chandon
Champagne
TRAY-PASSED

   Mini Kobe Burgers
      with Aged Cheddar and Remoulade

   Spicy Tuna Tartare
      in a Sesame Miso Cone

   Wasabi Pea-Crusted Crabcake
      with Mango and Thai Basil

   Smoked Salmon Pizza
      with Caviar and Dill Crème

   Black Truffle and Ricotta Cheese Pizza

   Vegetable Spring Rolls
      with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

   Chicken Potstickers
      with Ginger Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce



SUSHI AND SEAFOOD STATIONS

   Roles
      Tuna, Vegetable, California and Unagi

   Nigiri
      Shrimp, Tuna, Hamachi and Salmon

   Sashimi
      Tuna, Salmon, Snapper and Hamachi
      Soy, Wasabi and Pickled Ginger



SEAFOOD

   Poached Shrimp, Lobster Tails,
      Crab Legs, Oysters and Mussels

   Mustard Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and
      Wasabi Apple Mignonette



FIRST COURSE

   Asian Vegetable Salad
      with Maine Lobster, Caviar and
      Ginger White Soy Vinaigrette

   Pumpkin Coconut Soup
      with Chicken, Shrimp, Shiitake Mushrooms
      and Green Onions



ENTRÉE

   Slow-Braised, Asian-Spiced Short Rib
      with Spring Vegetable Risotto



VEGETARIAN

   Spring Vegetable Risotto
      with Black Winter Truffles



DESSERT

   Chocolate Bento Box Surprise