2012 (56th) Governors Ball


2012 (85th Annual Awards, 56th Governors Ball)
Academy Board of Governors Ball


Menu
  Menu created by Wolfgang Puck
   with Chef Matt Bencivenga


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

Created by Pastry Chef Sherry Yard

   Crystal Vacherin
      Melange of Berries and Crème
      Sugar Chandeliers, Hand Piped Strands
      of Royal Icing

   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 - Coconut Yuzu-Lemon
      Bars || Blueberry Financier Pops

(v) vegan or vegetarian dish