Who’s Hungry For Oscar?
Well, iconic Chef Wolfgang Puck knows, because he’s been in charge of the post-awards Governors Ball for decades – so get ready for his signature “salmon caviar Oscar”!
These are a tradition – I know because I attended several events and enjoyed them every time – with champagne of course!
I found a great interview with Wolfgang where he discusses the menu for this years extravaganza!
As reported in Tastingtable.com:
Puck says “We’re going to have some traditional dishes and also some brand-new innovations,” on a menu that includes a wide variety of styles and influences, from Puck’s take on Peking-style duck to Italian specialties like wild mushroom and black truffle risotto and vegan lasagna. There will also be snacky bites like a honey butter toast with fennel marmalade and whipped crème fraîche. Some of the favorites from previous Governors Balls that are set to return include truffle mac and cheese, fish and chips cones, wood-fired pizza, and, of course, chocolate-covered Oscars.
They go on to report:
“It’s not just the creativity and quality of Puck’s Governor’s Ball food that impresses people, it’s also the sheer breadth of options. The menu is split between three categories, passed trays, small plates, and desserts, with each category containing dozens of items, including vegetarian and vegan bites, and 37 desserts. Some additional savory highlights include wagyu burgers, Kung Pao cauliflower stuffed in coconut charcoal bao, and “Bougie” tater tots with crème fraîche and caviar. The desserts sound just as over-the-top and exciting, with luxury dulce de leche and hazelnut Oreos, a yuzu and coconut pillow cake, and Grand Marnier-infused chocolate cigars.”
That’s right: A caviar tater tot!
Guess what, I’m going to make those too!
To read even more, check out the entire story here:
https://www.tastingtable.com/1534829/wolfgang-puck-2024-oscars-governors-ball-menu/
If you want a scorecard to follow during tonight’s show, click here for the entire list of nominees!
These always do the trick – check them all out here:
Of course, I put caviar on everything – even burgers!
That was all part of my “caviar-infused” Valentines Day!
See all of the preparations here:
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Hi John, very spectacular and decadent.
It was a life highlight to be able to go 3 times – and I gave our tickets away twice because we were so tired after overseeing the red carpet TV coverage all day! tonight we will have pizza and champagne which is our Oscar tradition…thanks for commenting and sharing!
That is lovely, John 🌟💫
Dang. I think I lost my invitation.
you are so lucky that you have been able to attend, and his food looks so decadent and amazing and the sheer number of choices –
It would be great to go to the party just for the food and drink. But I can understand why it’s not much fun after a long day at work covering the event.
Best wishes, Pete.
It was fun Pete especially the year our table was next to Aerosmith, and also fun to walk through the room and all the winners have their Oscars on the table with them!