Governor's Ball Menu 2013: Stars to Dine on Kobe Burgers and Vegan Pizza
What will the stars be dining on after the Oscars next month? Everything from lobster to vegan pizza will be served at the Governor's Ball, thanks to a menu created by Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga. Bencivenga is a partner and chef at Wolfgang Puck catering who, according to Puck's website, oversees national culinary operations.
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This year, the menu is focused around small plates and passed hors d'oeuvres, creating a more intimate, cocktail-party feel for the event.
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Passed hors d'oeuvres of spicy tuna tartare, mini Kobe burgers, spring rolls and vegan pizza are some of the culinary delights. This menu is veggie-friendly with many vegetarian options such as assorted salads, chestnut tortellini and a truffle mac and cheese. Dessert highlights include a snowball with lavender macaron confetti and a baked-to-order chocolate souffle with espresso shaved ice.
Take a look at the full menu below.
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