2018 (62nd) Governors Ball


2018 (91st Annual Awards, 62nd Governors Ball)
Academy Board of Governors Ball


Menu
Rosella:
Tequila Don Julio Blanco, white vermouth, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, hibiscus flower, and orange oils

Ancho Old Fashioned:
Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Bittered Sling Arabica Coffee Bitters, rich demerara syrup, orange oil mist, orange twist garnish
SAVORY DISHES

Amuse Bouche
Crostini of Compressed Watermelon
   with Citrus Feta Cheese
Crab Deviled Eggs
Avocado Tostadas
   with Crunch Cabbage and Chipotle Glaze
Crostini with New York Steak,
   Classic Chimichurri
Spicy Ranch Popcorn
Housemade Potato Chips

Hors d’Oeuvres
Wild Mushroom Potsticker, Black Truffle Ponzu
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Tartare
   on Tapioca Crisp, Togarashi
Mini Taro Root Taco with Miso Glazed Eggplant
   and Smoked Soy Mushrooms
Heirloom Carrot “Tartare”, Pickled Mustard Seed,
   Horseradish, Sunchoke Bark
Smoked Salmon Oscars Matzo
Miniature Miyazaki Wagyu Burger,
   Sharp Cheddar, Remoulade
Wolfgang Puck Signature Pizzas
Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
Alaskan King Crab, Crispy Rice Cake,
   Avocado, Aji Amario-Yuzu Ponzu
Opal Apple “Summer Roll”, Cucumber,
   Shiso, Pomegranate Pearl

Raw Bar
Spicy Tuna Rolls
California Rolls
Vegetable Rolls
Made To Order Nigiri
Scallop Ceviche, Black Garlic, Satsuma
   Tangerine Miso, Micro Herbs
Sea Urchin with Eggless Custard, Dashi,
   Unagi Glaze, Finger Lime
Albacore Tataki, Sweet Onions, Ginger,
   Momiji Chili, Ponzu
Oysters
Snow Crab Claws
King Crab Legs
Lobster
Shrimp

Small Plates
Cold:
Caramelized Cauliflower, Golden Raisin, Lime,
   Labneh, Pinenut, Shiso-Za’atar
Frozen Golden Beets, Almond Custard,
   Meyer Lemon, Ice Lettuce
Snap Peas, Asian Pear, Pomelo Salad,
   Cacik Cheese, Mint, Walnut
Compressed Persimmon, Cinco Jotas Jamón
   Ibérico, Burrata, Wild Arugula

Hot:
Sunchoke and Fennel Soup, Chips,
   Truffle Gremolata
Potato and Caviar 2.0
Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
Winter Truffle Baked Cavatappi and Cheese
Pea Agnolotti, Black Truffle, Peas Shoot,
   Parmesan Reggiano Brittle
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Ny, Carrot Vichy, Spigarello,
   Yuzu Kotcho Ponzu
Loup De Mer, Calçot Onions, Artichokes, Fennel,
   Romesco Salsa, Espelette
Nashville Hot Fried Quail, House Made Pickles,
   Red Velvet Waffle
Torchio Pasta, Arugula, Tomato, Caper Berries,
   Aleppo Pepper, Black Olive Oil, Basil Flower
Austrian Ricotta Dumpling, Watercress-Pea Pesto,
   Lemon Brown Butter

DESSERTS

Individual & Plated Sweets
24 Karat Dusted Valrhona Illanka
   Chocolate Oscars
Ombre Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Pillow Cake with Coconut Mango
   and Passion Fruit
Coconut - Chocolate Bar
Yuzu Religieuse
Passion Fruit Cookie
   with Chocolate Chunks
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Milk Chocolate and Caramelized
   Pecan Cookies
Strawberry Cookies
Hazelnut and Almond Brownies
Espresso Macaron
Matcha Cherry Macaron
Hibiscus Orange Pate De Fruit
Piper Heidsieck Golden Champagne
   Strawberry Push Pop
Mini Wolfgang Puck Dark Chocolate Bars

Small Plates
Black Forest “Cherry”
Butterscotch Verrine with Dark Chocolate Nest
Tropical Pavlova with Macerated Jackfruit
   and Dragon Fruit
Strawberry Ginger Cheesecake
   with Jasmine Gelee

Lollipops
Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Praline Almond Chocolate
Chocolate Oscars
   with Strawberry Valrhona Chocolate

Chocolate Bonbons
Chai Latte
Thai Tea with Young Coconut
Honey Jasmine
Earl Grey Tea Biscuit
Espresso Triple Shot
Praline Roasted Coffee Bean

Dessert Action Stations
Air Bread “Sea Urchin” with Passion Fruit Caviar
Affogato with Housemade Ice Creams
   and Stumptown Nitro Cold-Brew

Vegan Sweets (without gluten)
Hawaiian Superfood Spheres
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Cashew Vanilla Tiramisu
Tropical Halo-Halo
Sunflower Raspberry Macaron
Chocolate and Sea Salt Cookies