2019 (63rd) Governors Ball


2019 (92nd Annual Awards, 63rd Governors Ball)
Academy Board of Governors Ball


Menu
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne

Francis Ford Coppola Wines

(poured from special Oscar Gold bottles)
(V) -Vegan
(AG) -Avoiding Gluten

Amuse Bouche

• Compressed Watermelon, Housemade Cashew
   Ricotta, Mint Agave Syrup (V)
• Avocado Tostadas with Crunch Cabbage and
   Chipotle Glaze (V)
• Mini Taro Root Taco with Braised Hibiscus and
   Tomatillo Salsa (V)
• Cucumber Roll, Green Chickpeas, Avocado, Citrus
   Confit (V)
• Roasted Cauliflower Toast, Agrodolce Shallots,
   Golden Raisins, Sumac (V)
• Eggplant Caponata on Grilled Crostini (V)
• Tajin Spiced Popcorn (V)
• Housemade Potato Chips (V)

Tray-Passed Hors d ’Oeuvre

• Duck Carnitas, Mini Blue Corn Taco,
   Pomegranate Mole, Pear Pico De Gallo
• Watermelon, Hamachi, Yuzu Kosho
• Smoked Salmon Oscars Matzah
• Miniature Wagyu Burger, Sharp Cheddar,
   Remoulade
• Assorted Signature Pizzas
• Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
• Beet Macaron, Herb Goat Cheese, Citrus
• Winter Spice French Toast with Pumpkin Crème
   Brulee
• Puffed Air Bread, Aquafaba Mousse, Bell Pepper
   Caviar (V)
• Root Vegetable Potsticker, Carrot Ponzu (V)
• Wild Mushroom Cigar, Truffle Aioli, Truffle Ash,
   Cigar Box (V)
• Vegetable Rice Paper Roll, Mango, Papaya, Mint,
   Thai Basil (V/AG)
• Sweet Potato Tempura with Mint Cilantro
   Aioli (V)

Passed Small Plates

SERVED COLD

• Maitake Mushroom Salad, Eggplant Baba
   Ghanoush, Tahini, Burnt Onion Syrup, Sumac
   Spiced Pita Crumbs (V)
• “Frozen” Tangerine, Gooseberry, Avocado, Mint,
   Cucumber, Aji Amarillo Vinaigrette (V)
• Baby Little Gem Lettuce, Crispy Quinoa,
   Pomegranate, Wild Herbs, Green Goddess
   Vinaigrette (V)

SERVED HOT

• Potato Tots, Herb Crème Fraiche, Caviar
• Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
• Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
• Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, NY Yukon Gold Potato
   Puree with Creme Fraiche, Braised Celery and
   Spring Onion
• California Sand Dabs Grenobloise, Lemon,
   Capers, Cauliflower Purée, Crispy Cauliflower
   Chips
• Jidori Poussin Chicken and Waffles, Bourbon
   Maple Syrup
• Forbidden Black Rice, Miso Glazed Baby
   Eggplant, Hunan Sauce, Crispy Wild Rice (V)
• Wild Mushroom Bolognese, Rigatoncini Pasta (V)
• Housemade Tofu, Hijiki Seaweed Rice, Carrot
   Greens, Edamame, Ginger Ponzu (V)
• Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Tagine with
   Cauliflower Couscous, Dried Fruit, Harissa (V)
• Housemade Campanelle Pasta with Preserved
   Meyer Lemon, Artichokes, English Pea, Pea
   Tendrils (V)
• Braised Leeks, Fennel Sunchoke Puree, Cipollini
   Onion, Haricot Verts, Tomato Herb Pistou (V)

Chef Action Station

• Made to Order Mozzarella and Burrata
• Vegan Cheeses (V)
• Preserved Persimmon, Pickled Mustard Seeds
• Tartine Breads
• Housemade Pesto, Romesco, Tapenade,
   Anchovies in Olive Oil, Assorted Olive Oils,
   Assorted Vinegars, Mostarda

Sweets
• Parfait of Boba - Compressed Honeydew, Green
   Tea Almond Milk Mousse and Coffee Gelée (V)
• Kumquat Eton Mess Verrine - Pavlova, Kumquat
   Jam, Tangerine Cream,Meringue and Kumquat
   Tuile (V)
• Bottomless Vertical Tart - Yuzu and Blueberry
• Blackberry Spiced Layered Cake
• Raspberry-Lemonade Cookie (V)
• Salted Caramel Brownie Cookie (V)
• Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (V)
• Red Velvet Brownie (V)
• Margarita Push Pop (V)
• Chocolate Pizzelle Wafer with Vanilla Cream and
   WP Chocolate Stamp
• Raspberry Marshmallow, Pistachio Sable Dipped
   in Dark Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate and Yuzu Ravioli (V)
• Red Wine Winter Spice Pate de Fruit in Dark
   Chocolate (V)
• Cranberry Honey Macaron
• Grapefruit Ginger Macaron
• Translucent Candy Lollipop with Gold Leaf,
   Edible Flower with Elderflower Essence (V)
• Translucent Candy Lollipop with Silver Leaf,
   Edible Petals with Mango and Jalapeno
   Essence (V)
• Ube and Coconut Cream Pillow Tart (V)
• Peppermint Patty Pillow Cake with Vanilla Sable

Boozy Milkshakes
• Bailey’s Irish Cream Milkshake
• Banana, Oat Milk, Salted Caramel, and
   Bourbon (V)
• Orange Sorbet Old Fashioned with Bitters
   Granita (V)

Housemade Valrhona Chocolate Bars
• Dark Chocolate Horchata (V)
• Dark Chocolate Turmeric, Lemon and Ginger (V)
• Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream (V)
• White Chocolate and Lavender

   Wolfgang Puck Catering is proud to partner with
   Valrhona Chocolate, a world-renowned leader in
   the pastry industry. Innovative couvertures such
   as Yuzu and Passion Fruit Inspiration are Vegan
   and Gluten Free while their Guanaja Dark
   Chocolate is celebrated for innovating the
   chocolate world for over 30 years. We are
   excited to share these extraordinary flavors
   throughout our pastry menu at the 92nd Oscars
   Governors Ball.

Chef Action Station

SCOOPED TO ORDER SORBETS ON
   CHINESE DONUTS

• Chocolate Sorbet (V)
• Coconut and Lychee Sorbet (V)
• Mandarin Sorbet (V)

Behind the Scenes

Menu Created by
WOLFGANG PUCK and ERIC KLEIN
VP of Culinary, Wolfgang Puck Catering

Pastry Design by
KAMEL GUECHIDA, GARRY LARDUINAT and JASON LEMONNIER

Restaurant-Style Service Directed by
CARL SCHUSTER, CEO Wolfgang Puck Catering

Local Farm Partners

CHINA RANCH DATE FARMS - Shoshone, CA
COKE FARM - San Juan Bautista, CA
CUYAMA ORCHARDS - Arvin, CA
GARCIA ORGANIC FARMS - Fallbrook, CA
HEIRLOOM ORGANIC GARDENS - Hollister, CA
REGIER FAMILY FARMS - Dinuba, CA
RIPE TO YOU - Tulare County, CA
SHANLEY FARMS - San Luis Obispo, CA
WEISSER FAMILY FARMS - Kern County, CA
HARRY’S BERRIES FARM - Oxnard, CA
AMORETTI - Oxnard, CA

Since 2013, the Governors Ball has been dedicated to sustainable farming, with more than 50% plant-based and vegetarian dishes offered. The extensive menus have taken into account a number of food allergies and lifestyle eating choices. The 92nd Oscars Governors Ball menu is 70% plant-based and 30% vegetarian, fish and meat.