As the 97th Academy Awards approaches, all eyes will be on the stars this Sunday. Like every year, this year also the attention is focused on the prestigious Governors Ball after-party, where Hollywood's finest celebrities come together to celebrate.?
For the 66th year, Oscar winners, nominees, and presenters will gather to eat, drink, and celebrate in the glamorous, gold-accented Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top floor of Ovation Hollywood after the event.?
While on the other hand, as stars anxiously await the announcement of the winners, culinary expert Wolfgang Puck is getting ready to tantalise their taste buds for his 31st consecutive year as the head chef of the star-studded event.?Puck exactly knows the favourites of celebrities like Timoth¨¦e Chalamet, Zoe Salda?a, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande.?
At the Academy Awards 2025, the Austrian culinary mastermind knows the drill of having fed the Hollywood royalty for years now. In a recent interaction, Wolfgang Puck, 75, told People.com, "We have a great menu, and we know everybody's really hungry."
Upon being asked which dishes are celebrities' favourites, Puck said that for him it is all about innovation, but it is also a tradition. He further said, if he doesn't make the chicken pot pie, then he probably won't get hired again.?
"I remember when Barbra Streisand told me one day she had the chicken pot pie and she was coming back the next year," he said.?
The dishes at the star-studded event are no more glamorous than the celebs, like fans of Puck's will be delighted to see that cacio e pepe macaroni and cheese is to be served again.?
On the other hand, some choose the smoked salmon dish, which is the regular dish served as always on an Oscar statuette-shaped matzo cracker. For this year, Puck has returned a crafted menu that balances the beloved classics with innovative new offerings for the 1,500 expected guests.
This year the scale of the culinary operation is quite impressive, as over 400 pounds of smoked salmon and 220 pounds of potatoes are ordered for the occasion.
As per the report, Puck exactly knows and understands the importance of giving the people what they want, such as the truffle chicken pot pie and cacio e pepe macaroni and cheese.?
The dish offers a sophisticated twist on the comfort food, combining the creamy cheese sauce with a bite of black pepper. Apart from these, the canap¨¦s include miniature Wagyu cheeseburgers, delicate cauliflower toast, and Spago's legendary tuna tartare, which has delighted diners for years.?
Apart from the traditional food menu, the food menu for 2025 also showcases Asian influences with additions of Asian and Thai food items such as pad Thai noodles prepared with garlic, ginger, and a splash of champagne for an elegant Thai twist.?
On the other hand, another standout is expected to be Miyazaki Wagyu beef, which is Japan's most expensive beef. It is served with wasabi potato puree and truffle ponzu sauce, which is a gentle blend of Japanese and European culinary traditions.?
For the British cuisine, the London chef Elliott Grover from CUT at 45 Park Lane is expected to bring three classic dishes to the festivals.
The sweet finale ranges from the tropical 'Kit Kat' bars with passion fruit and rich dark chocolate to peach and elderflower marbled macarons and a strawberry and vanilla profiterole tart. It is prepared by the pastry chefs Kamel Guechida and Garry Larduinat.
While the standout dessert at the Oscars is the Oscars Cookies that will feature the Academy Awards logo. Additionally, there are the signature chocolate Oscar statuettes in Noire Reserve Dark Chocolate, Bahibe 46% Milk Chocolate, Yuzu, and Strawberry.
This year, the guests can also prepare their own ice cream sundaes with premium toppings like Don Julio-infused chocolate cigars.
Meanwhile, the drink menu features signature cocktails crafted by Joly in collaboration with Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy. This year, the Champagne Lallier is set to make its debut as an official champagne partner.?
Tequila Don Julio is also set to make its return to offer a sophisticated creation, including 'The Standing Ovation.' This is an espresso martini made with Tequila Alma Miel, rimmed with gold. 'The Clear Winner' combines Tequila Don Julio Reposado with hibiscus tea, tamarind syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit juice.
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