Ken Burns at 2004 Full Frame Film Fest, photo by Renee Wright

Filmmaker Ken Burns gives
the Full Frame
Documentary Film
Festival thumbs up.

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Oscar Menu

Party Like the Stars

Wolfgang Puck (at right). is the official chef of Oscar Night and prepares the menu for the annual Governors Ball.

This year, he shares his special recipes and how to make them on the official Oscar website, where you'll find a complete plan for your Oscar party, complete with ballots, bingo, and crossword puzzles.

Here's a sample of the Oscar cocktails:

The Red Carpet Fizz

1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice
1/3 oz Orange Liquor
Add Fresh Raspberries
Top with Moët & Chandon White Star Champagne

Below are examples of dishes prepared by Puck for previous Oscar celebrations...

Appetizer

Amuse © AMPAS

Chilled Potato Leek Soup with Iranian Osetra Caviar
Served Amuse

Entrees

Kobe beef entree © AMPAS

Slow Braised Kobe Beef Shortribs with Wild Mushroom Crust And Kabocha Squash Puree

Lobster entree © AMPAS

Sweet Maine Lobster "En Croute" with Black Winter Truffles from Perigord

More Oscar Fun

>Oscar Quiz:Test your knowledge
> The Women of Oscar
> The Men of Oscar

Wolfgang Puck © AMPAS

In 2005, decor elements for the Governors Ball in the Governors Ballroom of the Hollywood & Highland complex included a rich red theme highlighted by cymbidium orchids. (below)

Table design © AMPAS