Hollywood, CA
Winter
600
The Art of Elysium: Heaven Gala was held at Red Studios in Hollywood. At this magical event, 600 guests were served craft cocktails courtesy of Moët Chandon while Schaffer servers passed globally inspired hors d’oeuvres that showcased culinary elements from all seven continents.
Celebrity Chef, Michael Voltaggio designed a dinner menu that was served family style. Dessert followed right as Stevie Wonder dazzled the room with his soulful music, closing out an incredibly memorable evening.
MENU
Hors D’oeuvres
NORTH AMERICA:
WINE & CHEESE
pinot noir gelee, shaft’s bleu cheese
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SOUTH AMERICA:
PERUVIAN HAMACHI CRUDO
aji amarillo, purple potato gaufrette
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AUSTRALIA:
WATTLESEED CRUSTED LAMB LOIN MACARON
papaya pate de fruit
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ASIA:
EDAMAME SUSHI SPHERE
shiitake mushroom, yuzu, togarashi
First Course
Africa
VEGETABLES BURIED IN DIRT & COPPER PENNIES
SMOKED TOFU DIP
Second Course
Europe
PUMPKIN JUICE GNOCHETTI
pumpkin and mushroom bolognese served with perfume samples
Third Course
Asia
MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN KEBABS
CAULIFLOWER COUS COUS
SHAWARMA SPICED BEEF SHORTRIB
CHARRED EGGPLANT PUREE
(SERVED FAMILY STYLE TO MIDDLE OF TABLE)
Fourth Course
Antartica
COCONUT GLACIERS
caramelized pineapple, caramelized white chocolate, ganache of caramelized white chocolate, pineapple slowly roasted in vanilla syrup