Paper Palate

For me, catching up on celeb gossip is right up there with curling up with a new cookbook. If there’s a chance to combine food AND celebrity gossip, I am so there.

In the August 21 issue of TV Guide, they give us the low-down on what our favorite stars will be eating at the Governors Ball on August 27, the official party of the Emmys. With over 2,800 guests, their 525 waiters are definitely needed. The numbers to put on such an event are staggering … 22 bartenders, 8,000 pieces of china, 720 bottles of wine, 750 pounds of jumbo shrimp, 1,500 pounds of avocado, 800 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, 30 gallons of red-wine sauce, 20 gallons of extra virgin olive oil and more.

The menu? The creation of chef Joachim Splichal of L.A.’s Patina restaurant, he has catered the Governors Ball 11 times already. Additionally, he has been bestowed the honor of Restaurateur of the Year by both Bon Appetit and the Food Network.

First Course
Stuffed Avocado with Shrimp, Crab and Sprouting Salad Served with Assorted Rolls and Grissini

Entree
Filet of Beef with Mushroom Tart Served with Gratin of Spinach, and Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Dessert
Milk Chocolate Mousse Made with Dove Milk Chocolate, Soft Caramel and Fresh Banana Creme

Spirits
Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay 2004

Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Laurent-Perrier Champagne

Grey Goose “Emmy” Cocktail

So while we can’t feast on the scrumptious menu, we can all dish on which star has the best and worst outfit of the evening. And in the meantime, you can recreate the first course at home with their recipe here.

Picture courtesy of TV Guide.