The West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center was completely transformed for the 66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball on August 25. The décor theme, “kaleidoscope of color,” fused modern optics and lighting technologies with creative color concepts, fine dining and electrifying entertainment for nearly 4,000 guests.
Those responsible for the magnificent 66th Governors Ball included Russ Patrick, Governors Ball Chair, Cheryl Cecchetto, Event Producer, Sequoia Productions; Alec Lestr, Executive Chef, Gregg Wiele, Corporate Executive Chef, and Carlos Enriquez, Pastry Chef, Patina Catering; Michael Patrick, Media & Entertainment Communications, Audi®, Jeffrey Stambor, Director of Winemaking at Beaulieu Vineyard®; Erika Chavez Graziano, Head Chocolatier at Cellar Door Chocolates,Extreme Beam, Governors Ball performers, and more.
WHAT THE STARS ATE . . . THE MENU
First Course
Grilled Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Little gem lettuce, candy striped figs, burrata, honey vidalia, peppermint, basil, toasted Marcona almonds, fleur de sel
Main Course
Filet of beef, artisan grapes, Idaho 90 potato “bone,” zephyr squash, caramelized cippolini, crisp lacinato kale
Dessert
Chocolate S’mores
Alunga™ whipped ganache, torched marshmallow fluff, graham crumble,
Inaya™ chocolate pop rocks
Wines
2013 Beaulieu Vineyard® Maestro Collection Sauvignon Blanc
2011 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon
2012 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Collection Napa Valley Port and NV Muscat de Beaulieu will be served at the bars.
By Bonnie Carroll