Living in LA, you get used to streets being shut down a few times a year to make room for news crews, limousines and red carpets, and all the buzz and excitement that comes along with award shows. While the world is fixated on celebrities in their dazzling ensembles and sparkling jewels, gossiping about who made the fashion blunders and who showed up alone, not many stop to consider the enormous amount of work that goes on for months ahead of time, making sure every detail has been considered and is in place for the big night. One such event is the Emmys. One such unsung endeavor is the planning of the Emmys Governors Ball.
Billed as the largest seated dinner in the U.S., the Emmys Governors Ball is a feat to be admired. Transforming a multi-use space into a magical land of romance and illusion, complete with linens and furnishings, place settings and floral centerpieces, thousands of yards of drapery and lights, is an incredible undertaking. But at least this all happens ahead of time. Ever consider the magnitude of detail and preparation it takes to feed 5,000 guests a 3-course meal (with separate options for meat-eaters, pescetarians, vegetarians, and vegans)... all made to order and all served at the same time? Nearly unimaginable.
Well, the Chef and I got a chance to participate in a small piece of this unbelievable process last week, as the Emmy Governors Ball committee gathered at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to make their final selections on decor, food and specialty cocktails for the event, which will take place in September.
Sequoia Productions did an amazing job of setting the stage, and we were there to photograph it.
The committee sipped on signature cocktail options shaken up by
Grey Goose Vodka while examining and discussing the presentation of table decor. Next, they sat down to a steady stream of top choice creations by
Patina Chef Joachim Splichal and his team, while
BV Wines paired their varietals and vintages with each course.
By the end of the evening, the committee had made their final selections from amongst the colorful crisp salads, juicy meats, elegant fish, indulgent pasta, and scandalous desserts. And of course, my favorite part of the evening, when everyone was packed up and sauntering home with full bellies and happy thoughts, we sat down to sample a few bites of our own, now lukewarm but still delightfully perfect.
Shoot! I'm hungry...
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