“Hollywood Rolls out the Red Carpet

for the Chaine des Rotisseurs”

By Chef Michael Wagner

Reception

Barbara Streisand with Omar Sharif…During the filming of the movie Funny Girl, Streisand and Sharif held many "script conferences" in Sharif's hotel suite.

Potato Pancakes Topped with Crème Fraîche & Caviar

Grilled Oysters with a Cucumber Mignonette

Lamb Chop Lollipops with Fennel Marmalade

Dinner

1929 Academy Awards…1^st Academy Awards Ceremony This was served at the first Academy Awards celebration. Among others, Wings received the award for Best Picture. Best Actress went to Janet Gaynor and the Best Actor Award was won by Emil Jannings.

Turtle Soup

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cream Sherry, Green Onions

Jane Fonda & Ted Turner… Power couple of the 90’s

Wedding Feast

Braised Pheasant

Gala Apples, Golden Raisins, Pearl Onions

John Wayne and his Wife…While Scouting Film Locations

Hearts of Palm Salad

Super Lump Crab Meat, Upland Cress, Tangerine Vinaigrette

Katherine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy… Hepburn prepared Tracy’s favorite meal for Tracy and his boss during the filming of movie classic Inherit the Wind

Rock Salt Crusted Durham Ranch Buffalo Prime Rib

Blackberry au Jus, Salsify Puree, Sautéed Broccolini

Jackie Kennedy….Jackie Kennedy hosted a lunch after the death of JFK. The meal was prepared by Jackie’s White House chef, the first time she had seen him since her days in the White House

Tellagio, Humbolt Fog, Danish Blue cheese, Farmhouse Cheddar

Quince Paste and Fig Spread

George W. Bush & Bill Clinton…president elect George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton meet for lunch in the White House to discuss the impending transition.

Upside Down Apple Tart with Maple Ice Cream