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The Academy Awards® Celebrates 90 years ~ Governors Ball

By 4chionlifestyle | February 24, 2018

Govenors Ball 2018 Oscars 4chion lifestyle — Governors Ball 2018 Oscars®

This year The Academy Awards® is celebrating 90 years. The Governors Ball is pulling out the very best for the years celebrity party. Wolfgang Puck, his 24th year catering this party, and his catering company will bring the best in food, entertainment, and ascetics for the best in the film industry. His goal with each event he caters is, “revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal.”

Wolfgang Puck recipe 4chion Lifestyle — Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This year’s menu brings some favorites back and new experiences. His menu is set to meet everyone’s pallet and needs. You can recreate some of the items for your own party click here and here. The menu includes:

Amuse Bouche

Parmesan Bread Sticks
Everything Bagel Pretzel Bite, Scamorza Cream Cheese, Tomato Confit
Aged Vermont Cheddar Cheese
Aged Parmesan Cheese
Candied Spiced Mixed Nuts, Pineapple
Dried Fruit
Apricot Macadamia Nut Lavosh

90th Oscars®, Governors Ball Preview — The Academy’s® Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom

Passed Hors d’Oeuvre

Edamame and Black Truffle Pot Stickers (V)
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Tartare, Puffed Black Rice, Togarashi
* Of the 28,000 Japanese Black cattle handled by JA Miyazaki, only 18,000 meet the criteria to become Miyazaki Wagyu.
Tiny Taro Taco, Spiced Eggplant, Lime Pickle (V)
Smoked Salmon Oscars
Miniature Wagyu Burger with Sharp Cheddar and Remoulade
Signature Pizzas
Spicy Tuna Tartare in Sesame Miso Cones
Crab Stuffed Hibiscus, Lemon, Pomegranate
Explosion of Rhubarb, Thai Flavors (V)

Small Plates

Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Pea Shoots, Mezze Flavors (V)
Frozen Beets, Ginger Milk Curd, Yuzu, Ice Lettuce
Asparagus, Shiro Miso, Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, Sancho Pepper (V)
White Asparagus Soup, Caviar, Yukon Potato Croutons
Potato Caviar 2.0
Black Truffle Chicken Pot Pie
Winter Truffle Baked Cavatappi and Cheese
Mini Pea and Carrot Ravioli, Black Truffle, Cipollini Onions
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Forbidden Black Rice, Crunchy Red Beets, Char Siu Cabbage
Black Bass, Eggplant, Salsa Verde, Teardrop Peppers
Housemade Spinach Campanelle, English Peas, Cipollini Onions, Roasted Tomatoes (V) (V) – Vegan

Raw Bar

Spicy Tuna, California, and Vegetable Rolls
Made-to-Order Nigiri
Scallop Crudo, Blood Orange, Finger Lime, Lovage
Sea Urchin, Egg, Dashi Ikura
Caviar Parfait with 24k Gold
Oysters on the Half Shell
Snow Crab Claws
King Crab Legs
Lobster
Mussels
Clams
Shrimp

Pastries & Chocolate

Caramel-Passion Fruit Oscars Lollipops
Mango-Lime Pate a Fruit with Tajin Pop
Marjolaine Cake Pop
Passion Fruit Meringue Lollipop
Pistachio Raspberry Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Coconut Macaroons
Cocktail Inspired Macarons
Negroni-Orange, Campari, Vermouth,
Gin Mojito-Lime, White Rum
Piña Colada-Pineapple, Malibu Rum
Individual Blueberry-Violet Entremets Cake
Vegan Carrot Cupcake with Vegan Cream Cheese
Gianduja Cupcake
Lychee-Rose-Raspberry Tart
Pineapple Upside-Down Verrine
Housemade Chocolate Bonbons
Lemon Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
Raspberry Pate a Fruit, Vanilla Ganache
York Peppermint
Kumquat Pimm’s

Vegan Items (without Gluten)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich
Coconut Vegan Cupcake
Walnut Chocolate Cookies

Passed Small Desserts

Ruby Chocolate Strawberry and Cream
strawberry-hibiscus mousse, strawberry compote, vanilla sponge,
mascarpone cream, Callebaut Ruby chocolate
*Wolfgang Puck Catering is the first company in the U.S. to utilize and serve this new, fully sustainable, naturally colored, varietal of chocolate
Key Lime Meringue Cheesecake Taco
key lime cheesecake, graham cracker, white chocolate shell, toasted meringue
Mocha Beehive
salted sable Breton, dark chocolate Rocher shell, liquid honey ganache, mocha mascarpone mousse
Tropical Halo-Halo
coconut tapioca pudding, exotic fresh fruits, acai granita

Made to Order

Mille Crepe Cake, Caramel, Chocolate, Raspberry Filling
Cinnamon Sugar Beignets Topped with Caramel
Hibiscus Kombucha Carbonated to Order

The menu is taking a close look at keeping seafood that Seafood Watch compliant and locally sourced ingredients from:

A Casas Farms
Babe Farms
Best Oriental Produce
Chino Valley Ranchers cage free eggs
Coke Farms
County Line Harvest
Fruition Sales
Harry’s Berries
Ocean Mist
Pasturebird Farms
Pudwill Farms
Rising C Ranch specialty citrus
Straus Dairy
Sunkist
Times Produce
Weiser Family Farms

The staff of 300 hundred begins preparing days in advance to serve the large crowd with the best food that remains the same from guest to guest. Just a few of the items used to create this massive menu includes:

1,000 hibiscus flowers
2,600-pound sculpted ice bar
100 pounds Snake River Farms 0/0 Gold Grade New York steak
125 pounds aged Vermont Cheddar cheese
250 pounds Parmesan Reggiano
100 pounds five-year aged white Cheddar
1,500 Yukon gold potatoes
35 pounds winter black truffles from Burgundy
1,000 pounds Pasturebird chicken
3,500 pieces housemade seeded lavash
5 gallons homemade pimento cheese
2,375 housemade pretzel bites
3,500 Fleur de Sel breadsticks
6,000 pieces mini brioche buns
4,500 pieces handmade “agnolotti” ravioli
3,000 pounds of hand-carved ice cubes
2,000 edible flowers

Mark Held, of MARK’S GARDEN®, is the exclusive florist for the 2018 Governors Ball. MARK’S GARDEN® is celebrated for innovative floral designs for large-scale events He will be preparing 5000 succulents with thousands of roses and ranunculus a week in advance. These flowers are from California, Holland, and South America. Keeping with the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle the succulents and floral arrangements are going to be planted at the Motion Picture Television Fund following the event.

Sequoia Production is overseeing all the details. This company has produced 29 consecutive Governors Balls. The philosophy according to Cheryl Cecchetto is, “People celebrating life, that’s what it’s all about.”

The evening is a celebration that includes extensive cocktails, wine, and champagne. Francis Ford Coppola wine has produced an exclusive wine for the 90th Oscars® celebration. The red wine is a classic Alexander Valley Cabernet with black fruit berries. The white wine is a Chardonnay with aromatic notes of spiced pears, tangerine, honey, and hazelnut brioche. Each label is specific to this celebratory time. You can recreate the cocktails and non-alcoholic with the recipes by clicking the recipes links above and one is at the end of this article. The wine list includes 2014 Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon. If you are serving this remember to start decanting several hours prior to serving.

There is not a celebration without champagne. This year as in years past it is Piper-Heidsieck that will be flowing throughout the evening. This limited edition is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay. It has notes of almond and fresh hazelnut accompany the precise ascent of bubbles. They will be pouring this at the ceremony as well as the Governors Ball.

The Governors Ball is committed to making sure that is they do not go to waste on memories, celebration, and trash. They are ensuring the following:

Unused prepared food will be recovered to support our local community by Chefs to End Hunger, an organization established to create awareness, educate and offer ways to contribute to end hunger.
Recycle plastics, metals, glass, paper and cardboard.
Floral arrangements will be delivered to and planted at the Motion Picture & Television Fund residential community for the aging.
Use energy efficient LEDs for event lighting.
The plywood used in the design has been and will be repurposed.
Carpet will be recycled into carpet padding.
Service ware is reusable.
All lighting, audio, rigging equipment and furniture are rentals and will be repurposed for future events.
The event production office employs energy-saving practices.

The night is filled with exceptional food, decor, and memories. A few of the stats for the night include:

1,500 guests
Team of 10 maitre d’ staff
850 service and support staff
13,000 glasses for beverages
More than 4 miles of cabling to support
6,000 cocktail forks
Lighting and video prep in ShowPro’s 100% solar powered, carbon-neutral facility.

The night includes The Protagonist, starring Tequila Don Julio Blanco, is the hero of the evening. The inspiration for the cocktail is a refreshing, complex, elegant and celebratory all wrapped up in one beautiful cocktail. The pure essence of the tequila lays the foundation for bright citrus, herbal botanicals and subtle floral notes. Each ingredient plays a special role, painting a complete and balanced picture to be enjoyed responsibly throughout the night.

MIXOLOGIST CHARLES JOLY alcoholic drink Oscars 4Chion Lifestyle — The Trilogy

Here is one last recipe that the celebrities will enjoy this evening:

THE PROTAGONIST

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Tequila Don Julio Blanco

1/2 ounce Pimm’s The Original No. 1 Cup

3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

2 ounces Tonic Water

Sliced Cucumber and Borage Flowers for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Don Julio Blanco, Pimm’s, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Gently shake and roll in tonic water.

2. Pour over fresh ice in a Collins glass.

3. Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.

This evening is one of the most watched and celebrated in the world. Entertaining your own guest is a thrill. We would love to hear about your evening photos from the menu, planning tips, food, decor, and selfies. Please post your Oscar® party photos here using #OscarParty #4ChionStyle. Have a wonderful Oscar® evening!

The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars’® Governors Ball Recipe ~ Chicken Pot Pie

By 4chionlifestyle | February 22, 2018

Create Chicken Pot Pie just like the celebrities enjoy at Oscar’s® night. There is planning the menu, shopping, and creating all the wonderful dishes. Wolfgang Puck, catering service for the 90th Oscars® is busy as well preparing the food for the Governors Ball.

Puck a renowned Chef and works with CEO Carl Schuster, they continue to set the standard for culinary excellence at the Governors Ball. He revolutionizes the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations when our guests gather for a meal. This year is no different for the event of the year, The Academy Awards®. He is staying true to using fish and seafood that is Watch compliant and locally sourced ingredients. They are coming from:

A Casas Farms
Babe Farms
Best Oriental Produce
Chino Valley Ranchers cage free eggs
Coke Farms
County Line Harvest
Fruition Sales
Harry’s Berries
Ocean Mist
Pasturebird Farms
Pudwill Farms
Rising C Ranch specialty citrus
Straus Dairy
Sunkist
Times Produce
Weiser Family Farms

This year’s menu includes his famous Chicken Pot Pie. This will include 1,000 pounds Pasturebird chicken and 100 pounds carrots to feed the hungry celebrities. This is a simple recipe that will be a dish that is easy to create and serve individually.

CHICKEN POT PIE

(recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, adapted from “Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy,” Rutledge Hill Press, 2004)

Yield: Serves 4

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1/2 pound organic red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 pound organic carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1 sprig thyme

1 bay leaf

1 cup white wine

2 cups organic chicken stock

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream

1/4 cup dry sherry

1/2 cup shelled or frozen peas

Approximately 1/2 pound frozen puff pastry, defrosted following package instructions

1 cage-free egg

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of

the flour until evenly coated. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add

the chicken pieces, reduce the heat slightly, and sauté, turning them occasionally, until light

golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the

chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan,

then add the potatoes, carrots, and onions and sauté until they begin to look glossy and bright, 2

to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay

leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits,

and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the

1 cup of cream. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer briskly until the

liquid reduces by about half again and is thick and creamy about 15 minutes. Remove the sprig

of thyme and the bay leaf. Stir in the reserved chicken pieces and the sherry. Stir together the butter

and remaining flour and stir this paste into the mixture. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer to 4 large individual ovenproof 2-cup soup bowls, 4 ramekins of the same size, or a 2-quart baking

dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the filling is cold, at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make sure the puff pastry is no thicker than 1/4 inch. With

the tip of a sharp knife cut the pastry into 4 circles that will overhang the rim of the serving

bowls or ramekins by about half an inch; for a single large baking dish, cut 4 circles that will

cover its top, or use one large sheet.

In a small bowl, beat together the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon cream to make an egg

wash. Brush the tops and outsides of the rims of the bowls. Place the bowls, ramekins, or

baking dish on a baking tray and place the puff pastry circles on top, pressing them gently over

the sides of the dishes. Pierce the tops with the tip of a paring knife. Brush the top of the pastry

with egg wash. Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the filling is

bubbling hot and the pastry is a deep golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

Serve with this great non-alcoholic drink. The inspiration is every great hero needs a faithful sidekick. The drink offers a thoughtful combination of the vibrant hibiscus, fresh citrus and effervescent tonic complemented by an elegant garnish.

MIXOLOGIST CHARLES JOLY non alcoholic drink Oscars 4Chion Lifestyle — The Sidekick Oscars Party Drink

THE SIDEKICK (non-alcoholic)

Ingredients:

2 ounces Cold Hibiscus Tea

1 1/2 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice 1 1/2 ounces Tonic Water

1 ounce Simple Syrup

Sliced Cucumber and Borage Flowers for Garnish

Preparation:

Combine hibiscus tea, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Gently shake and roll in tonic water.
Pour over fresh ice into a Collins glass.
Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.

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What are the Celebrities Celebrating at the Screen Actors Guild

By 4chionlifestyle | January 19, 2018

Screen Actors Guild presents the awards to the members of the SAG-AFTRA while celebrating television and film. This award show honors the members that have outstanding performances from film and television in 2017. This is a top industry honor recognizing its members. The evening will bring top actresses and actors as presenters with Kristen Bell hosting the night, and a glamorous red carpet.

Kristen Bell SAGS Host 4Chion Lifestyle — Kristen Bell SAGS Host 2018

SAGS held at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. The guest will enter the hall after guests walk past international media and fans along 17,100 square feet of red carpet. The showroom takes three days to transform to the stage to one of the top award-season shows. The stage is draped and has seven sculptural shapes. This year’s presenters are the top talent in the entertainment industry.

This year the presenters include:

Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball, the X-Men franchise)
Dakota Fanning (The Alienist, American Pastoral)
Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave, upcoming Black Panther)
Emma Stone (La La Land, Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Kelly Marie Tran ((Star Wars: The Last Jedi, CollegeHumor Originals)
Mary J. Blige ( first-time presenter and nominee)
Jason Clarke (first-time nominee and presenter)
Woody Harrelson (seven-time SAG Awards nominee)
Holly Hunter (seven-time Actor® nominee for her work in film and television)
Daniel Kaluuya (first-time presenter and nominee)
Zoe Kazan (first-time presenter and nominee)
Frances McDormand (two-time Actor® recipient)
Laurie Metcalf (three-time Actor® nominee)
Kumail Nanjiani (first-time presenter and nominee)
Sam Rockwell (received his third and fourth Actor® nominations this year)
Ray Romano (12 previous nominations for his performance)
Saoirse Ronan (returns to the Screen Actors Guild Awards)
Allison Williams (first-time presenter and nominee)
Connie Britton (9-1-1, Nashville)
Geena Davis (Don’t Talk to Irene, Commander in Chief)
Goldie Hawn (Snatched, Private Benjamin)
Kate Hudson (Marshall, Almost Famous)
Brie Larson (Room, upcoming Captain Marvel)
Laura Linney (Ozark, John Adams)
Leslie Mann (upcoming Blockers, This Is 40)
Megan Mullally (Will & Grace, The Disaster Artist)
Sarah Silverman (I Love You, America, I Smile Back)

Emma Stone SAG Award Winner LA LA Land 4Chion Lifestyle — Emma Stone SAG Award Winner LA LA Land

Presenters will present the recipients from this year’s nominees that include:

Film includes:

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:
- The Big Sick
- Get Out
- Lady Bird
- Mudbound
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role:
- Judi Dench, Victoria & Abdul
- Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water
- Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
- Margot Robbie, I, Tonya
- Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird

Denzel Washington accepting his Golden Globe Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:
- Timothée Chalametcall, Call Me By Your Nae
- James Francothe, Disaster Artist
- Daniel Kaluuyaget, Out
- Gary, Oldmandarkest Hour
- Denzel Washington, Roman J Israel, Esq.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Mary J. Blige, Mudbound
- Hong Chau, Downsizing
- Holly Hunter, The Big Sick
- Allison Janney, I, Tonya
- Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Steve Carell, Battle of the Sexes
- Willem Dafoethe, Florida Project
- Woody Harrelson, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
- Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water
- Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Television Includes:

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- The Crown
- Game of Thrones
- The Handmaid’s Tale
- Stranger Things
- This is Us

Stranger Things SAG Award recipents 4chion lifestyle — Stranger Things SAG Award Recipients

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Drama Series
- Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things
- Claire Foy, The Crown
- Laura Linney, Ozark
- Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale
- Robin Wright, House of Cards

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actress in a Drama Series
- Jason Bateman, Ozark
- Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
- Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
- David Harbour, Stranger Things
- Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Black-ish
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Glow
- Orange is the New Black
- Veep

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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Comedy Series
- Uzo Aduba, Orange is the New Black
- Alison, Brie Glow
- Jane Fonda, Grace and Frankie
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
- Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actress in a Comedy Series
- Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
- Aziz Ansari, Master of None
- Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Sean Hayes, Will & Grace
- William H. Macy, Shameless
- Marc Maron, Glow

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Television or Limited Series
- Laura Dern, Big Little Lies
- Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies
- Jessica Langefeud Bette and Joan
- Susan Sarandonfeud, Bette and Joan
- Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Television or Limited Series
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Lying Detective
- Jeff Daniels, Godless
- Robert De Niro, The Wizard of Lies
- Geoffrey Rush, Genius
- Alexander Skarsgard, Big Little Lies

To see the nominations for stunts click here.

Morgan Freeman Lifetime Achievement Recipient SAGS 4chion Lifestyle — Morgan Freeman Lifetime Achievement Recipient SAGS 2018

This year SAGS is celebrating Morgan Freeman, critically acclaimed actor, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award presentation for outstanding achievement in fostering the finest ideals of acting. Freeman represents outstanding achievement for his ability to bring the best ideals throughout his acting career.

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Betty Gilpin (GLOW, Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie) will join Vitalie Taittinger, Global Spokesperson and Artistic Director celebrating with Champagne Taittinger on the red carpet. This tradition occurs every year since 2001. Post your favorite red carpet look from the night at @4ChionLifestyle on Instagram using #4ChionStyle. Check out last year’s red carpet fashion and style here.

The evening will conclude with a fabulous meal catered by Wolfgang Puck. Middle Eastern foods and African spices combine to yield this year’s culinary creations for the evening. Feeding this crowd requires:

315 of Earth’s Finest™ signature silver sleeves adorning the tables inside the SAG Awards Showroom and 1,500 custom FIJI Water Straws visible and in use along the entire red carpet
DOVE Chocolate
500 pears
300 pounds of salmon
350 pounds of chicken
Lemons that have been preserved for 2 months
60 bottles of Clase Azul Plate Tequila
60 bottles of Clase Azul Reposado Tequila
84 Bottles of Chopin Potato Vodka
20 bottles of Dorda Salt Carmel
36 bottles of Portobello Road Gin
36 bottles of Adirondack Bourbon
12 bottles of La Pinta Pomegranate Tequila
15 bottles of orange liqueur
25 gallons of fresh pomegranate juice
23 gallons of fresh lime juice
15 gallons of fresh lemon juice
15 lbs. of organic sugar
45 fresh limes
5 lbs. of fresh mint
25 bottles of apple liqueur
35 gallons of fresh apple juice
25 gallons of fresh blueberry juice
25 diced apples
5 boxes of blueberries
10 bottles of Grenadine
25 bottles of Fever Tree Tonic
25 shaved grapefruits
4 barrels of wine
160 magnums of Champagne Taittinger
Over 350 individual metallic-inspired toned containers
Over 5,500 stems of miniature white calla lilies
Over 1,500 stems of green dianthus
Over 200 bunches of various grass elements
Over 450 succulent plants

The evening concludes with a great after party with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, the lifestyle brand centered around wine and focused on creating memorable moments. This is the first year Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant will be hosting the evening party. Throughout the evening they will give a great tasting experience for the nominees, presenters, and attendees. The following cocktails will be enjoyed by the celebrities during the evening.

“The Dailies” features Clase Azul Plata Tequila blended with orange liqueur and a medley of the freshest organic pomegranate, lime, and lemon juices, garnished with lime and mint.
“Hit Your Mark” starts with Chopin Potato Vodka and apple liqueur, then mixes in fresh, crisp apple juice and subtly tart blueberry juice, topped with an apple/blueberry garnish to bring out the flavors.
“The Call Back,” is a twist on a classic, harmonizing Portobello Road Gin with Fever Tree Tonic and deep red grenadine, topped off with a bright shave of grapefruit skin.

Screen Actors Guild Cocktails 4chion lifestyle — Screen Actors Guild Cocktails

Screen Actors Guild presents the awards to the members of the SAG-AFTRA while celebrating. This award show honors the members that have outstanding performances from film and television in 2017.

Stay tuned we will bring you full coverage of the SAG Awards. You can catch the SAG Awards Ceremony Sunday, January 21, 2018, on TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT). Stay tuned here for updates on the upcoming events, red carpet, and award ceremony.

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Golden Globes Golden 75th Anniversary Dinner

By 4chionlifestyle | December 30, 2017

This year the Golden Globes present their golden anniversary. The evening is center for celebrities to honor top actors and have an exceptional party. This year’s menu is from Italy specifically where Chef Alberico Nunziata grew up, Sorrento, Italy. He brings an Italian farm to table menu to celebrate 75 years of Golden Globes.

The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Anniversary Menu Preivew 4chion Lifestyle — The 75 Annual Golden Globe Awards Menu Preview. Photo: Magnus Sundholm for the HFPA.

He wanted to create a menu that will make everyone happy. He said, “Italian food makes people happy. Many ingredients coming directly from Italy. Nunziata’s menu begins with Risotto Made with Beets and the main course Chilean sea bass.

Pastry chef Thomas Henz continues the celebration serving Efendi made with white chocolate coffee cream, coffee liqueur biscuit, Frangelico mascarpone, and hazelnuts. Henz says, “The desserts do you get eaten. The Golden Globes is a happy fun event.”

The 75th Annual Golden Globes Anniversary Awards Menu Preivew 4chion Lifestyle — Moet Ambassador, Charlie Farrell. Photo: Magnus Sundholm for the HFPA.

The evening cocktails will round out appetizers, main course, and dessert. There is an official cocktail of the event created by Moët & Chandon is The Moët 75. This drink created to celebrate the Golden Globes Golden anniversary. This will take 1,500 Moët minis, 750 magnums, 500 champagne cocktails, and 125 cases of Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Brut for the celebration.

The decor is honoring the red carpet and Golden Anniversary. Centerpieces trimmed with diamonds to kind of represent the diamond anniversary and beautiful red and golden roses. This year’s florist Mark Held states, “I think we kind of got everything into the centerpiece. And we really worked hard on it, because we really wanted to express this is being a very special year,”

This year’s Golden Globes presented by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will be a fantastic celebration. Tune in on January 7, 2018, on NBC with Seth Meyers hosting.

Recipes for Your Golden Globe Party

The official Cocktail for the Golden Anniversary.

The Moët 75

4 oz. Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut champagne

1 oz. Volcan de mi Tierra tequila

2 oz. fresh blood orange juice

1 oz. honey

Shake tequila, fresh blood orange juice, and honey into a cocktail shaker and mix until honey is dissolved. Pour mixture into a modern tulip glass. Gently pour chilled champagne. Serve straight up and garnish with a candied blood orange or fresh blood orange slice.

Epicurious has a perfect Beet Risotto recipe for your Golden Globe party.

INGREDIENTS

- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 medium red or golden beets (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 4 teaspoons white wine or Champagne vinegar, divided, plus more
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley, divided
- 2 ounces fresh goat cheese crumbled or parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION

Bring broth and 5 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer.

1. Meanwhile, peel beets, then coarsely shred using a food processor fitted with the shredder attachment or the large holes of a box grater.
2. Heat a large wide pot or sauté pan over medium-high. Cook butter and oil, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beets, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes more.
3. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes, then add 1 1/2 cups broth, 3 tsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid has evaporated. Continue adding broth, 3/4 cup at a time as the rice absorbs liquid, stirring constantly and simmering until rice is tender, 30–40 minutes; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper halfway through. About 2 minutes before rice is al dente, add cream, 2 Tbsp. parsley, remaining 1 Tsp. vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
4. Divide among 4 plates or bowls, then top with goat cheese, if using, and remaining 2 Tbsp. parsley.

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Top Gifts and Lifestyle Needs

By 4chionlifestyle | November 18, 2017

Here are a few top shopping items that will help with gift giving, beauty products for your celebrations, and extra company in your home. You can find ingredients for recipes and beauty items included in our blogs. This is a fun way to get exactly what you need. Delivery to your door, wrapping is an option at the time of your order, and no hassle. Click here to start shopping. The very best for your lifestyle.

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Sandwich Creation

By 4chionlifestyle | November 1, 2017

Sandwich creation is a personal adventure. John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, is the creator. He creates it to solve the problem of being able to continuously gamble instead of stopping for supper. Today it is the most popular lunchtime meal.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: free upgrade from a small 9-inch to ma medium size 12-inch
Firehouse Subs: Coupons for free chips and drink on your next visit
Jersey Mike’s Subs: Monday – Thursday throughout November for your chance to win prizes of all kinds!
Schlotzsky’s: one free medium with the purchase of one at equal or greater value
Subway: buy a sub and a 30-oz drink, they will get a free will give a meal to Feeding America

You can celebrate by creating your own sandwich bar for work on #NationalSandwichDay.

Eggplant (click link for recipe): It is great for vegetarians and a refreshing change. Sprouts grocery store is great for fresh vegetables.
BBQ Pork (click link for recipe): Perfect to add to your bar at work. Don’t forget the pickles on the side.
Shrimp Bo’ Boy (click for recipe): Tons of fun to make.

Other great ideas to celebrate each meal with a sandwich. You can start with an egg, meat of your choice, cheese, and use toast, English muffins, bagels, or croissants. Lunchtime enjoys a favorite from peanut butter and jam to turkey ham sandwich. Dinner there is always hot ones like French dip, pulled BBQ pork, hamburger, or Monte Cristo.

Popular sandwiches include:

BLT
Philadelphia Cheesesteak
Club
Dagwood
French Dip
Hamburger
Monte Cristo
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Po’boy
Submarine
Tuna Fish

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Happy Birthday Freebie Hauls

By 4chionlifestyle | October 20, 2017

Birthdays are a wonderful time in life. Getting dressed up, sharing the day with friends, and loved ones. Freebies for your birthday are a lot of fun. You will gain all year access to great deals, reward programs, and freebies for your birthday for food and beauty.

Great Food Birthday Opportunities:

Applebee’s: Free Treat on Your Birthday
Bakers Square: Free Pie
Baskin-Robbins: FREE Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s Chunk Spelunker: Free Ice Cream
Benihana: Free $30 Voucher for Your Birthday
Bennigan’s: Free Dessert and BOGO Entrée
BD’s Mongolian Grill: Free Meal for Your Birthday
Bob Evans: Free Kids Meal on Their Birthday
Brio Tuscan Grille: Free Food
Bruster’s: BOGO Waffle Cone for Your Birthday
Buca di Beppo: Free Dessert on Your Birthday
Cold Stone Creamery Birthday Club: Free Ice Cream Creation
Dave & Buster’s: $5 Game Credit on Your Birthday
Dairy Queen: Free 16-ounce Blizzard on Your Birthday
Denny’s: Free Grand Slam!
Don Pablo’s: $10 Gift Card Free on Your Birthday!
Dunkin Donuts Perk Program – Free Coffee on birthday
Famous Dave’s: Free Meal on Your Birthday!
Firehouse Subs –Free medium sub on your birthday with your ID
Friendly’s: Birthday Offers for You and Your Family
Grimaldi’s: Free 18 inch pizza
Hard Rock Cafe: Free Dessert
Houlihan’s: Free Entrée
IHOP: Free Meal
Jersey Mikes Free regular sub with drink
Joe’s Crab Shack: Free Cake on Your Birthday
Jreck Subs – Free 6 inch sub on your Birthday
Logan’s Roadhouse: Free Birthday Gift
Marble Slab Creamery: Free Ice Cream for Your Birthday
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Free Entrée for Your Birthday
Nothing Bundt Cake: Free mini bundt cake

Beauty Opportunities

Aveda: Free Pure-Fume on Your Birthday
Benefit: Free brow arch
Smashbox: Free gift with purchase
Sephora: Free gift during your birthday month as a Beauty Insider (our editor received a lip stain and blush from Tarte)
- Tarte shares the same birthday week as our editor. They have great specials the third week of October. Happy Birthday, Tarte.
Ulta Beauty: Free Mascara
Urban Decay: a free full-size single eyeshadow, in any shade

Have a happy birthday and fun gathering your free birthday fun.

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Champagne & Dinner ~ SAG Awards

By 4chionlifestyle | October 2, 2017

SAG Awards 4Chion Lifestyle — 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

23rd SAG Awards honoring the best in film and television will be a night of red carpets, awards, toasting, and dinner. The elegance at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall with 17,100 square feet of the red carpet, attendees (247 actors, 525 performers, and 700 staff), and dinner.

The dinner menu created by Wolfgang Puck will feature the top ingredients. Dinner is a twist on surf and turf with chicken and salmon as proteins. The salmon preparation is Green Tea Marinated Salmon with Bulgur Wheat, Tofu, and Sweet Soy. You can enjoy the Green Tea Marinated Salmon the recipe is here. The chicken dish is Spiced Chicken with Moroccan Couscous and Saffron Aioli. The final touch roasted acorn squash with toasted farro topped with Lolla Rossa lettuce, almonds, and cider vinaigrette. Stars like Lily Tomlin, Viola Davis, and Ryan Gosling will dine in elegance.

The room will bring the feel of elegance with a theme of black. The draperies will be black with chains. The floor covered with black carpet. The stage floor covered with Formica. The ceiling graced by chandeliers and chains gracing the beautiful tables for the celebrities.

The tables will carry the elegance with CJ Matsumoto & Sons nature inspiration with the every changing textures found in nature. This is simply setting the mood with tiny lights creating a varied spectrum of color playing off the structure of the 300 white rose arrangements. Creating this decor takes the following:

- 12 craftspeople working countless hours

- Over 3,000 blossoms and blooms of cymbidium and dendrobium orchids

- More than 2,000 stems of miniature white calla lilies

- At least 1,000 stems of Star of Bethlehem

- Over 900 stems of Aspidistra

Approximately 5,000 stems of Equisetum, spotted leaves, galax leaves, and various grasses

SAG Awards Toasting and Celebrating 4Chion Lifestyle — An evening of Toasting Champagne and Wine.

The evening service will include Fiji Water, Sterling Vineyards, Champagne Taittinger, Dove Chocolates, and Chopin Vodka and Clase Azul Tequila. The cocktail this evening the “The Outstanding Performance.” This drink includes Chopin Potato Vodka with cucumbers, aloe water, elderflower, and lime juice, and each glass is topped with a lemon peel. The other cocktails for the evening include: The Actor Goes To, The Classic, and Fix It in Post. There is plenty of alcohol to toast the evening wins, achievements, and honors of being nominated.

How much will it take to wine and dine the SAG audience?

- 200 pounds of Alaskan King Salmon

- 400 pounds of Jidori Chicken

- 50 pounds of Couscous

- 80 pounds of Tofu

- 2 pounds of Saffron

- 50 pounds of Bulgur Wheat

- 2,600 Homemade Lavosh

- 3,200 Homemade Breadsticks

- 315 of Earth’s Finest™ redesigned signature silver sleeves adorning the tables

- 175 of FIJI Water’s new 1-liter bottle making its SAG Awards debut

- 1,500 custom FIJI Water Straws visible and in use along the entire red carpet

- At least 4 cocoa beans are required for each individual DOVE® Promise

- 160 magnums of Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française at the official Post-Awards Gala hosted by People and the Entertainment Industry Foundation

- 500 million bubbles!

- 480 standard 750 ml bottles of Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française

- 5,880 glasses of luxury Sterling Vineyards wines

- 372 bottles of Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

- 396 bottles of Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

- 192 bottles of Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016

- 216 bottles of Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

- 60 bottles of Clase Azul Plata Tequila

- 60 bottles of Chopin Potato Vodka

- 40 bottles of Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

- 23 bottles of Chopin Wheat Vodka

- 65 gallons of Perricone Fresh Lime Juice

- 22 gallons of Perricone Fresh Lemon Juice

- 12 bottles of La Pinta Pomegranate Liqueur

- 15 gallons of agave nectar25 bottles of aloe water

- 12 bottles of elderflower liqueur

- 25 fresh cucumbers

- 22 fresh lemons and oranges

2 pounds of fresh jalapeños

This grocery list has the top ingredients for the evening. The SAG Awards will be an evening of elegance of food, talent, fashion, and entertainment. Who do you think with be taking home a SAG? Post your response here with #4ChionStyle.

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The Key To Modern Travel ~ The Moxy

By 4chionlifestyle | September 27, 2017

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at The Moxy in Tempe Arizona. A great anniversary “staycation”. The first night we were at the hotel we enjoyed an evening of exceptional Italian food, drinks, company, and beautiful fashion. This night was ours to savor and enjoy. This boutique hotel brings a place for the modern travel that is relaxing, peaceful, and fun.

Grand Opening

The Moxy owned by Marriott managed by 24/7 opened the first Moxy in Milan Italy. The Tempe place opened with a traditional Italian dinner and fashion show. They now have 7 opened throughout the United States and Europe. The hotel concept is about an independent that wants to make the rules.

Moxy Hotel

When we arrived check-in takes place at the bar. The lobby looks a lot different from the first night. There is no runway, but a look and feel of entering your home. The check-in takes place at the bar. The staff is young and casually dressed. The room comes with a complimentary cocktail called “The Moxy.” This is a light refreshing lime-aide with a little kick.

The lobby fills with travelers listening to records, playing pool, enjoying books, computer, 1980 video games, board games, and more. There is a nice pool that is heated for cooler winters. It is like being at home. A long table to sit and enjoy your meal with new friends. Commissioned artwork fills the lobby. This selection took place through an online process.

We enter a room with casual styling. The decor is from Ikea and a LoveSack for relaxing. It is a decent sized room with an old-fashioned phone with a number of bedtime stories. The bathroom is close quarters, but a great shower with dual nozzles. You need extra towel or ironing they have an “ironing room” on each floor. Here you can get clean towels, linens, and iron a shirt. There was a very small patio and small is the keyword. You can stand on the patio, but that is all it is super small. There was a great place to hang my hat and scarf. The hotel room is exceptionally clean.

The decor was fun and spirited. All doors have “disturb” painted on them. The Do Not Disturb sign has a nice looking half-dressed man laying on a bed. The wall decor is thematic with great sayings on some pictures. The floors are wood with throw rugs. Loved this idea. Living in Phoenix there is very little need for the warmth of carpeting. The one downside in the room was the pillows.

There is a long mirror perfect for getting ready for the evening. I did make the evening fun by dressing as a 1950 wife. Styling for the evening included: a dress purchased through Amazon. This was a first for me purchasing clothing online. The dress was a knit black dress with a doll collar, hung just below the knee, and fit the theme for the evening very well, short black gloves with a pearl ring over the top, hair L’Oréal Techni Art Dual Styler, Jazzy eyeshadow, YBF lipstick, and Revlon powder. Completing the styling was my wedding veil and a set of pearls from my husband.

The ride down the elevator to the lobby included the ride a moment for a selfie. The elevator is equipped with selfie props and a couple of backdrops. Attach your photos with #AtTheMoxy and they show up on Instagram. This made for a wonderful memory and some fun photos.

Anniversary Dinner

The hotel restaurant is a self-service collection. You help yourself to a wide choice of beverages, snacks, and quick meals. The kick is you “do it yourself.” There are many great local restaurants in the are to enjoy. We enjoyed sushi at Kobe. This was the place our first date. We enjoyed a nice glass of wine. We sat in the bar area just like our first date.

Kobe 4chion lifestyle Photo Raymond L Forchion — Kobe

Moxy Bar

The evening closed out at the bar enjoying “The Moxy”Bacardi Cherry Rum infused cocktail with our traditional anniversary cake from Variations Bakery. It is a white cake (best sponge cake, banana filling, and whipped cream icing). The staff very helpful and they enjoyed our cake with us. The bar has a floating ceiling that comes from a reclaimed Kentucky horse barn/fence. It was great enjoying the bar after hearing the story from the architect who designed the hotel at the opening night party.

Moxy Amenities

As we checked out of the hotel we left our names on the large chalkboard wall in the back of the lobby. Each section of the lobby is themed for the entertainment surrounding the area. There is a large working area with MAC computers. Towards the front of the lobby a large choice of records and a record player. The best of the lobby for me was the bikes you can take out for biking. This is a great place for bike riding with Tempe Town Lake and the college campus nearby. My husband was thrilled about the pool table in the lobby.

The hotel that brings a new wave of travel experiences. It was a great accommodating hotel with a ton of independence to experience our adventures. This hotel has been called a hostel type with an upgrade. This hotel is not a hostel with an upgrade, but a nice affordable boutique providing the independent traveler with a beautiful stay.

Harlow’s Cafe

We stopped on the way home to Harlow’s Cafe for breakfast. This local restaurant is near the hotel. They offer a very straightforward traditional breakfast. The service was spot on, food that is tradition American Cafe menu. Conversations carried through the air with the smells of eggs, syrup, and coffee.

The weekend was such a great time away.

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Golden Grandeur ~ Emmys® Governors Ball

By 4chionlifestyle | August 11, 2017

69th Primetime Emmys®

Following the Emmys® celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross, Lily Tomlin, Elisabet Moss, Tituss Burgess, John Lithgow, and Denis O’Hare will gather at the Governors Ball. This year the top in the food, pastry, and design gather to showcase their talents over three evenings at the Governors Ball. This year’s theme is “Golden Grandeur.”

2017 Governors Ball 4Chion Lifestyle — 2017 Governors Ball (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

“The 2017 Governors Ball and Creative Arts Governors Ball events will set the gold standard in terms of elegance and environmental sustainability – verifying the two concepts can be compatible,” said Governors Ball Committee Co-Chair, Barbara Cassel. The evening decor will be contemporary and dazzling. The elements of the evening include recycled, repurposed or bio-degradable.

The decor will use eco-friendly paint, all plants turned into mulch after the event, and the linens, tables, and equipment reused for future events. Sequoia Productions will make sure this is a zero waste evening.

2017 Governors Ball Executive Pastry Chef Frania Mendivil (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Chef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering (22nd consecutive year) serving a three-course meal. Executive Pastry Chef Frania Mendivil, brings the Golden Grandeur theme to the pastries masterfully. They will showcase produce at the peak of the season while using culinary sustainability. Patina Catering partners with L.A. Kitchen, a local nonprofit that believes no food go to waste, as well as donating food waste from the celebrations to local farms as compost for the next season of crops.

The menu includes:

2017 Governors Ball Last of the Heirlooms (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

First Course

Last of the Heirlooms Local heirloom tomatoes, dinosaur plum, red quinoa, charred leek vinaigrette, balsamic jelly, basils, and sea salt.

2017 Governors Ball Pan Roasted Filet Mignon (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Main Course

Pan Roasted Filet Mignon Mission figs, asparagus, purple marble potatoes, roasted red flame grapes, creamy horseradish purée, and whole grain mustard sauce.

2017 Governors Ball Alunga Brown Bar Dulce de leche (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Dessert

Alunga Brownie Bar Dulce de leche, roasted cherries, and cherry gel

Main course recipe for your evening glamorous party:

2017 Governors Ball Recipe (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

For the Beef:

Season the beef with salt and pepper, and sear in a pan with 2 ounces olive oil, until caramelized on all sides. Place in oven, and cook to an internal temperature of 128 degrees. Remove from oven cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes. For the Red Wine Sauce: Sauté the 4 tbsp finely chopped onion over low heat for 2 minutes, then pour in the red wine. Add the smashed garlic and thyme, raise the heat, and cook until the wine is reduced by half. Remove the pan from heat and stir in butter, followed by the mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

For the Grapes:

Arrange grape clusters on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in a 450-degree oven about 15 minutes, until skins are crisp, and grapes are slightly softened. For the potato purée: Bake the potatoes until cooked through, peel and pass through a strainer or food mill, and place in a sauce pot. Add cream, then add just enough milk to achieve a loose potato purée, then add butter, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

For the Garnish:

Coat asparagus with olive oil and grill the asparagus over high heat for 5 to 8 minutes and cut into thirds. Wrap the purple potatoes in aluminum foil with a light coating of olive oil, salt and a branch of fresh thyme, then bake in a 325-degree oven until cooked, about 20 minutes.

To serve:

Spoon the horseradish potato purée onto the center of the plate. Slice the beef, and place 2 slices on each plate. Pour some red wine sauce over the beef. Garnish each plate with figs, purple potatoes, asparagus and a cluster of grapes. Sprinkle parsley on top.

2017 Governors Ball Sterling Vineyards (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

The evening will have exclusive drinks, wines, and a custom bottle of Sterling Vineyards’ new luxury Cabernet Sauvignon, IRIDIUM. Fuji water will keep the guest hydrated through the evening with their exceptional water and custom straws.

2017 Governors Ball Ferrari Trento Vinyards (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Sterling Vineyards presents Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and Napa Valley Chardonnay. The Guests entering the Governors Ball will enjoy flutes of Ferrari Brut Trentodoc. Ferrari Trento Vineyards is organic certification awarded, keeping with the eco-friendly dinner. Charles Joly designed a signature Emmy cocktail featuring The Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey. The signature Emmy® cocktail, Created in partnership with renowned director and producer Brett Ratner, is a balanced combination of Hilhaven Lodge Fireside Whiskey, Absinthe, spiced pear liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Throughout the evening, attendees will enjoy the Diageo Luxury Brands collection.

Emmys® 2017 Governors Ball Table Setting (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

This is the country’s largest sit-down dinner for 4,000 Emmy winners, nominees and entertainment luminaries. The evening will be glamorous after the Creative Arts and Primetime Emmys®.

Stephen Colbert Hosts The 69th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards. Photo: John Filo/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The 69th Emmy Awards will telecast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sunday, September 17 (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT) on CBS. Stephen Colbert will serve as host.

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