Iaphet Elli NEW YORK, NY – For the third consecutive year, Chef Daniel Boulud’s highly
acclaimed restaurant DANIEL will once again bring Hollywood to New York hosting
members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As the only East
Coast event officially hosted by The Academy, Oscar Night at DANIEL has become
one of the most prestigious viewing parties in New York.
After 21 years in business, DANIEL remains a pivotal fixture in the New York
restaurant scene. Chef Boulud, who hails from Lyon, France, is considered one
of America’s leading culinary connoisseurs and is one of the most revered chefs
in New York City.
Boulud and his team of chefs – helmed by Executive Chef Jean François Bruel
and Pastry Chef Ghaya Oliveira – will leverage their culinary creativity to
present a special menu inspired by Best Picture Nominees. Exquisite canapés will
reflect the themes of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Boyhood,
American Sniper and Selma, while pastries will channel Whiplash, The Theory of
Everything, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Imitation Game. The menu will be
paired with a dramatic cocktail by Head Bartender Arnaud Dissais called, “And
The Winner Is…”, served in a martini glass with an “edible envelope”
garnish.
“Oscar Night New York is an opportunity for the local film
community to come together and celebrate a year of outstanding achievements in
cinema. We are delighted to be returning to DANIEL for what will undoubtedly be
an unforgettable evening with Chef Boulud,” said Patrick Harrison, the Academy’s
Director of New York Programs and Membership.
“The team here at DANIEL is thrilled to be hosting Oscar Night New York for a
third consecutive year. We have planned a special menu for this glamorous event
and look forward to providing the East Coast Academy members with a memorable
evening for the 87th broadcast,” said Chef Boulud.
High-definition, large-screen LCD monitors augmented by Dolby® sound
equipment throughout the dining room will create an immersive experience for
guests.
Two 7.5-foot Oscar® statues will greet the New York partygoers as they enter
the restaurant on Oscar Night. These golden sentinels are identical to the
larger-than-life Oscars that will greet the ceremony’s attendees in
Hollywood.
The 87th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Dolby
Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised
live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Oscars, produced
by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225
countries and territories worldwide.
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ABOUT THE ACADEMY
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Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership
of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In
addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the
nominees and winners — the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public
programs, exhibitions and events; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement
of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and
Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to
movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities
the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people
everywhere who love movies.
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