Ray Samlow is the owner of MJ Catering & Events, the official catering sponsor for this year's Oscar Night America event hosted at the Gene Siskel Film Center. He shares movie-inspired food, cocktail and decor ideas.
- FOOD IDEAS
- The Artist
Artist Cookie - Black & white chocolate dipped shortbread Cookies - Midnight in Paris
Midnight in Paris Canape - toasted brioche topped with black olive tapenade - Hugo
"Hugo Parfait" (French Silk parfait)
- COCKTAIL IDEAS
- Moneyball
Moneyball (High Ball) Stoli vodka, Green River Soda and a money twist garnish - The Tree of Life
"The Tea of Life" - Hendrick's gin, honey, black tea, and apple cider vinegar
- DECORATING PARTY IDEAS
- Red Carpet - either on the floor as guests enter or use a red runner on the buffet
- Linen -colors: gold, silver, black and red
Silver and black with silver screen images
Red and black for carpet and film
Gold and black for Oscar and film - Buffet -
Use black ribbon to simulate film strip or buy film strips as décor on your buffet
Create movie marker out of chalk board for buffet menu - Guest Tables -
Buy tiles and paint on a star with guests' names in gold for place setting or coasters (like Hollywood Walk of Fame)
Have directors chairs with guests names - Have guests dress up as a favorite character from this year's movies
- Create a step & repeat have guests pose in front for a photograph as they arrive
- Create or purchase life size poster of actor and have guests take photos with board
OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA
Sunday, February 26
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
6 PM - Midnight
For Tickets :siskelfilmcenter.org
Get red carpet ready and experience the magic of Hollywood! Oscar Night America--Chicago, Chicago's only event sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will include a glamorous red carpet hosted by Amanda Puck, a delicious dinner generously donated by MJ Catering and a live High-Definition telecast of the 84th Annual Academy Awards® show presented in the Film Center's two state-of-the-art movie theaters, courtesy of ABC 7 Chicago.
