Topic: WinterFest: 2012 Governor's Yule Ball

Kris Kringle

Date: 2012-12-08 13:18 EST
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Saturday 12/15 " Governor's Yule Ball " 9 PM-12 AM ET " Red Dragon Great Hall

This favorite annual holiday event is back. Ring in the season and round out our WinterFest celebrations with a fancy dress ball in the glittering pomp of the Great Hall. This year's theme" Naughty or Nice - Old Kris's favorite question!

Watch here for more details to come!

FioHelston

Date: 2012-12-08 15:56 EST
The Setting

The Red Dragon's Great Hall will be a magical, twinkling wonderland for the 2012 Governor's Yule Ball. The ceiling of the Grand Ballroom has been enchanted for the evening to depict a beautiful winter's night sky. As the evening progresses, this magical canvas will deepen from luminous twilight to a glittering and inky nighttime panorama.

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Antechambers have been equipped with small and intimate seating alcoves and sumptous dining rooms, beautifully festooned with seasonal greenery, white and blush rose displays and snowy floral sprays, all illuminated by hundreds of shimmering candles. Crisp, white tablecloths and dazzling crystal lend an elegant touch to this magical setting.

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FioHelston

Date: 2012-12-08 16:02 EST
The Menu

Appetizers Chilled Raw Oysters with Mignonette Sauce Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream on Rye Toast Scallops with Latkes and Caviar Filet of Beef on Sliced Baguette with Smoked Shallot Aoili Brie in Puff Pastry with Raspberries Pancetta-wrapped Figs Petit Quiches

Salads Arugula-Orange Salad with Pomegranate-White Wine Vinaigrette Hearts of Romaine with Parmesan Crisps and Caesar Dressing Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad

Entrees Pork Medallions in Brandied Mushroom Sauce Chicken Piccata Sea Scallops with Hazelnut Butter Garlic-Herb Standing Rib Roast Tortellini Pasta in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce with Petit Peas

Vegetables Caramelized Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Winter Vegetables (Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Golden Beets, Squash) Spinach and Gruyere Souffle

Desserts and Nibbles: French-style Macaroons (various flavors) Italian Cr?me Cake Holiday Truffles and Assorted Pastries from the Bon Bon Bakery Artisanal Cheeses with Fresh Fruit and Walnuts

Fresh Artisanal Breads and Butter

Assorted Coffee, Wines, Liquors

Martini Bar