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After the Academy Awards ceremony, 1,500 lucky guests get to feast on gourmet delights at the Governors Ball. Chef Wolfgang Puck reveals what will be served

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Apparently cupcakes are still a big deal. Although it's hard to imagine any of the starlets digging into these. Except maybe the ones who lost.Damian Dovarganes

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Chef Wolfgang Puck's classic dish: smoked salmon on Oscar-shaped fatbread with caviar. Bite the head or feet first?Damian Dovarganes

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Chef Wolfgang Puck takes a bite of a 24-karat Oscar-shaped chocolate dessert. Do not try to do this with the real thing.DANNY MOLOSHOK

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Pot pie? Macaroni and cheese? Mashed potatoes? I guess the Oscar night is a holiday from carbs.DANNY MOLOSHOK

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How many stars do you think take these chocolates home and tearfully recite the acceptance speeches they never got to say into the bathroom mirror?DANNY MOLOSHOK

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Strawberry champagne cocktails. Yum.

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Chocolate mousse desserts in golden egg cups.DANNY MOLOSHOK

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Behold: a chocolate dessert printed in 3D.LUCAS JACKSON

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Yes, 3D. See Wolfgang Puck's glasses? We couldn't make this stuff up.LUCAS JACKSON

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Here's a better view of the high-tech dessert. No word on whether the stars will be forced to don goofy glasses before they are allowed to eat it.DANNY MOLOSHOK

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No, this isn't food. But it is a presentation envelope identical to those used to name the winners during the ceremony. So that's what they look like.DANNY MOLOSHOK

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Who let the riff-raff into the party? Oh wait, it's just journalists getting a taste of the good life at a food and wine preview. Enjoy it while it lasts.LUCAS JACKSON

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