Chef Splichal at work
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Patina Catering chef and founder Joachim Splichal preps for the Governors Ball menu tasting.
The Governors Ball tablescape
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The Governors Ball tablescape.
First course: heirloom beets
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The first course: heirloom beets.
Beets get their close-up
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A close-up on the beautiful beets.
Beef entree
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Ochoa Flourless Chocolate Cake
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And for dessert: Ochoa Flourless Chocolate Cake.
Dessert close-up
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A closer view of dessert.
Sterling Vineyards wines
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'Nature's Elegance' theme
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In the hands of Sequoia Productions, the 2016 ball will feature the theme "Nature's Elegance."
The 'Nighttime Garden'
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The design will key on a "nighttime garden" designed to delight the senses.
Inspired both by the beauty of Old World gardens and the natural grandeur of the California landscape, signature elements will include suspended arbors with canopies of cascading lilac, wisteria and ivy; a winding central cobblestone path illuminated by firefly lighting and bordered by lush florals, plants and grasses; rustic walls draped with trellising vines; and multiple-tiered fountains echoing the soothing sounds of flowing water throughout the venue.
Floral close-up
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Place setting
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Soft pink linen
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The Patina team
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The Patina team (from left): corporate executive chef Gregg Wiele, executive pastry chef Frania Mendivil and Splichal.
