The 2024 Met Gala menu defied expectations despite the absence of traditional culinary flavors like chives, onion, and garlic. Chef Oliver Cheng, inspired by the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” exhibit, created a whimsical and romantic menu that evoked a fantastical storybook world. The first course, a spring vegetable salad, was adorned with elderflower foam, butterfly-shaped croutons, and a soil-like olive crumble. The main course showcased a filet of beef suspended over a “pine needle and mushroom ‘moat,'” accompanied by a tortellini rose. For dessert, guests were treated to an almond cremeux shaped like a miniature apple, glazed in vibrant red and nestled on a walnut-flavored “leaf.” The menu was a testament to the creativity and innovation of Chef Cheng and provided a unique dining experience for the attendees of the prestigious fashion event.
Bizarre Menu at 2024 Met Gala: Soil-Inspired Appetizer, Floating Beef, and Almond Apples
