Grace Verhelst

Las Vegas, NV

 

Melissa Ann Ward

Pittsburg, PA

 

The Emerald Dream included an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of fabulous fun, glamour and luxury for the 13 women chosen. During their week long stay in Las Vegas the women received complete makeovers, a new wardrobe with custom evening gowns made especially for them, and much more. During the Ball, the winners were given the opportunity to model Lana Fuchs’ creations and perform alongside the professional artists and entertainers in The Emerald Dream theatrical production.  According to Lana Fuchs, “It is one thing to change the way a woman looks on the outside but it's quite another to help her change the way she feels on the inside, and that is what we hope to accomplish with these 13 women during the time we have with them."

 

Motivated by Fuchs’ personal scare with cancer, The Emerald Dream Team was created.  In fact, breast cancer touches all of our lives in some way. Most, if not all of us, have someone close that has been diagnosed with this deadly disease; a spouse, friend, family member or co-worker. According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 2.3 million American women who currently have been diagnosed with breast cancer. One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  Fuchs said, “These women are the unseen everyday heroes who do so much for so many, all while fighting for their own survival. While indulgences from the Emerald Dream Ball may not cure the disease, they will certainly go a long way in making these women feel better about themselves.”

 

A full-length documentary about The Emerald Dream Ball is in the works, detailing the entire process; from the selection-process of the 13 applicants to the inner workings of the event itself. The Emerald Dream goal is to help put the realities of this illness aside, if just for a week, while providing the opportunity for these selected survivors to live life to the fullest and to experience the ultimate pampering, glamour, fashion and fun.

 

Emerald Dream Ball’s title sponsors include: Lana & Victor Fuchs, 7 Samurai Vodka, Goldilocks Salon & Day Spa, and Neal Winard of Too Many Amps.

 

Along with the red carpet arrival and theatrical show, it was an all night feast with traditional Russian breakfast served at 5:00am

 

The menu included:

 

Reception/Fiore/Club Rio

 

4-6 passed hors d’oeuvres per person

 

Chilled Seafood Displayed On Ice Carving

Chilled, Chardonnay Poached Shrimp, Snow Crab Legs, Oysters, Snow Crab Claws, Ceviche Shooters, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon, Shallot Mignonette

 

Olive Wood Grilled Skewer Station

(Grilled On Fiore’s Wood Burning Grill in the room and presented in copper under the heat lamps)

Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp, Scallops, Quail, Venison

With assorted dipping sauces and relishes

 

Sushi Display

(Displayed from live painted male and female Figures)

An Assortment of Nigiri, Hosomaki, Futomaki and Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Wasabi and Pickled Ginger

 

Amuse/Starter

 

Chef’s Special  Seafood Cocktail

Martini of Rock Shrimp Mojito

Lobster Medallions with Heirloom Tomato and Vanilla Emulsion

Chilled Avocado Bisque Lump Crab

 

Pre Set Appetizers Chilled

 

Ahi Tuna Tar Tare Cones

Crispy Fried Wonton skins, Ice cream cone shape with Diced ahi  tuna

 Miso Glaze and Wasabi Tobiko

 

Black Canyon Beef Carpaccio Pizza

 Shaved Black Canyon Beef, Petite Arugula, Yellow Tomato, Aged Parmesan

 

Artisan Tea Roasted Quail

Grilled Red and Yellow Endive, Cranberry Royal Gala Waldorf

 

Smoked Sable And Salmon

Pastrami Spice Aioli, Pumpernickel Bagel Chips

 

Black and White Sesame Seared  Ahi Tuna, Fried Rice Stick

Trio of Dipping Sauces, Wasabi Aioli, Pickled Ginger Aioli, Soy Sauce

 

 Petite Winter Harvest Greens

Panko Brie, Strawberries, Balsamic Emulsion

 

Foie Gras Terrine Sliders

Toasted Brioche, Micro Water Cress, Truffle Aioli

 

Chilled Grilled Seasonal Vegetables,

Asparagus, Parsnip, Rutabega, Baby Zucchini, Baby Carrot, Celery Root

Roasted Pepper Hummus Dip

 

Cold Appetizers

(Family Style)

Chilled Oven Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Gorgonzola Cheese Cake,Tender White and Green Asparagus,

 Smoked Tomato Aioli

 

(Family Style)

Heirloom Tomato and Asparagus Phyllo Tarts

Aged Goat Cheese, Balsamic and Micro Herbs

 

(Family Style)

Black Caviar

Petite Pancakes, Capers, Onions

 

 

Hot Appetizers

(Plated)

Plugra Poached Lobster

Braised Beef Short Rib Cannelloni,

Salsify Noisette , Petite Syrah Reduction

 

 

(Family Style)

Herb Roasted New Zealand Lamb Chops

Apple Cider Spiced Fingerling Potatoes (Not Peruvian), Tomato Fennel Jam

 

(Family Style)

Duck Confit and Foraged Mushroom Baklava

Toasted Pistachio’s, Rosemary Orange Honey Demi

 

Entrée

(Plated)

Black Canyon Filet Mignon and Chilean Sea bass

Filet Mignon with Seared Foie Gras, Toasted Pepper Mashed Potatoes and Marsh mellow Demi

Oven Roasted Sea bass, Braised Veal and Wilted Greens