AND THEY EAT WELL, TOO.Byline: Fred Shuster Staff Writer Sesame-crusted salmon, beef tenderloin and gold-dusted chocolate Oscar trophies have starring roles at the elegant Governors Ball, the official after-party of the Academy Awards. The dinner for 1,650 Oscar winners, nominees, presenters and performers takes place March 24 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hollywood & Highland complex where the 74th annual movie awards will be presented at the Kodak Theatre, Oscar's new home. The multicourse sit-down meal, created by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and his team, opens with a chorus line of hors d'oeuvres, including spicy tuna tartare
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