7) What's classic now was innovative then!
"I feel like we have changed the way America eats. When we opened Spago in 1982, we had an open kitchen, we grilled food, we served goat cheese… we had pizza with smoked salmon! I didn’t change because of the Oscars, I changed because I am at the restaurants every day, learning from all the chefs and creating new dishes. After I came on to do the Oscars, everyone knew that they were getting the best food so everyone would come back for dinner."
8) This year's menu is his fave – but there's a catch.
"Absolutely not, I enjoyed creating the menus every year. I think this year is my favorite… but that could change next year."
Above: Shall we dance? With Lisa Rinna on the red carpet at the 78th Annual Academy Awards.
9) The legendary chef will be celebrating this tradition for the 25th time after the show.
"When we finish it all, I like to do a big champagne toast with everyone. It’s always a great end to a night, congratulating everyone who worked so hard to make this night special."
10) The Oscars never get old.
"It’s a great thing doing this for 25 years, and I still love it. It’s not like, 'Oh great, I have to do the Oscars.' It is something that I am always excited about doing, and everyone is excited to do it."
Above: In 2004, Wolfgang soaks his feet in Perrier Jouet Champagne and rose petals while getting a Pre-Oscar pedicure hosted by the Soho House of London and New York in a private villa.