The menu for President Obama's State Dinner with French President François Hollande, hosted at the White House Tuesday evening:
First Course
American Osetra Caviar
Fingerling Potato Velouté, Quail Eggs, Crisped Chive Potatoes
Second Course
“The Winter Garden Salad” (pictured right)
Petite Mixed Radish, Baby Carrots, Merlot Lettuce
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Main Course
Dry-aged Rib Eye Beef
Jasper Hill Farm Blue Cheese, Charred Shallots, Oyster
Mushrooms, Braised Chard
Dessert
Hawaiian Chocolate-Malted Ganache
Vanilla Ice Cream and Tangerines
There is also to be a selection of three different wines and another assortment of desserts.