Definitely not your ordinary “backyard” dinner! The bison wellington sounds delicious. As usual, the wines are a mystery.
The banquet’s decor theme is “America’s Backyard,” as backyards tend to be gathering places for close friends and family. Guests will gather in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Planters and centerpieces used at the dinner are intended to emulate nature and the flowing ‘landscape gardens’ that are common in England,” explains the White House.
The food represents an American and British partnership, according to the White House. Menu items will feature local ingredients, including produce grown in the White House Kitchen Garden.
First Course
Crisped Halibut with Potato Crust
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Applewood Smoked Bacon
Second Course
Spring Garden Lettuces, Shallot Dressing, Shaved Breakfast Radish, Cucumbers and Avocados
Main Course
Bison Wellington, Red Wine Reduction, French Beans, Cipollini Onion
Dessert
Warm Meyer Lemon Steamed Pudding with Idaho Huckleberry Sauce and Newtown Pippin Apples
An American wine will be paired with each course.
Not so much if you know the right people…
http://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=63450
Thanks, didn’t see this thread.