The state dining room, from a previous dinner
At long last, I've procured the menu for the state dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and The Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh later this evening.
Here's what the Bushes are serving HM and HRH tonight:
Chive Pizzelle with American Caviar
Newton Chardonnay “Unfiltered” 2004
Dover Sole Almondine
Roasted Artichokes, Pequillo Peppers and Olives
Saddle of Spring Lamb
Chanterelle Sauce
Fricassee of Baby Vegetables
Peter Michael “Les Pavots” 2003
Arugula, Savannah Mustard
and Mint Romaine
Champagne Dressing and Trio of Farmhouse Cheeses
“Rose Blossoms”
Schramsberg Brut Rosé 2004
I was a bit surprised to see they aren't serving a wine with the fish course. I guess they are expecting people to save some of their wine from the soup course--usually at a five course meal like this, four wines are served (wine isn't served with the salad course because the vinegar or citrus juice from the dressing would clash with the wine).
The wines are all American. The chardonnay is from Napa Valley, the "Les Pavots," a cabernet with about a third of it merlot, is from Oregon, and the champagne is from Napa Valley. I'm guessing that last year's rosé fad is going to continue this summer, since that's what they're serving tonight.
I've no idea what "Rose Blossoms" are during dessert. If I see anyone later this week who is there tonight, I'll inquire.
Entertainment for the evening is Itzhak Perlman, violinist, with whom I've worked several times at the OK Mozart International Festival.
The only person on the guest list who's not a current top government official who I know personally is Boone Pickens, the oil executive from West Texas and Oklahoma State University alumnus. I was rather surprised to see how many professional athletes were on the invitations list, including the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby Saturday, golfer Arnold Palmer, and some football player called Peyton Manning.
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