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White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-town Pool Report #30 - MENU/FLOTUS outfit for the State Dinner this evening
From FLOTUS' office:
The First Lady was wearing a White Saint Laurent cotton poplin blouse, black Dolce & Gabbana silk cummerbund, and black Dolce & Gabbana peony-motif brocade pants. Black Christian Louboutin pumps.
This is a menu from tonight's state dinner that was sent earlier by the White House:
The menu showcased American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence, bringing the culinary traditions of both nations together.
The meal will begin with a toast of Schramsberg "Blanc De Noir," honoring the historic “Toast to Peace” shared by President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing in 1972.
The same American sparkling wine served at that historic gathering is still enjoyed at White House functions today.
First Course Yellow Squash Velouté Wild Mushroom Fricassée Crispy Pancetta Scallion Oil
The first course offers a refined and silky-smooth velouté made of sweet yellow squash. This course is gently blended to highlight its delicate seasonal flavors of earthy wild mushrooms, sautéed with fresh herbs. Together, these ingredients create a rich fricassee, complemented by crispy pancetta for a savory and smoky contrast. A finishing drizzle of scallion oil adds vibrance and a subtle allium brightness to the dish.
Second Course Sesame Crusted Sea Bass Braised Baby Bok Choy Roasted Garden Eggplant Sauce Verte
The second course is prepared delicately with fresh sea bass and coated in toasted sesame seeds. This combination created a fragrant, nutty crust while keeping the fish tender. The fish is served with crisp baby bok choy and roasted garden eggplant, creating lightly caramelized flavors. The dish is finished with a vibrant sauce verte of fresh herbs, which added brightness, acidity, and a garden character.
Dessert Vanilla Crémeux & White House Honey Ice Cream Walnut Frangipane Sour Cherry Confit
The dessert course is a smooth vanilla crémeux with a vibrant sour cherry confit center, topped with a rich walnut frangipane. The dessert’s fruit-shaped form is complemented by a delicate ice cream made with harvested White House honey.
ENTERTAINMENT
Several performances will take place during the formal dinner, headlined by Mr. Christopher Macchio, a classically trained tenor who performed at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. The evening’s entertainment will feature performances by military musicians from the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, including “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the United States Army Chorus, and the United States Army Strings.
FLORAL & DÉCOR