Yesterday, President Obama was sworn in for his second term as president. After that little matter was taken care of, he headed over to the Inaugural Luncheon at Statuary Hall for a a three-course meal. Below, you'll find what he other guests feasted upon:
First course:
Steamed Lobster with New England Clam Chowder Sauce
Sautéed Spinach
Sweet Potato Hay
Second course:
Hickory-Grilled Bison with Red Potato Horseradish Cake and Wild Huckleberry Reduction
Butternut Squash Purée
Baby Golden Beets and Green Beans
Strawberry Preserve and Red Cabbage
Third course:
Hudson Valley Apple Pie with Sour Cream Ice Cream, Aged Cheese and Honey Maple Caramel Sauce
Artisan Cheeses
Wine:
Tierce Finger Lakes Dry Riesling (2010)
Korbel Natural, Special Inaugural Cuvée California Champagne
Bedell Cellars Merlot (2009)
Don't feel bad about not being in attendance, because there were only about 200 guests. It's cool, you can always dream and live vicariously through the menu.
[via DCist]
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