The small dinner party of 50 shelled out $30,800 (€27,710) per plate for the party fundraiser.
Samuelsson is one of the president’s favorite chefs and has been called upon to cook a handful of state dinners for him in the past.
Samuelsson posted the evening menu on his new site, Food Republic, the morning after. Here’s what $30,800 will buy you at a dinner with the president.
First course
Cornbread, with honey butter
Lobster salad with asparagus, peas, hot biscuit
A glass of Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling “Semi-Dry” 2008, Finger Lakes, New York
Main course
Braised Short Ribs, honey-glazed chokes, spring onions and red wine reduction
A glass of Brown Estate “Chaos Theory” 2009, Napa Valley
Dessert
Chocolate Cake with rhubarb compote, buttermilk sherbert
Sweet Potato Doughnuts with cinnamon and brown sugar
Ridge Geyersville “Essence” 2007, Sonoma County, California
Source: AFPrelaxnews – Photo: JR Delia
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