English: This dish pairs an organic pan seared chicken Statler breast with a savory roasted garlic risotto and a basil pure, that is perfectly complimented with a tomatoe concasse amd roasted artichoke sauce. It is served by Boston Area Chef Kevin Doherty for private Events at New England’s premier Fine dining and entertainment venue “Showcase Live” (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
It is good to see all Americans can party like the Obama’s.
News: Watchdog
Spending on White House dinners soars under Obama
October 25, 2012 | 6:27 pmPresident Obama has spent far more lavishly on White House state dinners than previous chief executives, including nearly $1 million on a 2010 dinner for Mexico’s president, according to documents obtained by The Washington Examiner.
Presidents have long used formal dinners to court foreign heads of state and to dish out fine food and wine to reward political, financial and show business celebrities and supporters.
But current and former government officials said the documents obtained by The Examiner point to an unprecedented upsurge in White House spending on such events.
The Obama extravaganza two years ago for Mexican President Felipe Calderon, which included a performance by pop star Beyonce, cost $969,793, or more than $4,700 per attendee, the documents show.
Read more at The Washington Examiner.
We hope Beyonce can stop over next week for mac and cheese and Pillsbury crescent wiener wraps. That is gourmet eating away from the White House.
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