Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses prepared the state for Chinese president Hu Jintao that was described as "quintessentially American" requested by his delegation.
The menu featured poached Maine lobster, dry-aged ribeye steak with onions, stuffed potatoes, apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and a American wine selection.
Here's the full state dinner menu:
First
D'Anjou Pear with Farmstead Goat Cheese Fennel, Black Walnuts, and White Balsamic Second
Poached Maine Lobster
Orange Glaze Carrots and Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Wine: DuMol Chardonnay "Russian River" 2008 (California)
Lemon Sorbet
Main
Dry Aged Rib Eye with Buttermilk Crisp Onions
Double Stuffed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
Wine: Quilceda Creek Cabernet "Columbia Valley" 2005 (Washington State)Story continues below
Dessert
Old Fashioned Apple Pie
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Wine: Poet's Leap Riesling "Botrytis" 2008 (Washington State)
