Wow. Not much said by the usual snide Bush Bashing gossips in the press today about the White House dinner last night for Prince Charles and
his mistress the Dutchess of Cornwall. It sounds like a lovely evening with a creative menu from the new executive chef, Cristeta Comerford. The guest list was a varied and interesting mix of official DC, friends and family. Nancy Reagan was escorted by Merv Griffin. Some cabinet members, past and present, a handful of ambassadors but the list and the only members of congress invited were Bill Frist, Dennis Hastert, Joe Lieberman and Jane Harmon. Condi Rice was there with her frequest date, Gene Washington. General Russel Honore and the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace was there along with others from the arts, sports world including YoYo Ma, Lynn Swann, Tom Watson, Oscar de la Renta, Chuck Leavell (the Rolling Stones keyboard player), Herman Wouk but Kelsey Grammer was the only Hollywood star invited.
The Guest List
The menu:
Celery Broth with Crispy Rock Shrimp
Newton Chardonnay "Unfiltered" 2002
Medallions of Buffalo Tenderloin
Roasted Corn
Wild Rice Pancakes
Glazed Parsnips and Young Carrots
Peter Michael Pinot Noir "Le Moulin Rouge" 2002
Mint Romaine Lettuce with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Vermont Camembert Cheese and Spiced Walnuts
Petits Fours Cake
Chartreuse Ice Cream Red and Green Grape Sauce
Iron Horse "Wedding Cuvée" 2002