The White House released its menu for Thursday's state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, which includes lobster and short ribs.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are preparing to host Kenya, the first African nation in nearly 14 years, for a state dinner Thursday at the White House, with a menu that includes lavish items like butter-poached lobster and a white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. The U.S.
During the visit, Ruto and his wife, Rachel Ruto, will be the guests of honor during a formal black-tie event at the White House. ' night, we mark the 60th anniversary of the United States’ partnership with Kenya with an elegant dinner under the stars, in a pavilion made almost entirely of glass, looking up at our one sky,' Jill Biden said.
They will then move on to fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs and butter-poached lobster with citrus butter, baby kale and sweet corn purée. Dessert will include a white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. Three wines will be served during dinner, including a Hartford Court Chardonnay from the Four Hearts Vineyard, a pinot noir from St. Innocent Winery, and an Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut sparkling wine. Entertainment will include the Howard Gospel Choir and Brad Paisley, in honor of President and First Lady Ruto’s love of gospel and country music.
As guests leave, their path illuminated by our one moon, I hope they will be filled with that same warmth I felt on my visits to Kenya — that of a friendship that will endure, helping create a shining and prosperous tomorrow,' Jill Biden said. 'Every detail of this state dinner has been thoughtfully planned by so many people from across our government — Joe and I could not have asked for a better team.
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