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Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

Japan State Dinner Media Preview - Washington

White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison present the menu at a media preview in advance of Wednesday Japan State Dinner at the White House in Washington on April 8, 2024. The menu includes: House-cured Salmon Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber Shisho Leaf Fritters, Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak, Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini Sesame Oil Sabayon and Dessert  Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle, Wine: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM