State Dinner for His Majesty

Anniversary China
Creator: Lenox, Inc., Trenton, New Jersey,
November 2000.

New White House china was commissioned for the 200th anniversary of the White House in November 2000, and donated to the White House by the White House Historical Association. The plates have architectural designs from the State Dining Room, East Room, and Diplomatic Reception Room in the gold band. The north front of the White House is in the center. This was the first time an image of the White House was used on official china.

… The first course offers delicate garden herb velouté, silken and aromatic, complemented by a refreshing hearts of palm salad. Finished with crisp toasted shallots and a whisper of micro mint for brightness and contrast.

Second Course, Spring Herbed Ravioli, Ricotta Cheese, Morels, Parmesan Emulsion

The second course is made of a handcrafted spring herb ravioli, featuring herbs from the White House Kitchen Garden, generously filled with creamy ricotta, earthy morels, gently dressed in a light parmesan emulsion, which enhances the essence of the dish.

Third Course
Dover Sole Meunière, Potato Pavé, Spring Ramps, Snow Peas, Parsley Oil

The third course is made of a classic dover sole meunière, expertly prepared and bathed in a nutty brown butter. The fish is accompanied by tender spring ramps, sweet snow peas, layered potatoes pavé, and a vibrant parsley oil for a refined, seasonal finish.

Dessert, White House Honey & Vanilla Bean Crémeux. Flourless Chocolate Gâteau, Almond Joconde, Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

For dessert, guests will be served a sweet beehive shaped chocolate gâteau with a smooth vanilla bean crémeux custard, delicately set inside with an almond joconde. The refined, feather-light sponge joconde will provide the dessert a nutty taste, balanced with a brown butter crumble. The beehive will be complimented with crème fraîche ice cream and White House honey.

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