Now that President Obama has taken the ceremonial oath of office and given his speech, it’s time to dig in. The president, first lady and a host of others will enjoy a lunch on Capitol Hill, prior to the rest of the day’s festivities. Here’s the menu.
First course:
Steamed Lobster with New England Clam Chowder Sauce
Saut?ed Spinach
Sweet Potato Hay
Second course:
Hickory-Grilled Bison with Red Potato Horseradish Cake and Wild Huckleberry Reduction
Butternut Squash Pur?e
Baby Golden Beets and Green Beans
Strawberry Preserve and Red Cabbage
Third course:
Hudson Valley Apple Pie with Sour Cream Ice Cream, Aged Cheese and Honey Maple Caramel Sauce
Artisan Cheeses
The wines they will be enjoying include Tierce Finger Lakes Dry Riesling, Korbel Natural, Special Inaugural Cuv?e California Champagne and Bedell Cellars Merlot.