Menu From The DNC Dinner At Red Rooster

Food Republic•Updated: June 8, 2015 1:18 pm EST

Being friends with Food Republic co-founder Marcus Samuelsson has its privileges. Just before hosting President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Committee fundraiser at Red Rooster Harlem tonight, Marcus let us in on what he was cooking for the Prez and friends.

Here's Food Republic's exclusive look at the menu from the event:

DINNER WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA

Cornbread, honey butter

LOBSTER SALAD

asparagus, peas, hot biscuit

Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling "Semi-Dry" 2008

Finger Lakes, New York

BRAISED SHORT RIBS

honey-glazed chokes, spring onions, red wine reduction

Brown Estate "Chaos Theory" 2009

Napa Valley, California

CHOCOLATE CAKE

rhubarb compote, buttermilk sherbert

Ridge Geyersville "Essence" 2007

Sonoma County, California

SWEET POTATO DOUGHNUTS

cinnamon, brown sugar

CHEF MARCUS SAMUELSSON