Menu From The DNC Dinner At Red Rooster
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