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Trump and Xi Jinping's state dinner at the White House skips meat
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping featuring an elegant, pescatarian menu with no red meat served.
- The first course included yellow squash velouté with wild mushroom fricassée, crispy pancetta, and scallion oil, highlighting seasonal and savory flavors.
- The main course featured sesame-crusted sea bass served with braised bok choy, roasted garden eggplant, and a French green herb sauce.
- Dessert consisted of vanilla crémeux with sour cherry confit, walnut frangipane, and White House honey iced cream, reflecting a refined and seasonal theme.
- Entertainment was provided by tenor Christopher Macchio and military musicians, with décor emphasizing red blossoms and linens to honor Chinese cultural significance.
