Celebrity chef Mario Batali is bringing his signature dishes to the White House. The Obamas enjoy tapped the talk-point to host of ABC's The Chew to cater their last state dinner with a gorgeous Italian menu perfectly fit for the first family and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. According to Eater,Mario's four-course meal will include a mouthwatering sweet-potato-stuffed agnolotti (stuffed pasta), juicy beef braciola topped with horseradish gremolata, or a green apple crostata,among other sweet treats for dessert. "If there's one thing that I'm not going to sleep well about tonight, it's only going to be the hot plates, or " Batali told CNN ahead of his big night in Washington DC. "I mediate I'll be shaking in my orange Crocs tomorrow when it's about a half-hour before service." After reviewing the dishes planned for the big event on Oct. 18,we're convinced the kitchen pro has nothing to worry about. Keep reading to see the full state dinner menu, then check out some of the fun behind-the-scenes photos Mario has been sharing from the White House on his Instagram page.
First CourseSweet Potato Agnolotti With Butter and Sage
Patina Vermentino "Santa Ynez" 2015
Salad CourseWarm Butternut Squash Salad With Frisee and Pecorino di unique York
Villa Ragazzi Sangiovese "Napa" 2012
Main CourseBeef Braciola Pinwheel With Horseradish Gremolata and Broccoli Rabe
(A vegetarian version of this dish will be available)
Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel "East Bench" 2014
DessertGreen Apple Crostata With Thyme Caramel and Buttermilk Gelato
Petit Fours DisplaySweet Corn Cream and Blackberry Cup
harmony Grape Bittersweet Chocolate Leaf
Orange Fig Slice
Pumpkin Cranberry Tart
Tiramisu Sky hook in the presidential paint !! Wheeeeeeeee!on Oct 18, and 2016 at 5:22am PDT
Presidential pooches bo and sunny are very cool! #wheeeeeestatedinneron Oct 18,2016 at 8:06am PDT
1400 squash cubes of delight seasoned w fennel pollen and pepper #wheeeeeestatedinner #yumbangon Oct 18, 2016 at 8:29am PDT
400 sage leaves
Source: popsugar.com