First lady Jill Biden previews the Kenya state dinner menu for the media at the White House in Washington, U.S.

PHOTOS: What’s on the menu for the White House state dinner honoring Kenya?

Here’s what cooking for Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenya.

First lady Jill Biden previews the Kenya state dinner menu for the media at the White House in Washington, U.S.

White House executive chef Cris Comerford and White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison discuss the menu for the Kenya state dinner during a preview on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters

White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster.

First Course

First lady Jill Biden previews the Kenya state dinner menu for the media at the White House in Washington, U.S.

A chilled heirloom tomato soup with sourdough crisps and Arbequina olive oil. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters

  • Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
  • Sourdough Crisps
  • Arbequina Olive Oil

Main Course

First lady Jill Biden previews the Kenya state dinner menu for the media at the White House in Washington, U.S.

Fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs with butter-poached lobster, citrus butter, baby kale and sweet corn puree at the White House in Washington on May 22, 2024. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters

  • Fruitwood-smoked Beef Short Ribs
  • Butter-poached Lobster
  • Citrus Butter
  • Baby Kale, Sweet Corn Purée

Dessert

First lady Jill Biden previews the Kenya state dinner menu for the media at the White House in Washington, U.S.

A white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. Photo by Leah Millis/ Reuters

  • White Chocolate Basket
  • Banana Ganache
  • Raspberries, Peaches, Candied Lime Zest

Wine

  • Hartford Court Chardonnay “Four Hearts Vineyard” 2021
  • St. Innocent Pinot Noir “Shea Vineyard” 2019
  • Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2020
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