armadamaster Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 November 14, 2008World leaders dine in style as they discuss financial crisis Posted: 10:53 PM ET (CNN) – The global economy may be undergoing a significant downturn, but the White House's dinner budget still appears flush with cash. After all, world leaders who are in town to discuss the economic crisis are set to dine in style Friday night while sipping wine listed at nearly $500 a bottle. According to the White House, tonight's dinner to kick off the G-20 summit includes such dishes as "Fruitwood-smoked Quail," "Thyme-roasted Rack of Lamb," and "Tomato, Fennel and Eggplant Fondue Chanterelle Jus." To wash it all down, world leaders will be served Shafer Cabernet “Hillside Select” 2003, a wine that sells at $499 on Wine.com. McDonough also said the White House purchased the wine at a "significantly lower price" than what it is listed at. "Of course the White House gets its wine at wholesale prices," she said. "Given the intimate size of the group, it was an appropriate time for The White House to use this stock." Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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