Inaugural Reception by Trump: What Guests Were Treated To.

The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, organized a festive dinner where guests had the opportunity to savor luxurious dishes. The menu included crab cakes, beef steak, and apple dessert with ice cream. Each dish was accompanied by exquisite wine from various regions of the United States.

«Guests were greeted with a glass of sparkling wine from the Gruet winery in New Mexico in a beautiful grand hall. This is the first ceremony held indoors since 1985, due to concerns about cold weather in Washington,» the article noted.

Before the main course, guests were served a crab cake with sauce and pickled vegetables. The main dish was a ribeye steak with truffle sauce, accompanied by broccoli rabe and potato gratin. For dessert, an apple terrine was served with sour cream ice cream and caramel sauce.

Each dish was paired with selected wine from different regions of the United States. This meal was part of the celebration of the inauguration of the new President of the United States.

Traditions of Inaugural Events

The first presidential dinner was organized in the Capitol in 1897. Since then, this tradition has been preserved, and the service and menu composition have been handled by the Joint Congressional Committee since 1953.

The menu of the inaugural dinner often reflects the tastes and origins of the new president. For example, John F. Kennedy in 1961, as a native of Massachusetts, enjoyed stuffed lobster. In 1981, Ronald Reagan chose a California vegetable salad.

During Barack Obama's inauguration, the menu included dishes dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, as it occurred in the year of his 200th birthday. Among the dishes were herb pheasant and duck breast with cherry sauce. In 1977, Jimmy Carter replaced the traditional dinner with modest parties featuring pretzels and peanuts.

«Record» Gala Dinner

The traditional dinner organized by Trump at the National Gallery of Art became the largest such event in the world. To attend this dinner, guests had to donate at least a million dollars. The funds raised will be used to cover costs associated with the inauguration celebrations.

The dinner was attended by billionaires such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who tried to engage with Trump and his family. The event was particularly luxurious and exclusive.

At the commanders' ball, Trump also cut a cake with a saber and danced with the First Lady of the United States, leaving the guests thrilled.