Hu's on First, Dick's on Second, "Gilmore girls" are on at 8

Seattle is such a party town. President Hu of China is having dinner tonight with Bill and Melinda and 100 of their closest friends. No. The Neighbor and I declined our invitations. She's got to watch "American Idol" and I, of course, have a fresh episode of Lorelie & Rory.

Sounds like a great meal, though. The Seattle Times reported the menu this morning:

I

Smoked Guinea Fowl Salad

with Hazelnuts, Spring Radishes & Granny Smith Apples

II

Fillet of Beef

Walla Walla Onions, Asparagus, Celeriac Puree and Chervil Glace

or

Alaskan Halibut with Spot Prawns

Spring Vegetables, Fingerling Potatoes & Smoked Tomato Infused Olive Oil

or

A Vegetarian Option

(The paper didn't say but my money is on Steamed Vegetarians with Sauteed Mung Bean Sprouts on a Bed of Roasted Brussels Sprouts)

III

Rhubarb Brown Butter Almond Cake

We're going to have sauteed mushrooms and polenta with the first installment of leftover ham.
I could go for some rhubarb cake, though.

And look who else is in town---


Can you believe I found a picture of him actually smiling?

I don't know what he'll be eating tonight but it's a fundraiser so I'm guessing rubber chicken. I hope they run out of cake.