Brother, can you spare a $300 bottle of wine?
The White House dinner Friday night for foreign leaders working to resolve the global economic crisis featured traditionally gourmet selections for such an august gathering. There was no risk of a menu meltdown to go along with the subject of the meeting _ austere markets, lost jobs and homeowners with mortgages they can't afford.
The White House said the menu included fruitwood-smoked quail with quince gastrique; quinoa risotto; thyme-roasted rack of lamb; tomato, fennel and eggplant fondue; a salad course of endive, baked brie and walnuts; and a pear torte to cap the meal.
Among the wines: bottles …
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