Special Events | Summer 2025

Candlelight Dinner On the eve of the Inauguration, a distinguished black-tie dinner brought together 1,904 esteemed guests for an evening of tradition and celebration. This event is one of the oldest inaugural balls in presidential history, dating back to President Grover Cleveland’s inaugural celebration in 1885.

Menu

• Osetra Caviar in a Golden Egg: savory chive custard, reggiano crisps • Classic Beef Wellington: truffled madeira sauce, glazed heirloom carrots, turnips, and celery hearts • The American Pie: Granny Smith Apple with salted caramel, and vanilla bean ice cream

(Above left) Osetra Caviar in a Golden Egg with savory chive custard and reggiano crisps. (Above right) The Candlelight Dinner was held on January 19 at the National Building Museum.

CATERSOURCE ■ SUMMER 2025

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