State Dinner a Hit with Bayless, Beyonce
Chicago chef Rick Bayless and singer Beyonce helped make the Obamas’ second state dinner a success. For all the world-class food and entertainment, deft touches and elegance of the evening, the dinner was as notable for what didn’t happen as what did.

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Obama honours Mexican president at lavish state dinner _ with tighter security this time
WASHINGTON – The White House promised tighter security for Wednesday’s state dinner — and it delivered. Among the hundreds who lined up to get in, at least one woman was turned away for lack of proper ID.

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Stars Shine at Obama’s 2nd State Dinner
Elegant Bash for Mexican President, First Lady Features Beyonce, Jay-Z; No Party Crashers This Time

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Rick Bayless’ Mexico State Dinner MENU (PHOTOS)
Mrs. Obama worked with Guest Chef Rick Bayless and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford to create a menu that reflects the best of American cuisine, continuing this White House’s commitment to serving fresh, sustainable and regional food, and honoring the culinary excellence and flavors that are present in Mexican cuisine.

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State dinner has it all: Beyonce, world-class chef
For all the world-class food and entertainment, deft touches and elegance of the evening, the Obamas’ second state dinner was as notable for what didn’t happen as what did.

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State dinner chef tweets about ‘day of creation’
“Got my fingers crossed there are no hitches.” And with that tweet, Rick Bayless, a Chicago chef adored by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for his way with Mexican food, dashed to the White House to finish preparations for Wednesday’s state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala. White House – Rick Bayless – Margarita Zavala – United …

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