Obama Will Dine At MK Thursday

Just got the official word that Prez Obama will be dining at MK Thursday when he's in town.

To prepare for his feast, chef/owner Michael Kornick and exec chef Erick Williams have created a menu that's certain to be memorable:

An Evening with President Obama

Hors d’oeurvres

Lobster
griddled maine lobster sandwiches

Perch
sweet water organics farm raised perch, Fish Bar tartar sauce

Steak
Tallgrass beef tartare, parmigiano-reggiano

2009 qupe cuvee, chardonnay/viognier blend, bien nacido cuvee; Santa Maria Valley

Dinner

Maine salmon
black pepper & tarragon demi-cured maine salmon, asparagus, shaved fennel, preserved lemon emulsion

Scallops/short ribs
seared maine diver sea scallops, rosemary braised short ribs, parsnip puree, roasted carrots

2007 au bon climat, pinot noir, “la bauge au-dessus”; Santa Maria Valley

Dessert

Panna cotta
vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb-ginger compots, vanilla sables

Are you jealous?! I sure as hell am!