What's on the menu for the Biden-Macron state dinner? - in pictures

  • US President Joe Biden will host a state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron. AP
    US President Joe Biden will host a state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron. AP
  • Dessert will be orange chiffon cake, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream. AFP
    Dessert will be orange chiffon cake, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream. AFP
  • Butter-poached Maine lobster, American Osetra caviar, delicata squash raviolo and tarragon sauce will also be on offer. AFP
    Butter-poached Maine lobster, American Osetra caviar, delicata squash raviolo and tarragon sauce will also be on offer. AFP
  • Calotte of beef, shallot marmalade, butter potatoes, sunchoke and creamed watercress and red wine reduction is another option. AFP
    Calotte of beef, shallot marmalade, butter potatoes, sunchoke and creamed watercress and red wine reduction is another option. AFP
  • Guests can also enjoy American artisanal cheeses. AFP
    Guests can also enjoy American artisanal cheeses. AFP
  • The event will take place in the State Dining Room of the White House. AP
    The event will take place in the State Dining Room of the White House. AP
  • Mr Macron landed in Washington on Tuesday for a four-day trip. AFP
    Mr Macron landed in Washington on Tuesday for a four-day trip. AFP