G7 Leaders Feast Amid Promises to Combat Global Poverty
Before indulging in extravagant dishes like caviar and sipping on pricey bottles of red wine, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian committed to addressing ongoing poverty worldwide, based on a leaked dinner menu revealed on Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, President Trump and fellow attendees enjoyed Ossetra caviar paired with egg and pea velouté, along with roasted chicken complemented by local crawfish, white asparagus, and wild mushrooms at the nearby Hotel Royal Evian.
The gathering of heads of state and international dignitaries concluded their meals with magnums of Château Mouton Rothschild, including a 1982 vintage, each priced around $7,000, along with Champagne Drapier Grand Cendre and Cognac Rémy Martin.
Prepared by Chef Fabrice Devigne, who serves President Emmanuel Macron, the menu showcased exquisite dishes reflecting the culinary diversity of France.
The spread included Siètre caviar, oeuf parfait, and pea velouté, enhanced with a drizzle of Beau de Provence olive oil, along with Savoie cheeses and a decadent chocolate and citrus dessert.
In marked contrast, the summit’s leaders declared their priorities include addressing “excessive macroeconomic imbalances, crises and conflicts,” noting how these issues severely impact vulnerable countries.
The G7, a group comprising some of the world’s wealthiest democracies, emphasized its commitment to improving food security, nutrition, and health in the least developed nations.
Hotel Royal, renowned for hosting dignitaries since 1909, sits majestically above Lake Geneva. Its name pays homage to King Edward VII, who never stayed there due to his passing before its opening.
Later on Wednesday, Macron will continue the culinary extravagance as he welcomes Trump to the Palace of Versailles for a banquet celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment symbolizing Franco-American ties.
This palace, once home to French monarchs such as Louis XIV and Louis XVI, regularly hosts foreign dignitaries. In 2021, Macron hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the palace to mark its 400th anniversary.
