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G20 Leaders Will Eat Well

But menu could represent some of the 'new Britain', chef says

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2009 2:54 PM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama and his fellow world leaders have their work cut out for them at the G20 summit tomorrow, but at least they won’t have to tackle the problems of global finance hungry. Star chef Jamie Oliver is planning a menu of organic Shetland salmon, Welsh lamb with mint, and Bakewell tart and custard, the Telegraph reports. The dinner and sides are designed to show off the best of seasonal British produce.

The result is “extremely British and very politically inoffensive,” writes British chef Yotam Ottolenghi for the Guardian. Oliver clearly chose produce from every corner of the country, Ottolenghi says, but neglected modern Britain's multicultural nature. Some Southeast Asian cuisine would’ve sent a message consistent with the G20’s message—and doesn’t everyone prefer veggie curry to a goat cheese starter?

US President Barack Obama, right, is seen with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, during a reception for G20 leaders at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
US President Barack Obama, right, is seen with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, left, during a reception for G20 leaders at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
G20 leaders gathered in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009, are pictured with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, at London's Buckingham Palace.
G20 leaders gathered in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009, are pictured with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, center, at London's Buckingham Palace.   (AP Photo/John Stillwell/pool)
Britain's Prince Charles, center, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right,  greet France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, at London's St James's Palace, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Britain's Prince Charles, center, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, right, greet France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, at London's St James's Palace, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Toby Melville/pool)
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I'm very, very proud of my country and its food traditions and I know that the guests at Downing Street will be in for a real treat.
- Jamie Oliver, chef

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