The Obamas Host State Dinner For Calderon Video

Update: Watch video from the State Dinner here.

This is a live stream that begins at 7:10 pm eastern time. See who's going to be there. The richest person in the world is attending the dinner. Performing: Beyoncé and Rodrigo y Gabriela. That will also be live streamed here. The dinner chef: Rick Bayless. See the menu below.

See Obama and Calderon's press conference from earlier today here.

Background on the dinner and the menu:

Overview
The United States and Mexico are linked by geographical, historical, familial, cultural, economic, and security ties. In recognition of these deep ties and the strong relationship President Obama has forged with Mexican President Felipe Calderón, President Obama and the First Lady will host President Calderón and Mrs. Margarita Zavala in the White House for a State Dinner.

Tonight’s State Dinner will be held in the East Room of the White House. Tonight’s State Dinner Performance will be held under a tent on the South Lawn of the White House.

The most recent State Dinner held at the White House was for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur of India hosted on November 24, 2009.

The first State Dinner for a foreign head of state was held by President and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant on December 12, 1874 for King David Kalakaua of Hawaii.

Since that first dinner, many traditions have been added to State and Official Visits – yet the common theme of forging friendships, exchanging knowledge and building bridges that last for years to come remains unchanged.

Dinner
Menu Selection: 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. Herbs, radishes, and lettuces used in preparing tonight’s dinner were harvested from the White House Kitchen Garden. White House Executive Pastry Chef William Yosses and his team made desserts using White House honey in the Graham Cracker Crumble and Goat Cheese Ice Cream.

Guest Chef Rick Bayless: Chef Rick Bayless is best known for his highly rated public television series, Mexico – One Plate at a Time and from his six cookbooks. His side-by-side award-winning restaurants in Chicago were founded in 1987, the casual Frontera Grill and the 4-star Topolobampo. In 2007, Frontera Grill was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. His award-winning Frontera line of salsas, grilling sauces and organic chips can be found coast to coast. Rick Bayless has won James Beard Awards for Midwest Chef of the Year, National Chef of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. Mexico – One Plate at a Time is currently in its seventh season on PBS and Rick’s latest book Mexican Everyday was nominated for a James Beard Award. Rick’s latest restaurant, XOCO, just opened and he was also recently crowned Bravo’s Top Chef Master.

Dinner Menu:
Jicama with Oranges, Grapefruit, and Pineapple
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ulises Valdez Chardonnay 2007 “Russian River”

Herb Green Ceviche of Hawaiian Opah
Sesame-Cilantro Cracker

Oregon Wagyu Beef in Oaxacan Black Mole
Black Bean Tamalon and Grilled Green Beans
Herrera Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 “Selección Rebecca”

Chocolate-Cajeta Tart
Toasted Homemade Marshmallows
Graham Cracker Crumble and Goat Cheese Ice Cream
Mumm Napa “Carlos Santana Brut” N/V