Three Emperors Dinner
Three Emperors Dinner[edit | edit source]
The Three Emperors Dinner was a lavish banquet held at Café Anglais in Paris on 7 June 1867. It was attended by three European monarchs: Emperor Alexander II of Russia, his son Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia, and William I, German Emperor and King of Prussia. The dinner is famous for its extravagant 16-course menu and the high-profile guests.
Background[edit | edit source]
The dinner was organized during the Exposition Universelle, a world's fair held in Paris in 1867. The three emperors were in Paris to visit the exposition, and the dinner was a side event. The dinner was hosted by the famous French chef Adolphe Dugléré, who was the head chef at the Café Anglais, one of the finest restaurants in Paris at the time.
The Menu[edit | edit source]
The menu of the Three Emperors Dinner is considered one of the most extravagant in history. It consisted of 16 courses, including soups, fish dishes, roasts, and desserts. Some of the notable dishes served were Potage Ivan, named after Ivan IV of Russia, and Côtelettes de Chevreuil, a venison dish. The dinner also featured several fine wines, including Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Three Emperors Dinner is often cited as an example of the opulence of the Second French Empire and the excesses of European royalty. It has been the subject of several books and articles, and the menu is often reproduced in culinary history books.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- The Three Emperors: An Illustrated History of the Dinner at the Café Anglais by Ian Kelly
- The Epicure's Almanack: Eating and Drinking in Regency London by Ralph Rylance
- The Art of French Cooking by Julia Child
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