Richard Nixon was known for his ketchup-and-cottage-cheese breakfasts, but after a day of being grilled in front of the cameras, he might have enjoyed this refreshing cocktail from the homeland of his party-boy interviewer, David Frost.
Shrimp with Spicy Creole Sauce
No matter how far Benjamin Button roamed during his storied life, he always returned to his first love, Daisy, and their hometown, New Orleans. The spicy flavors of the Big Easy take center stage in this dish.
Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger
With this spiced soup we pay tribute to Mumbai, and to Jamal—a teen whose life story exhibits endless devotion to his first love.
Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce
Young Michael Berg is haunted throughout his life with nostalgia for his own first love, the deeply flawed Hanna Schmitz. The pungent flavor of this main course honors these blighted lovers.
Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Green Beans
Hot Milk Cakes with Strawberries and Cream (pictured above)
Wrap up the meal with a light dessert featuring strawberries from Harvey Milk's adopted state of California and cake made with hot milk.
Hungry for more? Order a box of decorated cookies depicting the Best Actress, Best Actor, or Best Picture nominees from Eleni's, in New York City's Chelsea Market.