Join Us At The Embassy

JOIN US AT THE EMBASSY is a new book about how foreign ambassadors and embassies in Washington entertain and showcase their countries’ food, wine, and culture.

Readers get an inside look at each ambassador’s personal entertaining style, formal and informal embassy parties, as well as important holidays, festivals, and significant customs that are unique to each country.

Each chapter is written like a cultural guide and culinary travelogue so that anyone can attend an embassy event or visit one of the featured countries and put their best foot forward.

The countries included in the book are: Afghanistan, Austria, Chile, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, and Portugal.  In JOIN US AT THE EMBASSY, Summer has included all sorts of fascinating tidbits on a range of topics such as:

• The proper way to greet any ambassador and their spouse
• Colorful descriptions of embassy events
• The story behind ancient festivals and holidays
• National dishes and regional foods
• Helpful tips about various wines from featured regions
• Essential information on each country’s table manners and dining customs
• The origins of cultural traditions

Whether you’re going on safari in Kenya or have been invited to a private dinner at the Residence of His Excellency Joao de Vallera, Ambassador of Portugal–JOIN US AT THE EMBASSY will help make your visits and dining experiences more fun, informed, and carefree.

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