Column: Extravagant bipartisan dinner, lunch leave unpleasant aftertaste

Following political news can be like eating spaghetti cold out of a can. Its gaseous mass sits on the stomach with an unpleasant weight that bloats the entire day with a depressing gray.

For people who consider politics as dull as a cheap steak knife, the fast food out of Washington is simply not on the menu.

However, for those who relish exquisitely crafted food writing, who approach the planning and preparation of food as an art form, and who regard the pleasures of a fine-cooked meal with friends as one of life’s premiere events (foodies is the trendy label for such enthusiasts), the recent news out of Washington is like a fine meal prepared personally by a four-star chef.

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