Mario Batali (Yes, in His Orange Crocs) Prepared Obamas’ Last State Dinner Yesterday

Mario Batali with Michelle Obama before taping scenes for an episode of “Iron Chef” at the White House in 2009.
Credit: Jim Lo Scalzo for The New York Times        

Celebrated Italian-American chef, Mario Batali, hosted last night's state dinner in Washington. President Obama welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and other Italian officials. Highly acclaimed actor/director Roberto Benigni (La Vita è Bella) was in attendance.