It is also used for myriad events including garden parties, state banquets and national celebrations.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.
Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.
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Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
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