Martin Dahinden is the Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States.
He’s also the 83rd stranger to dine with me for this site. His staff at the Swiss Embassy were incredibly generous to arrange an evening meal last week for Martin and me, taking place at the gorgeous Swiss Residence in Washington, DC.
Martin and his family have an apartment on the second floor of the residence, while the ground floor — laid out to resemble the cross on the Swiss flag — is used for formal receptions and similar events. That’s where a table for two was beautifully laid out, and I enjoyed a four-course dinner with a menu designed to promote the Swiss contribution to cuisine, something Martin is eager to discuss.
Click on Martin’s picture above, or on this link, to learn all about the role of the Swiss ambassador and Martin’s goals during his time in Washington.