The Trudeau-Obama dinner: David McMillan on the menu, the mood and the 'ninjas' in the backyard

As the owner of several trendy Montreal restaurants,DavidMcMillanis accustomed to serving some big names.

But last night'sdinner meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former U.S. president Barack Obamaat Liverpool Housewas ata whole other level.

In an interview with Daybreak host Mike Finnerty, McMillanoffered some details about the security precautions, what his guests discussed(he doesn't know) and, of course, what they ate.

The interview is edited and condensed for clarity.

It looked like a madhouse outside. What was it like from your end?

It was calm and cool. The restaurant is the restaurant. It is what it is for us. We just fed everybody and it went well.

What did you feed them?

Oysters, shrimp, halibut, steak, spaghetti lobster, strawberry shortcake, and on their way.

Who picked the menu?

Justin eats there regularly. Obama said, "What should we eat here?"and Justin said, "Let them do what they do."And we did what we do usually and it went well.

Did they have much of an appetite?

They ate everything. We cooked a bit cleaner. Both of those guys are pretty healthy, so we put together a healthy menua littleless butter, less cream.

Did they put any ketchup on anything?

No, I would tell you right away.

What's the security like for an event like that?

Ridiculous, like I've never seen in my life. Maybe 200 security plus the police, and the streets were blocked. There was SWAT in the backyard. Ninjas.

Do they monitor what's cooked?

There were two security guys in the kitchen, watching us prepare the food. No official testers like the days of Julius Caesar.

Did they have a chance to speak alone?

Had a 30-minute conversation alone. It seemed lighthearted and funny. It didn't seem like world affairs were being discussed.

Did you overhear anything juicy?

Not at all.

Did you say anything to Barack Obama?

I did. I said, "I look forward to your wife being the next president of the United States." And he laughed, and I think Justin laughed as well.

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