Classic German cuisine, but modernized and adapted to the season, was on the menu at the state dinner in Berlin for French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday evening. Jan-Göran Barth, the head chef for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, opted for asparagus salad and frothed pea milk to start. For the main course, he served sauerbraten – a traditional beef roast that is usually marinated for several days – in a beer sauce. White asparagus – a beloved springtime delicacy in Germany – also featured, along with savoury rhubarb tarts. The meal ended on a fruity note with elderflower, lemon …