Obama was introduced by Ilitch as a "champion for Detroit when we needed one."

Some of the well-known guests were former Gov. Jim Blanchard, Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger, former Tiger great Willie Horton and ESPN commentator and University of Michigan basketball star Jalen Rose, according to the pooled report.

The room the guests were in included a grand piano, a sweeping staircase leading to an overlook and tables filled with gold-rimmed dishes, Waterford crystal and centerpieces of purple hydrangeas and peonies.

Dinner included lamb, risotto, asparagus and sweet potatoes.

No pizza with pupperoni, Denise?