What it's like to eat dinner at the same restaurant as the Obamas

[mfcorey1]

The Obamas have been taking a much-deserved break from politics since moving out of the White House. But next week, it's back to reality.

President Barack Obama will be in Chicago on Monday to discuss community organization and civic engagement.
As we all know, the Obamas have impeccable taste in food, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the former president surveying the Chicago dining scene when he returns stateside. Will he visit the renowned Alinea? Or return to an old Obama favorite, Spiaggia?

Last September, my husband and I had a chance run-in with Barack and Michelle, who were in New York City for their last visit as president and first lady.

Here's what it was like.

We were headed to Cosme in New York's Flatiron District to celebrate our first wedding anniversary.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/what-its-like-to-eat-dinner-at-the-same-restaurant-as-the-obamas/ar-BBA7Ldy?li=BBnb7Kw&ocid=mailsignout

[Lucinda]

1. Interesting read! I feel bad for

those people who might have had special plans and were not been able to get in to the restaurant.

I'd love to sit down and have a meal with the O's though!

[lunasun]

2. When he came to chi for his farewell speech he took time to stop in to

Valois for a bite before heading out to McCormick place to speak. It is very tasty
http://www.valoisrestaurant.com/Specials.htm

[Cha]

3. "Thanks for the best anniversary gift ever, Obamas!"

That would be me.. I wouldn't care if I were a little inconvenienced.. I would consider my good luck!

Wow.. duck carnitas look tasty and I'm a vegan!

Finally, around 9:30 p.m., the Obamas emerged from a door in the back of the restaurant. Everyone, including servers and diners, stood up to applaud.

Good thing she persisted.. Emily Cohn wrote the best story about their night out on their first anniversary!

Mahalo, mfcorey!

[randome]

4. Very distracting, I would think. In a good way.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]The truth doesn’t always set you free.
Sometimes it builds a bigger cage around the one you’re already in.[/center][/font][hr]

[Cha]

5. KICK!