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CAFÉ ALTRO PARADISO
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New York City
02of 10SUCCOTASHEdward Lee/InstagramWashington, D.C.On Tuesday night, theformer first ladyhad dinner at this southern-style,Penn Quarter area restaurant. Chef Edward Lee posted a photo with Mrs. Obama on Instagram, writing: “It was an honor and a joy to cook for @michelleobama. And thank you for listening to me talk about @leeinitiative and the dreams we have for our next generation of chefs and activists.” According to Lee’spost, Obama “enjoyed” the restaurant’s Crispy Blue Catfish served with mint-jalapeno aioli, lettuce slaw and burnt lemon.
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SUCCOTASH
Edward Lee/Instagram
Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday night, theformer first ladyhad dinner at this southern-style,Penn Quarter area restaurant. Chef Edward Lee posted a photo with Mrs. Obama on Instagram, writing: “It was an honor and a joy to cook for @michelleobama. And thank you for listening to me talk about @leeinitiative and the dreams we have for our next generation of chefs and activists.” According to Lee’spost, Obama “enjoyed” the restaurant’s Crispy Blue Catfish served with mint-jalapeno aioli, lettuce slaw and burnt lemon.
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SEASPICE
Miami
04of 10LIVERPOOL HOUSEThe Obama Foundation/TwitterMontrealDuringBarack Obama’s first visit to Canada since leaving office, the former president had an intimate dinnerwith Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau at theMontreal seafood hotspot. Trudeau tweeted about the pair’sJune 6th meallater that night: “How do we get young leaders to take action in their communities? Thanks @BarackObama for your visit & insights tonight in my hometown.”
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LIVERPOOL HOUSE
The Obama Foundation/Twitter
Montreal
DuringBarack Obama’s first visit to Canada since leaving office, the former president had an intimate dinnerwith Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau at theMontreal seafood hotspot. Trudeau tweeted about the pair’sJune 6th meallater that night: “How do we get young leaders to take action in their communities? Thanks @BarackObama for your visit & insights tonight in my hometown.”
05of 10UPLANDTheImageDirect.comNew York CityOn March 10th,BarackandMichelle Obamahadlunch with U2 frontmanand activistBonoin the restaurant’s private dining room, a source told PEOPLE. As Bono and the Obamas walked out of the eatery, the source said, “the whole restaurant stood up and applauded and cheered for them." The Obamas have dined at Stephen Starr’s hotspot before. The former president took daughtersMaliaandSashathere forbrunch in 2015—when he enjoyed one of chef Justin Smillie’scheeseburgers, which features two beef patties covered in melted cheese and topped with lettuce, avocado, tomato and peppadew peppers.
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UPLAND
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On March 10th,BarackandMichelle Obamahadlunch with U2 frontmanand activistBonoin the restaurant’s private dining room, a source told PEOPLE. As Bono and the Obamas walked out of the eatery, the source said, “the whole restaurant stood up and applauded and cheered for them." The Obamas have dined at Stephen Starr’s hotspot before. The former president took daughtersMaliaandSashathere forbrunch in 2015—when he enjoyed one of chef Justin Smillie’scheeseburgers, which features two beef patties covered in melted cheese and topped with lettuce, avocado, tomato and peppadew peppers.
06of 10NOI THAI CUISINEOahu, HawaiiDuring a surprise visit to the islands in March, Obama dined at the upscale restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Center. “It was an honor to welcome former PresidentBarack ObamainNoi Thai Cuisine Hawaii,” the eatery posted on Facebook. “He was as warm and friendly as anyone you could meet!!”
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NOI THAI CUISINE
Oahu, Hawaii
During a surprise visit to the islands in March, Obama dined at the upscale restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Center. “It was an honor to welcome former PresidentBarack ObamainNoi Thai Cuisine Hawaii,” the eatery posted on Facebook. “He was as warm and friendly as anyone you could meet!!”
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EMILIO’S BALLATO
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08of 10GRAMERCY TAVERNNew York CityPresident Obama kept his eat-a-thon going during his February visit to the city. For lunch, he was spotted dining at Danny Meyer’s Flatironfine dining restaurant. “Beyond proud. Thank you @barackobama for dining @gramercytavern #barackobama #inspiredleader Great moment …,” Gramercy Tavern’s executive chef Michael Anthonycaptioned a videoof Obama shaking hands with guests while leaving the restaurant.
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GRAMERCY TAVERN
President Obama kept his eat-a-thon going during his February visit to the city. For lunch, he was spotted dining at Danny Meyer’s Flatironfine dining restaurant. “Beyond proud. Thank you @barackobama for dining @gramercytavern #barackobama #inspiredleader Great moment …,” Gramercy Tavern’s executive chef Michael Anthonycaptioned a videoof Obama shaking hands with guests while leaving the restaurant.
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THE BRESLIN
10of 10CARBONEPhilip Lewis/Bloomberg/GettyNew York CityIt’s safe to call the Obama family “regulars” at this upscale Italian restaurant. Most recently, Barack and Michelle stopped in for dinnerwith their daughter Maliain March. The former president also dined at Carbone in 2013 andthen again in 2015—where he ordered veal parmesan and the porterhouse for two, according toEater.
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CARBONE
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It’s safe to call the Obama family “regulars” at this upscale Italian restaurant. Most recently, Barack and Michelle stopped in for dinnerwith their daughter Maliain March. The former president also dined at Carbone in 2013 andthen again in 2015—where he ordered veal parmesan and the porterhouse for two, according toEater.
source: people.com
