Chicago, IL
bar • restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
R.J. Grunts
This corner eatery in Lincoln Park is one of the most notable restaurants in Chicago, and the Obamas are frequent patrons. It opened in 1970 and launched not only the salad bar concept but also Lettuce Entertain You, a privately held, wildly successful Chicago restaurant group.
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Chicago, IL
bar • restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
Sepia
Perhaps Michelle Obama stumbled upon it one day after shopping at Maria Pinto, which is located right next door on North Jefferson Street.
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
Valois Restaurant
This classic Chicago diner, which is located in Hyde Park, serves what is said to be one of Barack Obama's favorite breakfasts. The morning after he won his bid for president of the United States, Valois celebrated by giving away breakfast for free. The beloved diner is also known for its promo line "See Your Food."
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
Swift & Sons
President Obama impressed the staff on Friday night over at Swift & Sons with his kindness. The Commander-in-chief posed with staff for photos after attending a private event at the fancy steakhouse.
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
Topolobampo
The Obamas understandably name Rick Bayless' upscale, Mexican-inspired Topolobampo on North Clark Street as one of their Chicago faves. This gourmet Mexican restaurant offers two five-course tasting menu options, classic and seasonal, along with a seven-course tasting menu
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
Spiaggia
This upscale restaurant, which presides at the head of the Magnificent Mile, was the Obamas' restaurant pick the Saturday night after Barack Obama won his bid to become president of the United States.
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
RPM Steak
Back in 2014, when Barack Obama was campaigning for then-Gov. Pat Quinn in Chicago, he made a pit stop at the River North steakhouse for a bite to eat with Marty Nesbitt, chair of the Obama Foundation, and White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett.
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Chicago, IL
restaurants
Posted about 5 years ago
MacArthur's Restaurant
This popular soul food mecca on the city's far west side got a mention in Barack Obama's book "Audacity of Hope" as one of his favorite restaurants in the city. Word is he loves their turkey legs and dressing
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