Delayed by debate, Obamas finally mark 20th anniversary

Chicago Tribune ^ | October 6, 2012 | Reuters

[Cincinatus' Wife]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama finally celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Saturday - a romantic night on the town that came three days late after being pre-empted by a high-stakes presidential debate.

The first couple marked the occasion with a dinner for two at the Bourbon Steak restaurant in the Four Seasons hotel in Washington's upscale Georgetown section.

....The small pool of journalists who normally accompany Obama in his motorcade went along for the ride on Saturday's date night, but did not catch a glimpse of the couple during their two-hour, 20-minute outing.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

More: "Washington, DC-- Keeping his promise to his wife for a belated celebration, on Saturday President Obama escorted First Lady Michelle Obama to a private twentieth wedding anniversary dinner at the chic, upscale Bourbon Steak restaurant in Georgetown. The First Couple's special day was on Wednesday, the night of the first Presidential Debate, and they made up for the delay with a two-hour dinner that began at 7:36 PM. The fete followed a day of seclusion for the President at the White House, his first full day at home in a week. Executive Chef Adam Sobel created a special multi-course feast for the First Couple, offering some dishes that aren't on Bourbon Steak's seasonal American cuisine menu."

What would you have ordered -- what is your bill?

Georgetown Four Seasons Bourbon Steak House dinner menu

Was there someone looking back across the table at Michelle? Was someone sitting in the chair?

[Credit Michael Kleinberg] - The new Bourbon Steak restaurant in Georgetown’s Four Seasons Hotel has become a big draw on the D.C. circuit: former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dined on the same night; Brad Pitt, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have been spotted there as well.

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[fatnotlazy]

So much for “sacrifice.”

The dictator and his wife live it up on our money, while we go on food stamps and eat hamburger.

These two are pigs.

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Was Obama stoned the same way he was stoned during the POTUS debate??? Two evil, horrible, hate America people!!! I see this low life Muslim Obama dining and celebrating with his wife, and then I see the four slaughtered and murdered bodies of our murdered Ambassador to Libya, two brave Navy seals and a fine intelligence officer, all killed because of a lack of support and care from the Obama White House!!! These people should not be celebrated, respected, they should be thrown out of office in disgrace and failure to our country!!!

[Arthur McGowan]

No trip to Man’s Country?

[American Constitutionalist]

The REAL reason why they are laughing...

Ha ha ha .... Spreading the Misery Around : $ 5.35 a gallon ? Live with it Americans...

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Since I'd be dining with my spouse I estimate that OUR tab (with tax and tip) would come to about $500.

My selection -- as "cost" isn't a consideration....... right...

MARYLAND CRAB "LOUIE" crisp lettuce, louie dressing, avocado - $28

BRAISED VEAL CHEEKS ricotta agnolotti, salsify, bone marrow - $19

LOCAL PASTURED DRY AGED MEATS 32 oz bone in ribeye (aged) 50 day - $85

SALT-BAKED POTATO, BACON, SCALLION, CRÈME FRAÎCHE - $10

WOOD-ROASTED “MAGICAL” MUSHROOMS - $10

TUSCAN KALE, GARLIC CONFIT, CRISPY - $10

Desserts $11. [DESSERTS CAN ALSO BE PAIRED WITH A TASTING TRIO FROM WILLET WAREHOUSE H (30 SUPPLEMENT) - ADDITIONAL DESSERT WINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE PAGE FOLLOWING YOUR CHEESE SELECTION

Wine List -- up to $5000.00 for Château de Beaucastel Hommage à J. Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 3L

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Sub-Saharan, Muslim Slave Merchant, from Kenya, Obama, dreaming about his communist father, and dining on “our” nickel with his hate America, Black racist wife, Michelle just like the many tyrant leaders in the Middle East and sub-Sahara Africa!!! This, while millions of Americans, including millions of Black Americans are suffering from unemployment and tough times making ends meet. What dirt bags these people are!!!

[tinamina]

I haven’t looked at the menu but my first thought was: How much did it cost US to shut down the whole elite hotel and the IN restaurant/bar to acommodate the Obama date?

How much more did we have to pay for this sham, I mean?

I wonder how much we all sacrificed to have these people act out this sham infomercial...all for a photo opp with stupid ice cream cups and neither looks impressed with each other, let alone intimate?

[Bullish]

This would make a GREAT roadside billboard in the battleground states.

[tinamina]

Also...did GWB and Laura do this? Did Clinton and Hillary? Does anyone have an example of blatant anniversary use of government resources to give the special couple this type of treatment?

[Ezekiel]

The dictator and his wife live it up on our money, while we go on food stamps and eat hamburger.

That's right out of a movie!

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Also...did GWB and Laura do this? .....

I guess we should be grateful he didn't fly her to NYC this time for a date.

[dalereed]

I think we ordered pizza from Pizza Hut delivered on our 20th, it’s hard to remember, that was 34 years ago.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Limousine Liberals “care” about the poor — they want “greedy, rich” Americans [small business owners/both parents working/holding down 2 or more jobs Americans] to cough up their “fair share” so that they can redistribute it and “grow” their base.

[liberalh8ter]

Now, now everyone......give these people a break. It’s not like there’s a whole kitchen staff of accomplished chefs at the White House or anything ....../s

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Obama family 'costs taxpayers $1.4BILLION per year' (that's 20 times more expensive than British Royal Family)..."And even the Obamas' dog Bo costs the taxpayer thousands of dollars - his handler is reportedly paid over $100,000 a year......"

[WhirlwindAttack]

According to “Dreams of my father” Their anniversary is on Nov. 10th.

[American Constitutionalist]

Spreading the misery around: Obama “ live with it “ ..

[American Constitutionalist]

” Limousine Liberals “care” about the poor “ ....... when it’s expedient and profitable to do so... other wise ignore the poor at the door.

[Cincinatus' Wife]