LIFE - Where Obama Eats

Introduction

Fri, 29 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT

Is Barack Obama a foodie? Signs point to yes. Here's a list of places he's eaten so you can follow in his culinary footsteps, starting with Five Guys, the East Coast's best burgers.

Ray's Hell Burger, Arlington Virgina

Tue, 05 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT

President Barack Obama and Vice President Biden give their lunch order at Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington, Virginia. The trip caused quite a stir among right wing pundits when Obama ordered his burger with Dijon mustard. "I hope you enjoyed that fancy burger, Mr. President," Sean Hannity said on his show.

Ben's Chili Bowl, Washington D.C.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama orders his lunch at Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C, accompanied by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty (back R). Ben's used to feature a sign reading "List of who eats free at Ben's: Bill Cosby. NO ONE ELSE." The sign has since been modified to read "Who eats free at Ben's: Bill Cosby, The Obamas."

Dooky Chase, New Orleans, Louisiana

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:00:00 EST

Candidate Obama tucks into a some gumbo during his visit to the Dooky Chase restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, in February 2008.

Kokonuts Shave Ice, Hawai'i Kai, Hawaii

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:00:00 EST

The president orders his daughters and their friends a lemon-lime and cherry version of the islands' monster version of the snow cone.

Citronelle, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Sat, 02 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT

A Secret Service Agent watches over people as they try and get a glimpse of first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at Citronelle in Georgetown.

Pi, St. Louis, Missouri

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:09:30 EDT

Obama once ordered a deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza not from one of the many fine choices in his adopted hometown, Chicago (his daughters are regulars at Medici's on 57th Street), but from Pi restaurant in St. Louis.

Spiaggia, Chicago, Illinois

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama and Michelle leave Spiaggia restaurant after having a date-night dinner overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Manny's Coffee Shop and Deli, Chicago, Illinois

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama and senior advisor Valerie Jarrett look at slices of pie at a working lunch at Manny's Coffee Shop and Deli in Chicago.

Manny's Coffee Shop and Deli, Chicago, Illinois

Fri, 29 Oct 2004 03:00:00 EDT

Senatorial candidate Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley eat their lunch at Manny's.

Pat's King of Steaks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Presidential candidate Barack Obama and wife Michelle perform a Philly tradition and pay a visit to Pat's King of Steaks.

Sylvia's Restaurant, New York, N.Y.

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 03:00:00 EDT

Barack Obama has enjoyed soul food at the Harlem institution Sylvia's.

Johnny J's Diner

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:00:00 EST

Presidential candidate Barack Obama pays a visit to Johnny J's Diner in Casper, Wyoming.

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Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:00:00 EST

Presidential candidate Barack Obama gets his meal to go from Johnny J's Diner in Casper, Wyoming.

Blue Hill, New York City, New York

Sun, 31 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT

From the rooftops, Secret Service guards watch the president eat at the intimate Blue Hill in the West Village during one of his date nights with Michelle.

P.J. and Company, Reno, Nevada

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Open wide! Presidential candidate Barack Obama takes a bite of carrot cake during a visit to the P.J. and Company Restaurant in Reno, Nevada.

Glider Diner, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EDT

On the campaign trail, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama eats breakfast with U.S. Senator Bob Casey at the Glider Diner. Guess that answers the question whether our president's a pancake or waffle man.

Four Seasons Family Restaurant, Greenwood, Indiana

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama talks with locals while eating at the Four Seasons Family Restaurant in Greenwood, Ind.

Longstreet Deli, Petersburg, Virginia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Still on the campaign trail, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama takes a sip of a drink from a lunch stop at Longstreet Deli in Petersburg, Va. Soon he'd have someone to go halfsies with -- he announced Joe Biden as his running mate shortly after.