Though President Obama's second inauguration day falls on a Sunday this year, the observed public swearing-in ceremony, inaugural address, parade, and officials balls will all be taking place on Monday the 21st in Washington.
And though the expected crowd of between 500,000 and 800,000 won't be quite as huge as it was in 2009, that doesn't mean DC restaurants won't be swarming with tourists and locals alike.
So if you are in town, take advantage of all the Obama- and presidential-themed food specials. Whether it's a former-Presidents-themed tasting menu or a Barack-tacular drink special, these are the best and wackiest deals in the DC area.
The Lincoln Restaurant is having a Presidential Tasting Menu.
The Lincoln Restaurant will be serving its Presidential Tasting Menu all weekend until Monday with dishes such as JFK fish chowder to start, Obama olive oil poached salmon as a main entree, and Ronald Reagan monkey bread pudding for dessert. The three-course meal will cost $45 and ends on the 21st.
Thunder Burger & Bar is serving a Hawaiian-themed menu to honor Obama.
Thunder Burger & Bar is celebrating all week with a special Hawaiian-inspired Presidential menu. Specials include an appetizer of Hawaiian-style Ahi poke and a dessert of macadamia nut pie with Kona-coffee ice cream. And if you're brave, try the Obama Burger (a "loco moco") with two scoops of rice, a burger patty, two fried eggs over easy, and topped with brown gravy.
Cashion's is having a three-course Barack Obama prix-fixe.
On inauguration day, Cashion’s will be offering its regular menu along with a three-course, Barack Obama-themed prix-fixe for $40.14 from 5:30-11pm. They'll be serving tuna poke, dry-aged beef strip loin, and a Hawaiian pineapple upside-down cake for dessert.
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