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President Obama and First Lady Making Member Restaurants "the Scene"
February 2, 2009
From CNN Producer Rachel Streitfeld
WASHINGTON (CNN)– President Barack Obama pledged to bring change to Washington.
Now that he's moved to town, local restaurant owners are hoping he'll keep his campaign promise.
After eight years of largely being ignored by a homebody president, Washington restaurateurs are throwing open their doors to the new first family — dreaming of a presidential visit that would undoubtedly spark buzz at a time when some restaurants are struggling.
Now that he's moved to town, local restaurant owners are hoping he'll keep his campaign promise.
After eight years of largely being ignored by a homebody president, Washington restaurateurs are throwing open their doors to the new first family — dreaming of a presidential visit that would undoubtedly spark buzz at a time when some restaurants are struggling.