The Obamas arrived at the inn and restaurant overlooking Menemsha harbor at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Obama wore a blue tunic and white pants, the president a long-sleeved button down shirt and dark trousers.
Greeting guests in foyer before dinner out at the Beach Plum Inn. — Remy Tumin
They chatted with people for a few minutes in the lounge area of the restaurant before being seated. A pink dahlia graced their table.
Kids colored with crayons on the long center communal table at the restaurant run by Chris Fischer, the Chilmark native and young celebrity chef on the Vineyard this summer.
The staff found out about their special dinner guests about an hour before the arrival. Bob and Sarah Nixon are the owners of the Beach Plum.
The menu changes daily. Tuesday’s menu included Menemsha mussels, black sea bass with eggplant and chick peas and pork shoulder for two with great northern beans. Food comes directly from Mr. Fischer’s family-owned Beetlebung Farm.
The Obamas both had salads; for dinner Mrs. Obama had mussels and Mr. Obama had lobster. They shared blueberry cake for dessert.
Chef Chris Fischer (left) presides over his kitchen. — Remy Tumin
Surrounded by Secret Service, Mr. Fischer presided over his kitchen with a cool hand.
“I saw Obama!” one little girl said as she left the restaurant.
The Obamas left the restaurant at about 9:15 p.m., shaking hands with fellow diners and posing for pictures with staff before they left.
There was a round of applause in the restaurant for the staff when the President and Mrs. Obama departed.
Remy Tumin contributed reporting.
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Marcia Jackson, Boston Ma
I am glad that the Obama Family is enjoying their vacation on the Island. I remember enjoying the seafood at Nancy's sitting with friends at the table overlooking the marina.
August 14, 2013 - 4:40pm
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