The First Lady and Sasha came down to the big city last night for some Louisiana cooking. They ate in the local bistro, Okra’s in the City of Manassas. It is reported that they did try the okra.
This outing was very low key. The Obamas didn’t request private seating and ordered off the menu.
According to News & Messenger:
And, of course, White House officials scoped out the area thoroughly.
Gilliam said they visited Manassas at least three times and called ahead when the big-name diners were about 20 minutes away from arriving.
“They check a place out fairly carefully, I guess,” he said.
Onlookers in Old Town were checking out Okra’s on Thursday, too, as it was clear that something was up.
Battle Street between Okra’s and Carmello’s & Little Portugal was blocked by what appeared to be Secret Service SUVs, and a state trooper paced around outside a police cruiser.
A Secret Service agent with a handheld metal-detector stood guard at Okra’s front door, and other agents were on the lookout nearby on the humid, rainy August night.
But anyone who hadn’t been tipped off to the celebrity sighting could easily have missed the first family’s exit.
I would say that Manassas City definitely slammed dunked the county on this one. Let the crowing begin. It’s a good thing I wasn’t in Okras. I am afraid I would have been rude and stared.
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At least they picked the best spot in Town for a casual meal. Red Beans and Rice with a hunk of Corn Bread is the way to go.
Awesome! Way to go, Manasas!
Somebody will most likely complain that Michelle should have taken her daughter to a DC eatery. Manassas outing cost too much, interrupt the natives’ lives, etc. ect.:)
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer restaurant owner. Charles is a welcoming host and the key lime pie is outstanding!
Okra’s is a good place to visit for lunch or dinner! Great food at
reasonable prices and first rate service. Charles and his staff
are special folks.
I’m honored that the First Lady chose to eat at my favorite Old Town Manassas restaurant! With the exception of the secret service checking everyone at the door and the side street full of official looking vehicles, it was just an ordinary night at Okra’s! 🙂 Cudos to Charles and his staff!
Well, they gotta eat somewhere, right?
I’m not sure why I have never eaten at Okra’s. It’s just not on my radar for some reason, but I know people love it. Will have to give it a try.
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