Obama Makes Time for Some Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles During Rush Hour L.A. Arrival

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Sometimes the craving hits--so what if you are the POTUS and the city is on traffic lockdown during their already busy rush hour to accommodate your arrival--and you need some Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles. And stop is exactly what President Obama did last night, en route to two pricey fundraisers, with an unscheduled snack break at the Roscoe's in Mid-City on Pico.

So what did Obama order up at the famous L.A. eatery? He reportedly got the No. 9, which is the "Country Boy" (3 wings with choice of waffle, potato salad or French fries).

L.A. Observed has details from the pool reporter:

Pool had to enter from the rear, to see booths full of early-dining families stretching and craning their necks excitedly to watch POTUS, who already was at the counter ordering for himself and nearby aides, including Valerie Jarrett, Jay Carney, David Plouffe and Marvin Nicholson. With him was Representative Karen Bass, the Democrat who represents the area in the House. [...]

POTUS, coatless and shirt sleeves rolled, then walked to one side of the restaurant and greeted the diners in each vinyl-covered booth. After he’d shaken hands and chatted with a young African-American boy who looked to be about 10, and moved on, the boy turned to the white man he was dining with and said, “I’m never going to wash my hand again.” For minutes afterward he continued to hold his left hand aloft, fingers spread, as his eyes followed POTUS around the room as if in wonder.

Obama worked the room, and the pool reporter noted he was making a lot of small talk and signing autographs. Hugs were given, photos were taken. The food was brought out in to-go containers.

Presumably Obama and the crew noshed on their way to Hancock Park to the home of James and Mai Lassiter and then to the nearby home of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. Who needs to drop thousands of dollars a plate for catered food when you can stop and drop less than $10 on some legendary local fried chicken, right, POTUS?

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By Lindsay William-Ross in Food on October 25, 2011 9:20 AM 0 Comments

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ShakinBoots

Obama stopping at Roscoes is equal to him picking up a baby and kissing it on the cheek for the cameras. PR bullsh*t. Yeah the food might be good, but he went because he wanted the photo op, and to make himself look like he was "down with the people".

"The people" should feel insulted by this, that he thinks they are SO stupid to believe the act. Hey, why don't we have another "beer summit" in front of 100s of cameras again while we're at it.

Does anybody else think it's UNpresidential for a President who claims to support Occupy Wall Street, to be having $7000 dinners right across the bay from where there was a civilian war zone and not even MENTION it!?

*****Remember, these are the people he claims to support while he ignores them, and does exactly what they are protesting against.*****

While he uses CA like a personal ATM machine, unemployed get taxed and are paying for his security and road closures for his 30 car
motorcade.

Hypocrisy anyone?

This guy's gotta go.

*spit*

phillyfanatic

So the naif in the WH is out campaigning , raising big bucks to fool and con the voters again. Yikes He spends a lot of time golfing, and raising bucks and kow towing to the fat cats ala the Entertainment Industry who are known for their political, spiritual, economic and cultural brilliance. Oh and they paid 35, 000 bucks to be with this sad sack socialist. Yikes. Please Lord help us to remove him, the Dems in Congress in the 2012 elections. Maybe even Richard Dawkins would approve. LOL

Political_Mine

Who really has the power... fat cats in Hollywood, or Fat Cats on Wall Street and Big Corporations? You can pray to the Lord all you want... just remember the lord answered the prayers of those that wanted Obama in office in the first place... so how does that work for you?

ShakinBoots

I doubt the "fat cats" needed to do any praying to get him into office. All they had to do was write checks to him and that's what they're doing again.

There is no difference between big money in Hollywoood and big money from Wall Street. They are exactly the same, and the end result is rich people buying the politicians they want.

Oh..and let's not forget that he "supports ows". *eye roll*
It's insane that people don't call him out on his hypocrisy.

Angelo R. Mozilo

What a contrived display by WH West. I was at the AFI recently and watching their restored print of Deuce Bigalow European Gigolo, which has a scene reminiscent of the Roscoe's rendezvous, i.e. Barack may have been trying to provoke the press. Win-win

Peanut_Butter

Can't wait till we get a vegan president.

Thorzyan

The review by the Task Force on Childhood Obesity says one out of every three children is overweight or obese. The task force is a key part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to solve the problem of obesity within a generation. President Obama ordered the comprehensive review of the issue.
The report includes familiar themes, emphasizing the importance of improved nutrition and physical activity. It also calls for some new and dramatic controls on the marketing of unhealthy foods.
The task force wants junk food makers and marketers to go on what amounts to an advertising diet. It says media characters that are often popular with kids should only be used to promote healthy products. If voluntary efforts fail to limit marketing of less healthy products to young viewers, the task force suggests the FCC should consider new rules on commercials in children’s programming. It also challenges food retailers to stop using in-store displays to sell unhealthy food items to children.
The advisory panel proposes better food content labeling on products and vending machines. Restaurants and vending machine companies are urged to display calorie counts. The experts say the FDA and USDA should cooperate with the food and beverage industries to develop a standard system of nutrition labeling on the front of packages. The study also suggests that restaurants should re-evaluate portion sizes, improve kids’ menus and list more healthy food choices.
The White House study says school systems should consider efforts to promote healthier food in cafeterias. One idea: “swap deep fryers for salad bars.”
In a proposal that’s sure to be popular with children, the panel says schools should promote recess for younger students and “physical activity breaks” for upper level grades.

LET THEM EAT SOY BEANS (While we have Roscoes fried chicken and waffles)

Nicholas

Exactly what I have come to expect from the Tea-Party know-nothing crowd. The entire point that seems to get lost with you Ayn Rand-lovin, get-the govmint-outta-my medicare, lowbrows is that you CAN indulge on fried chicken and waffles every now and again when you maintain an otherwise healthy and balanced diet.

Nobody is banning fried chicken. No reputable health expert has ever said you can NEVER eat fried chicken. The problem is too many Red State morons eat a KFC Double Stack every single day with a 60 ounce coke and they weigh 400 pounds! Check out the data -- the Red states are always the fattest. Obama IS setting a good example!

elking

if you have ever any food for Roscoe's you wouldn't say that. it is that good. that food did make it 2 blocks. I was there on the 10th and saw to actresses with their family chowing down and having a good time. good food, fast and friendly service, and a at home feel. being from Texas