Reporter Incensed Over 'Uppity' Obama's Expensive New Year's Dinner [View all]

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Source: Crooks and Liars.com

It was surprising to see that a president supposedly mindful of the theatre of the job decided that dining with the First Lady at a restaurant reserved for the richest one-percent of the richest one-percent last night was somehow a good idea. Just how expensive is this joint? Well, at the low-low price of $500,000, you can join as a member. Here’s how the restaurant describes some of the benefits on its website:

At Vintage Cave Honolulu, one can enjoy exceptional food and wine at the hands of gifted masters of the culinary arts. ‘Chef’s recommendation’ commands a gravitas guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning palate. Seasoned sommelier’s conduct the process of pairing wine and food with true finesse and style. Secure in the natural embrace of the cave-like environment, guests are encouraged to relax, ‘hit reset’ and escape the ordinary.

Of course, the president didn’t buy a membership, but did proceed with the price fix menu at $295.00 per person. According to Honolulu Magazine, “The total bill for two (at the restaurant), with wine, will approach $1000.00.” To provide context around what a grand gets those in the African-American community these days, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average black man earns $679.00 per week in the U.S., while black women earn $608.00 weekly (BLS reports white men and white women earn an average of $896.00 and $733.00, respectively). But remember, only Republican candidates looking to protect their wealthy friends with tax breaks are rich and self-absorbed…

I looked all over the internets for that article Joe Concha wrote criticizing any Republican for having a nice dinner out with his spouse on New Year's Day and couldn't find one. Pssssst, Joe. It's prix fixe, not Nixon's wage and price freeze. Geez, you made it sound like a conspiracy instead of a dinner. And hey--I don't have to eat there to know these details. Uncle Google can be your friend, too. The whole article oozes resentment and annoyance that the President would dare to eat dinner with his wife in an expensive restaurant. He's a Democrat, dammit!! A black Democrat, at that.

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