John F. Kennedy opted to serve New England lobster, Ronald Reagan a California-inspired garden salad – and James Buchanan 400 gallons of oysters. Held at Statuary Hall in the US Capitol, the inaugural luncheon for a new president is as much part of inauguration day as the swearing-in ceremony and the inaugural address.
Nixon enjoyed pineapple slices topped with cottage cheese and washed down with a glass of milk
First time around, in 2017, Donald Trump’s inaugural meal featured dishes including Maine lobster and Gulf shrimp. But for those not on the guest list to find out what he serves tomorrow (McDonald’s ice cream, perhaps?), there are plenty of other opportunities to eat like a president in Washington DC. Many of the city’s restaurants and diners make a selling point out of how often tenants of the Oval Office have graced their tables.
Of course, with great power comes great responsibility, but not necessarily great taste.
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