The Obama Menu: Dining with Barack Obama

One of the innovations of the Obama campaign of 2008 had a surprising culinary angle. The campaign’s famous fundraising and "person-to-person" dinners took place in people’s homes, in restaurants, and in hotels, and ranged from the humble to the extravagant. The Obama Menu includes not only the menus and dinner plans from these events, but also the stories, first-hand accounts, photographs, and recipes. The result is a unique view of this American candidate for president — from a culinary perspective.