A saucy wing ding...and some science geek fun...
Almost as soon as he landed in upstate New York at about 1:30 today, President Obama made a pit stop at local landmark eatery Duff's Famous Wings, in Cheektowaga. The pooler on duty, ever aware of the influence at home, noted "Dozens of onlookers are waiting and watching outside, no doubt eager to learn what he's eating and how it squares with the First Lady's obesity initiative." One onlooker wasn't at all interested in national health policy: Luann Haley, 45, told President Obama "You're a hottie with a smokin' little body."
The President, laughing, gave Haley a big hug. It's a long way from kissing babies up there in New York, wink wink wink. But there was some of that, too.
"He gave me a squeeze!" Haley said, and the President advised her that Mrs. Obama would be watching it all on TV.
"That's all right,'' Haley said, and turned to the cameras. "Hi Michelle, eat your heart out."
The President strode to the counter to speak with the receptionist, Mary DiGiacomo, who told him Duff's had a lunch special but he demurred, and quietly placed a different order. She tried to tell him it would be on the house.
“No, I’ve got to pay,’’ President Obama insisted, pulling out his wallet, which sported a $5 bill on top.
Pool, who is Sheryl Gay Stolberg of NY Times, asked the President what he got.
“Wings!’’ the President declared. “This is the wing capital!”
A painted sign on the restaurant wall says: Duff’s Famous Wings. Medium is HOT. Medium hot IS VERY HOT. Hot IS VERY VERY HOT.
President Obama ordered his wings medium, but was told halfway through his meet-and-greet with what turned out to be about 100 guests and customers that he needed to get them extra spicy. So he called out to the restaurant staff that he would have five regular, five extra spicy. They cost $10.82. Pool didn't see him pay.
Info: Duff's Famous Wings is at 550 Dick Rd Depew, NY 14043. Phone: 716-683-3090.
By Obama Foodorama
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