President Obama gave Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel a bit of special attention last night, taking her out to a private dinner at 1789 Restaurant in Georgetown. Tonight, the two have a more buttoned-down affair at the State Dinner in the Rose Garden (it's the first time one has been held there). First Lady Michelle Obama will preview details about the dinner at the conclusion of an event this afternoon about the importance of women in diplomacy.
Since most of us won't be attending tonight's dinner, check out instead these spots where commanders-in-chief have dined through the years, or instead drop in on one of President Obama's favorite eateries.
The Georgetown Voice managed to film the crowd at The Tombs cheering as the president and Merkel exited 1789 last night. You might want to turn the volume down to view the below video, we've got some screamers on our hands:
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