The President ate at Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House today
 

I'll try to link a video if I can find the one that just aired...

Mrs. Wilkes' has never advertised and has no need to do so, but this will probably result in a spike in tourism.

He was passing the platters of fried chicken, collard greens, squash casserole family style...just like folks have been doing for decades :-)

That's funny - I saw that on the news and thought that looked like Mrs. Wilkes dining room, where I ate once about 25 years ago, and now you've confirmed it. Thanks, starrs.

Glad it worked out better than the last time a President and "Wilkes" got together

In between, the President surprised diners at Mrs. Wilkes, an iconic Southern restaurant that features family-style seating.

About 50 people packed the dining room, and all stood as Mr. Obama shook hands in the low-ceilinged room.

Ed and Carol Enciso of Chicago got to shake hands with the President and she got a photo.

"This is the most exciting thing!" she said.

Mr. Obama sat with six guests and Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson, who sat to his left.

Fried chicken was piled on a plate in front of them.

As Mr. Obama chatted with a man from Charlotte, N.C., he spooned baked beans and ambrosia on his plate.

"I don't want any lectures about my cholesterol," he told the press. "Don't tell Michelle."

http://www.gpb.org/news/2010/03/02/p...isits-savannah

My niece is at SCAD. They all cut classes to stand out in the rain and wait for the Pres.

Did he have to stand in a long line to get in, just like we did when we went there? :S- Somehow I doubt it! I hope he enjoyed his meal there as much as we did.