Sarah Nixon said yesterday that the restaurant was given 20 minutes notice of the presidential visit, but the wait and kitchen staff rose to the challenge to serve up a memorable meal. They were rewarded at the end of the night, when the President himself requested group photos. “He was kind enough to take a picture with the people that make us look good every single day,” said Mrs. Nixon.
She declined to say what the President and his wife had eaten for dinner that night. “I served them a glorious Menemsha sunset,” Mrs. Nixon said, who reported that the Obamas had gone outside to take in the view and wander the property.
Inside, the President asked Mrs. Nixon’s 12-year-old daughter for advice on the menu. “Maggie, what do you like?” he had asked. She responded: “I like horseback riding,” which drew laughter from both families.
“He couldn’t have been more gracious,” Mrs. Nixon said of Mr. Obama.