President Obama and the first lady ended New Year’s day with a fancy dinner at Vintage Cave, an exclusive restaurant inside the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to White House press pool reports.
According to Honolulu Magazine, the members-only restaurant offers only one tasting menu for 13-15 courses, set at $295. Add wine, for two, and the bill is nearly $1,000.
But what’s more is the membership fee: a charter member pays $500,000, a special member pays $50,000, according to its website.
“At Vintage Cave Honolulu, one can enjoy exceptional food and wine at the hands of gifted masters of the culinary arts. ‘Chef’s recommendation’ commands a gravitas guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning palate. Seasoned sommelier’s conduct the process of pairing wine and food with true finesse and style. Secure in the natural embrace of the cave-like environment, guests are encouraged to relax, ‘hit reset’ and escape the ordinary,” its website describes.
The Obama family is expected to return to Washington, D.C., from their Hawaii vacation on Sunday.
