2009.04.30
Special guest at Judge's Chambers!
Lindsey Nair/The Roanoke Times
Can you make out that signature? That would be the autograph of former President Bill Clinton, who was in Roanoke Monday stumping for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe's Roanoke campaign headquarters are near The Judge's Chambers, a little cafe on First Street.
It seems the McAuliffe people have been enjoying The Judge's Chambers, which serves "heart healthy food" such as paninis, salads and wraps made with light condiments and turkey bacon or pepperoni. So they decided to order a bunch of lunches to-go for Clinton and his crew.
Chambers owner Waqar Malik doesn't know which order belonged to Clinton. Hardly anybody knew, it seems, in an effort to keep the prez's food safe. We do know that everybody ordered a panini except for one person, who got a wrap. Malik also sent over cookies and hot coffee. He said he didn't know until one hour before the order was due that he would be cooking for the former leader of the free world. Now, that seems like pressure to me! But Malik said he kept it all in stride.
Below the jump, check out a picture of Malik holding his autographed menu. And on a separate but related note, The Judge's Chambers has now set up a cute little outdoor dining area on the sidewalk. I'll attach a photo of that below the jump as well.
Judge's Chambers owner Waqar Malik
Outdoor dining at Judge's Chambers
That is so cool!! No matter what your politics are, having a former President eat your cooking is pretty neat.
I'm sure the former Pres would have also liked a biscuit from Tudor's and a hot dog or cheesy western, but it's nice that the McAuliffe campaign was looking out for his waistline.
Comment by Lori — April 30, 2009 @ 10:18 am
How cool for him! I got a panini there recently and it was wonderful. The bread was really crisp and not greasy at all.I'll definitely be going back.
Comment by Debbie — April 30, 2009 @ 10:40 am
This place is really good. 10-20 is an awesome 3way turkey lunch bomb. Basil makes the sandwich great.
Well worth the 'hike'. A+++ (eat your heart out food critic guy)
Comment by Rich — April 30, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
Great place to get breakfast or lunch! Now that they have opened up the outside to eat, it's made a huge impact on that area. Food is great and the people are even better!
Comment by Roanoke r — April 30, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
Glad to hear he's not scarfing down junk food anymore...and from the looks of him, it shows!
Comment by snapasnort — May 1, 2009 @ 8:20 am