Obama celebrates bday at Indian eatery

US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle chose a posh Indian restaurant to celebrate the presidents 52nd birthday.

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US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle chose a posh Indian restaurant frequented by the elite for an intimate dinner date to celebrate the presidents 52nd birthday.

The couple celebrated the presidents birthday with dinner at award-winning Rasika restaurant near the White House in Washingtons West End neighbourhood Thursday. The President and First Lady are going out to dinner to celebrate his birthday, the White House said.

Leaving the White House earlier,Michelle was spotted wearing a knee-length,backless black dress. The president was dressed in his usual suit.

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According to the restaurants website,Rasika serves modern Indian cuisine,offering small plates,a modern lounge,and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

The travelling press pool reported few people seemed to notice as the motorcade drove down Pennsylvania Ave,stopping at the lights along the way.

The president,who turned 52 on Sunday,spent his birthday weekend celebrating with friends and family at Camp David. Rasika restaurant,owned by Delhi-born Ashok Bajajs Knightbridge group,is a popular restaurant in Washington. Bajaj owns award-winning restaurants in UK and US.