George Bush To Become First Sitting President To Skip "21," Swanky New York Restaurant, Since FDR

The New York Post reports that George Bush is close to becoming the first sitting president since FDR to skip out on New York's famed "21" restaurant:

GEORGE W. Bush is about to destroy a cherished tradition at '21.' "We've hosted every sitting president since FDR, but GWB hasn't been here in his eight years," a source at famed eatery told us. "Everybody around him - Dick Cheney, Laura Bush, Barbara and Jenna, Karl Rove, Condi Rice and George H.W. and Barbara Bush - has made it." Dubya did eat at '21' when he was governor of Texas, but that doesn't count.

John F. Kennedy famously ate at "21" the night before his inauguration, and the restaurant's website shows that both Bush's father and Richard Nixon enjoyed Table #7 in the bar room, while Laura Bush and her daughters preferred to hold court at Table #55. Bill Clinton, along with members of the Kennedy Family, prefers Table #31. See below:

Comments

[SmolderingRuin]

God, he looks ridiculous in that hat.

[EuroRant1]

Yep, I think he looks dandy.
After all, that good ol' bo-ey was born, bred and educated right there in good ol' ... um ... um ...
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er... new england.

[rf-hawaii]

A true Republican. Not a genuine bone in his body. Possessing nothing that isn't stolen.

[CologneCitizen]

Winner,winner, chicken dinner.

[bascombe]

all hat no cattle.

[Bendersky]

Nice hat. Anybody who looks THAT good in a cowboy hat must be a good leader.

[jneuman771]

That statement could also go with the people who thought he would be great for having a beer with. Didn't work too well for the country..............I also forgot if you steal the elections they won't seat you?

[myfatherschild]

When does he plan on showing us his leadship skills? It's been at least 8 years.....we are still waiting.....

[speakyourmind]

I'm pretty sure Bendersky was being sarcastic.

[rf-hawaii]

He's been a great leader all along -- in his dreams.

[hortonhearsawho2]

21 serves no crap!

[hortonhearsawho2]

Table for Crap...would've sounded awkward afterall...

[lisakaz2]

Bet they're glad they can say that.

[Rule Of Law]

Bush snubs American People for 8 years! There's your story.

[Oonagh]

21 should count their blessings.. the restaurant business is not too good right now and he could add to their misery.

[proudandtrue]

I've lived here for over 10 yrs and had a number of great meals at 21 Club. Glad W hasn't been there. Will celebrate this good news at 21 next week!!!

[FreedomCorpse]

Only elected presidents ate there.

[texasrodeoqueen]

good point

[ErnestineBass]

HEH! Exactly!

[MarvBitesBack]

So Jerry Ford missed out, too? Also, didn't you notice that Mr. Stole Illinois F Kennedy also ate there?

[brooklyncitizen]

Bush is not welcome in NYC.

[CindyKay]

He isn't Welcome on Earth !

[tay tay]

Bush can't count pass 20...

[thepoliticalcat]

... and that's using all fingers and toes!

[liberalsrheros]

he gets to 19 and can't find the thumb up his ......

[Seven7s]

If they were smart they'd market it as a positive.

"Hosted every sitting President EXCEPT GEORGE BUSH"

That actually sounds like an accomplishment if you read it. But then again these are rich business people so they probably voted for the guy and are truly disappointed.

[brooklyncitizen]

LOL

[JulieCarol]

LOL! Exactly what I was gonna say!

[PennP]

I've seen solicitations for business, but this is pathetic.

[larry278]

Hey, it's New York City & it's the restaurant business. 21 doesn't, too often, advertise that it was a speak easy. Without promotion, 21 could have folded a long time ago. A number of restaurants don't last 5 years.