Obama surprises Michelle with birthday dinner

US President Barack Obama gave his wife Michelle a birthday surprise, treating the First Lady to a slap-up meal at Restaurant Nora, a celebrated organic eatery in Washington. Michelle, who turns 46 today, arrived with the president wearing a black, long-sleeved dress to a table full of family and close friends.

US President Barack Obama gave his wife Michelle a birthday surprise on Saturday, treating the First Lady to a slap-up meal at

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Restaurant Nora, a celebrated organic eatery in Washington.

There was no sign of the couple's daughters Malia and Sasha as Michelle, who turns 46 on Sunday, arrived with the president wearing a black, long-sleeved dress to a table full of family and close friends.

Restaurant Nora, which describes itself as America's first certified organic restaurant, has a chef's tasting menu at 66 dollars and main courses that include Sauteed Amish Veal Scalloppine and Shichimi Crusted Tofu Hot Pot.