IN THIS PHOTO ESSAY POST:
We were treated to box lunches the day of the Press Preview at the Obama Presidential Center (June 3, 2026).
(P.S. Aside: My #SetBuddies and yours from extras filming the NBC TV Series “Chicago Fire” always look forward to the delicious Chocolate Chip cookies from Mario’s Catering, the show’s longtime caterer, but these chocolate chip cookies from Tafari’s Kitchen were the absolute bomb!)
(SP/Photos by/Copyright 2026 Rieny G. Cualoping - June) via cell cam
(The late) Chef Tafari Campbell was a sous chef at The White House during the Obama Presidential years, and he later became the personal chef to the Obamas for many years when they returned to private life.
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Chicago is such a great foodie town. In the preceding posts, a bit about culinary experiences at the Obama Presidential Center from the media kit. (IMAGE: Flyer Front and Back)
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(Orig. Post 6/4/26) It’s always nice to visit a new building (plural in this case) for the first time, but there was such exciting energy yesterday at the Press Preview for the Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center and Grounds! Congrats to the team and especially to our colleague vendors who had the opportunity to work on this HUGE important project!
Grand Opening (Invite-Only) June 18, 2026; Public Opening June 19, 2026 www.obama.org
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