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riversedge

(70,307 posts)
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 11:36 AM Oct 2016

As Trump appears at D.C. hotel, his would-be chef José Andrés campaigns with Hillary Clinton

Source: washington post





By Abby Phillip October 26 at 10:05 AM


https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=&w=480

Spanish chef José Andrés speaks after being awarded two stars for his restaurant Mini Bar during the launch of the first Michelin Red Guide for Washington, D.C., at the residence of the French ambassador Oct. 13. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)



MIAMI — As Donald Trump prepares to appear at the grand opening of his new hotel in Washington, D.C., the celebrity chef who once had big plans for a restaurant there will be hanging out with Hillary Clinton.

José Andrés tweeted Wednesday that he was hopping on a flight to Tampa to join Clinton at a rally there Wednesday afternoon..................





..............A naturalized U.S. citizen who proudly employs immigrants at his many restaurants in the city, Andrés was incensed by Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric and pulled out of the project, a Spanish-Japanese fusion restaurant.

Trump sued, and Andrés countersued, and that matter still isn't settled. But Andrés has now become one of Trump's adversaries in his political fight with Clinton.....................

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/10/26/as-trump-appears-at-d-c-hotel-his-would-be-chef-jose-andres-campaigns-with-hillary-clinton/?postshare=751477494251785&tid=ss_tw



Maybe Jose will bring Hillary a Birthday cake??



Tweet:

José Andrés Verified account
?@chefjoseandres

You know it is going to be an amazing day when you are boarding a plane to #Tampa to join @HillaryClinton early voting rally!! #ImWithHer



HAPPY B. DAY



Amanda Renteria Retweeted
Samy Nemir Olivares ?@Samynemir 47m47 minutes ago

Press: How are you feeling @Hillary_esp?

(Photo via @dougmillsnyt)


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monmouth4

(9,710 posts)
4. I guess I was just taken aback when you can see her sheer joy and the faces on them. The
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 12:51 PM
Oct 2016

contrast was definitely noticeable..

eissa

(4,238 posts)
9. I've always wanted to dine at one of his restaurants
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 01:33 PM
Oct 2016

Have seen him numerous times on Bourdain's show and other programs, and his dishes always look so amazing.

murielm99

(30,765 posts)
10. I, too, would love to try his food.
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 05:10 PM
Oct 2016

I saw him earlier on CNN, talking about his support of Hillary.

kwassa

(23,340 posts)
11. I have, Jaleo in DC.
Wed Oct 26, 2016, 07:16 PM
Oct 2016

The first great tapas restaurant in the DC area. I ate there several times before I heard of the chef. Excellent food.

Jaleo is very popular.

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