Overview

• Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on May 23, 2025.
• Owned by Chef Cliff Rome, Peach’s Restaurant is part of a new partnership with the Obama Presidential Center to supply its dining operations.
• The collaboration, branded as Bamjoy, combines Rome’s Joy brand with Bon Appétit’s expertise to serve the center’s café, restaurant, and catering needs.
• Obama emphasized the initiative’s goal to act as an economic engine for Bronzeville and praised Chef Rome as an outstanding partner in this effort.
• During the visit, Obama greeted diners, posed for photos, and shared his vision for community-driven development tied to the Presidential Center.