Obama Explains Willie Mae’s Scotch House Grease Spot

By Jason Dick

Posted August 27, 2015 at 5:38pm

“If you come to New Orleans and you don’t get a grease spot on your clothing, you didn’t really enjoy the city.”

— President Barack Obama, reflecting Friday on the stain on his suit, courtesy of eating the fried chicken at Willie Mae’s Scotch House in the Crescent City.

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