A trendy NYC restaurant didn't find out the Obamas were coming for dinner until 5 minutes before they arrived

Yelp When the Obamas showed up for dinner at Cosme last Monday night it was a surprise to everyone, including the restaurant's maître d', its waiters, and even its chef.  That's because when the Barack and Michelle Obama go out to dinner, they make a reservation under a pseudonym and only let the restaurant know they're coming a few minutes in advance.  I know this because I dined at Cosme, a trendy Mexican restaurant in New York City's Flatiron District, last Monday night. And on my way ...