The Obamas celebrated Michelle's birthday at a trendy restaurant that the average American can't even go to yet - here's what it's like

A Rake's Progress

• The Obamas celebrated Michelle's birthday at the trendy Washington, DC restaurant A Rake's Progress. 
• A Rake's Progress isn't even open to the public yet - but it's one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2018. 
• Here's what we know about the buzzy restaurant so far. 

Being the former president of the United States has some culinary perks. 

Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated the former first lady's birthday at At Rake's Progress on Wednesday, The Washington Post reported. The restaurant, from James Beard Award-winning chef Spike Gjerde, is located in the Line Hotel - and it isn't even open to the public yet. 

While the restaurant hasn't officially opened yet, a few people have managed to visit. A Rake's Progress started offering previews in December even though the official opening isn't happening until late January. 

Here's everything we know about A Rake's Progress before its official January 29 opening date. 

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