The power lunch is a constant of Washington 's elite . Executive chef of Charlie Rose says every member of Congress has been in . Most presidents since then have dined at The Ivy . Thirty-seven years ago , Tommy Jacomo moved to Washington with his brother and built The Palm with his bare hands . The Oval Room , Harvard Club and Old White House are steps from the White House .
The power lunch is a constant of Washington 's elite . Executive chef of Charlie Rose says every member of Congress has been in . Most presidents since then have dined at The Ivy . The Oval Room , Harvard Club and Old White House are steps from the White House .