rose's luxury is a restaurant on barracks row in washington, d.c., created by chef-owner aaron silverman. it is known for not taking reservations which creates long lines, such that a nearby bar's top cocktail is called 'waiting for rose's' and linewaiters are reported to make up to thirty dollars an hour waiting in line. president barack obama celebrated his 54th birthday at rose's, after first lady michelle obama previously ate at the restaurant.