Valentine's Day not only provided sweet future memories for President and Michelle Obama, but also for Chicago's Table Fifty-Two chef and co-owner – with Julie Latsko – Art Smith.

"I was honored and humbled that President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama chose Table Fifty-Two as their Valentine's dinner retreat," Smith tells PEOPLE.

"I have cooked for many former presidents and Hollywood A-listers, and this was a milestone in my career – to serve my first acting President of the United States of America."