Election Day parties, food and drink specials around Phoenix
It has been one crazy roller coaster of an election year, and in the final hours of the 2016 presidential election, we could all use a pick-me-up.
On Election Day, several Valley spots are hosting watch parties or offering discounts on food and beverages. Here are parties and food and drink deals on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Arizona Democratic Party Election Night Party
Join the Arizona Democratic Party in downtown Phoenix to watch the election results unfold. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Details: 7 p.m.-midnight. Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N. First St., Phoenix. Free, register online. azdems.org.
AZGOP Election Night Party
Join the Arizona Republican Party in downtown Phoenix to watch the election results unfold.
Details: 6-11 p.m. Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 N. Second St., Phoenix. Free, register online. az.gop.
Crescent Ballroom
This popular downtown Phoenix music venue will show election results on the big screen in the lounge and on the new balcony. Enjoy drink specials and Mexican fare, including burritos and tacos, and specialties like the Lalo Burger and Sonoran Dog.
Details: 6-11 p.m. 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
DeSoto Central Market
After you've cast your ballot, head over to this downtown Phoenix food hall to watch results on big screens inside and on the patio. For $10, get a grilled beer-poached bratwurst, side and beer or soda. Buckets of Dos XX or Miller Lite are $15. If your nerves are getting the best of you, release some tension by playing a round of cornhole or ping pong.
Details: 5-11:30 p.m. 915 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-680-7747, desotocentralmarket.com.
Kobalt Bar
After voting, head to this Phoenix gay bar and, as its Facebook invite says, "Watch history unfold together." Tuesday night specials include happy hour until close, plus karaoke later in the night.
Details: 5-9 p.m. 3110 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-264-5307, kobaltbarphoenix.com.
AMC Westgate
AMC Stubs is hosting Election Night watch parties at select theaters across the country. The "Blue Theatre" event has already filled up at the Esplanade location, but there is still room for the "Red Theatre" watch party at Westgate AMC in Glendale. The Star-Spangled Sipper is the exclusive cocktail at all events.
Details: Door opens at 4:30 p.m., event starts at 5 p.m. AMC Westgate 20, 9400 W. Hanna Lane, Glendale. Free, must register online. 623-772-1371, amctheatres.com.
Drexyl Modern American
This Scottsdale restaurant will offer $1 drinks for those who are wearing "I Voted" stickers. The discount applies to mai tai, margarita, piña colada and lemon drop, plus select white and red wine.
Details: 8877 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-840-1861, drexylusa.com.
Burger Theory
This Arcadia-area burger restaurant will offer half-priced appetizers for those who come in wearing "I Voted" stickers. Appetizers include buttermilk chicken tenders, firecracker shrimp, nachos and flatbreads.
Details: 4401 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-358-0924, burgertheoryphx.com.
BurgerFi
This Mesa spot just happens to serve a pretty appropriate burger for this presidential election. The Conflicted Burger features Angus and veggie patties with American cheese, white Cheddar, lettuce, tomato and Burgerfi sauce. Anyone wearing an "I Voted" sticker can get it for $5 (normally $8-$9).
Details: BurgerFi, 1939 S. Val Vista Drive, Mesa. 480-545-9720, burgerfi.com.
Shake Shack
The burger restaurant, which has three Valley locations, will offer customers a free scoop of frozen custard on Election Day for those who mention the promotion, and for all veterans on Veterans Day. Also, food delivery service DoorDash will waive the delivery fee for Shake Shack orders on Election Day.
Details: Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Friday, Nov. 11. Kierland Commons, Greenway Parkway and Scottsdale Road, Phoenix. 602-362-2020. Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-903-3240. Scottsdale Fashion Square, Camelback and Scottsdale roads, 602-270-8825. shakeshack.com. doordash.com.
Marcellino Ristorante
This high-end Italian restaurant in Scottsdale will feature the Bourbon Buck. What's in it? "As in politics, we won’t tell you anything, but it’s a nonpartisan pain reliever," the description reads. The drink is $12.
Details: 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-990-9500, marcellinoristorante.com.
The Refuge
Everyone who comes in showing an “I Voted” sticker gets a free small cappuccino.
Details: 4727 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-265-1725, therefugeaz.com.
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt
On Wednesday, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt will sell its Orange You Glad It's Over smoothie for 45 cents. The limited edition, 16-ounce smoothies include nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt, ice, mandarin oranges and carrots. Bananas Smoothies branches in Arizona are joint locations with sister concept Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads.
Details: Wednesday, Nov. 9. Arizona Mills, Interstate 10 and Baseline Road, Tempe. Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler. greenleafsbananas.com.
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