FOOD & DINING

Election Day parties, food and drink specials around Phoenix

Kellie Hwang
The Republic | azcentral.com
Await the final hours of the 2016 Presidential election at a bar or restaurant around the Valley. Several are offering specials.

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.

The exterior signage of DeSoto Central Market in downtown Phoenix.

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.

Drexyl will offer a variety of drinks for $1 on Election Day for customers wearing "I Voted" stickers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

The Conflicted Burger at BurgerFi will be $5 on Election Day for anyone wearing "I Voted" stickers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Shake Shack will offer customers a free frozen custard on Election Day if they mention the promotion.

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.

Marcellion Ristorante will serve the specialty drink the Bourbon Buck on Election Day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

The Orange You Glad It's Over will be only 45 cents on Nov. 9 at Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt.

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