Eat and Drink Your Way Through Election Day

No matter what your opinions are this election day, these patriotic food and drink specials will put you (or at least your taste buds) at ease. Vote and then reap the culinary benefits from these politically-inspired menus at restaurants around New York City.

Magnolia Bakery: Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

Magnolia Bakery

As the election comes to an end, indulge in some Magnolia cupcakes sporting “Hillary,” “Trump,” and “I Voted” designs. The candidate-themed cupcakes are available throughout all of the New York bakery locations for $5.25 a piece.

Date: Tuesday, November 8

The Meatball Shop: Free Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls

Meatball lovers listen up — The Meatball Shop will give out complimentary orders of mini buffalo chicken meatballs this election day to any hungry patrons that come in flashing their voting stickers. Stop by any of The Meatball Shop locations for these spicy buffalo treats. 

Date: Tuesday, November 8

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: “F*ckit Buckit” and Election-Themed Wings

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

For one day only, all nine locations of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que are offering an “Election Wing Menu.” Try the “Left Wings” that come in mild, moderate, and “Nasty” or the “Right Wings” that come in a variety of mild, moderate, and “Deplorable.” If you’re one of the undecided ones, get the combo bucket appropriately named the “F*ckit Buckit.” It doesn’t matter which side you’re on, you can still enjoy some saucy wings. 

Date: Tuesday, November 8

Playa Betty’s: Free Frozen Paloma Shots

Head over to Playa Betty’s, serving up California-style beach food, for a taco party this election day. The build-your-own taco platter, $14, comes with red, white, and blue flour tortillas with meat fillings (chicken, beef, or baby shrimp) and a selection of toppings. If you show up with your “I Voted” sticker you’ll get a Frozen Paloma shot finished with a blue liqueur floater, on the house.

Address: Playa Betty’s, 320 Amsterdam Ave
Date: Tuesday, November 8

Mile End Delicatessen: Election-Themed Menu

Alex Ostroff / Mile End

Mile End Delicatessen has launched its very own election day menu with candidate-themed dishes like “The Nasty Woman” burger (bacon, cheese, and hot peppers), and “The Move to Canada” (classic poutine with maple bacon). If the down-ballot menu is more your style, go for the “Grandpa Bernie” (smoked turkey, smoked turkey leg rillettes, sour pickle, and mustard, on rye) or the “Marco Reubeno” (corned beef or smoked turkey, melted swiss, kraut, and Russian dressing, on toasted pumpernickel).

Address: Mile End Delicatessen, 97 Hoyt St
Date: Tuesday, November 8