If early voting lines are any indication, you might have quite a wait ahead of you on Election Day. But whether exercising your right to vote ends up taking minutes or hours, you’re definitely going to be in the mood for a little food by the time you’re done. In fact, showing your “I’m A Georgia Voter” sticker will even get you a discount at several local eateries. If you’re looking for a good deal or a just a comfortable place to watch the election coverage, here are some suggestions for where to go on Nov. 4.
Vote for good food
Area restaurants offer deals on Election Day
By Rachael Mason
Special to MetromixNovember 3, 2008
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The Melting Pot-Midtown
754 Peachtree Street NE - Atlanta404-389-0099
Wear your voter sticker to any of the Melting Pot locations throughout metro Atlanta and you’ll receive $15 off any four-course combination dinner for two. And no, the symbolism isn’t lost on us—America is indeed a melting pot, so what better place to commemorate Election Day?
Wolfgang Puck Express
1745 Peachtree St. - atlanta404-815-1500
If you don’t have time for a four-course dinner, stop by Wolfgang Puck Express, where showing your voter sticker gets you 15 percent off your order. Grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or take home some provisions for the long evening of news watching ahead.
The Varsity
61 North Ave. - Atlanta404-881-1706
If you want to be sure that you’ll be able to remain loyal to your favorite television news channel—and actually hear what the newscasters are saying—tune in to the election coverage in one of the dedicated television rooms at the Varsity. Enjoying a couple of hot dogs, some onion rings and a large frosted orange will help even the most unappealing news go down a little easier.
Fritti
309 North Highland Ave. - Atlanta404-880-9559
Looking for a more festive atmosphere? You’re invited to Fritti for an Election Day party that includes buckets of Peroni beer for $20.08 and plenty of the restaurant’s specialty pizzas.
Dressed
950 W. Peachtree St. - Atlanta404-347-3434
At Dressed Midtown, show your true colors by ordering the red-white-and-blue salad, a special that’s being served from Nov. 3-7. It features fried chicken on a bed of Romaine lettuce, along with apples, blueberries, strawberries, white cheddar and a blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette.
Zaya
240 N. Highland Ave, Suite I, Bldg 2 - Atlanta404-477-0050
Stop by Zaya while wearing your “I’m a Georgia voter sticker” and you’ll receive half-off all menu items under $15. For dinner at this Mediterranean restaurant, that includes appetizers such as hummus, stuffed grape leaves and fried eggplant, as well as salads and entrees like the rotisserie chicken and the Zaya pasta.
Krispy Kreme
295 Ponce De Leon Ave - Atlanta404-876-7307
For a sweet reward (other than the pure pleasure of voting itself), make a run to Krispy Kreme, which is giving away star-shaped doughnuts with sprinkles of red, white and blue to everyone with a voter sticker.
Manuel's Tavern
602 N. Highland Ave - Atlanta404-525-3447
Want to dine among a crowd of people who really know what they’re talking about when it comes to politics? Head down to Manuel’s Tavern, which has been a gathering spot for well-connected locals, including journalists and politicians, for decades.
