Election Day is upon us. If you're looking for some nourishment to celebrate your civic engagement (and to sustain you through all the stress), Portland bars and restaurants have got you covered with election-themed food and drink specials, like a "Voter's Special" dinner from Laurelhurst Market
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, and socially distanced watch parties. Also, note that some Portland establishments are either closing early or entirely closed today (both in order to allow time for employees to vote and in response to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown invoking emergency powers and placing cops in charge on Election Day) so double-check to make sure your favorite spot is still open before leaving your house. Once the results start rolling in, stay in the loop with the Mercury's election coverage—and if you haven't already voted, make sure to do so before 8 pm!
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Crush Bar Like ListThe kitschy Southeast gay bar will have an election night viewing party Past Event Like List .
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Democratic Party of Oregon
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The political party will host a virtual watch party covering the initial state election results. You'll also hear from Democratic candidates and campaigns.
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The political party will host a virtual watch party covering the initial state election results. You'll also hear from Democratic candidates and campaigns.
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The Nightwood Society
The Nightwood Society says all they really want to do for Election Day is "drink wine and eat gelato all day." If you'd like to join them, they're throwing a party Past Event Like List with coffee from Deadstock Coffee, gelato from Pinolo Gelato, wine from Coopers Hall, beef from Carman Ranch, free plants for BIPOC from Equitable Giving Circle, and Black Lives Matter shirts from Hobbs the Artist. They'll also have deals on "vote" swag.
The Nightwood Society says all they really want to do for Election Day is "drink wine and eat gelato all day." If you'd like to join them, they're throwing a party Past Event Like List with coffee from Deadstock Coffee, gelato from Pinolo Gelato, wine from Coopers Hall, beef from Carman Ranch, free plants for BIPOC from Equitable Giving Circle, and Black Lives Matter shirts from Hobbs the Artist. They'll also have deals on "vote" swag.
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The Old Gold
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The comfortable neighborhood bar opened by former Mercury music editor Ezra Caraeff will be showing the election results from 3-10 pm. Should you need some whiskey to fortify you through all the nail-biting, they have a whole wall of options for you to choose from.
The comfortable neighborhood bar opened by former Mercury music editor Ezra Caraeff will be showing the election results from 3-10 pm. Should you need some whiskey to fortify you through all the nail-biting, they have a whole wall of options for you to choose from.
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Suki's Bar
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The neighborhood hangout will show the election results Past Event Like List , accompanied by a steady stream of booze and Korean food.
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The neighborhood hangout will show the election results Past Event Like List , accompanied by a steady stream of booze and Korean food.
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Proceeds from Deadshot's new politically named cocktail "Call Your Representative" (Aria gin, citrus, elderflower, chamomile and Woodland bitters from Portland bitters) will go towards the cause of legalizing to-go cocktails in Portland.
Southeast
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Southeast
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Dirty Lettuce PDX
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Visit this vegan food cart for some plant-based Cajun, Creole, and Southern, and bring your own pin to stab into a little felt Donald Trump voodoo doll. Sounds therapeutic!
Visit this vegan food cart for some plant-based Cajun, Creole, and Southern, and bring your own pin to stab into a little felt Donald Trump voodoo doll. Sounds therapeutic!
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Fried Egg I'm In Love
The punny breakfast sandwich spot will give you $5 towards your next purchase when you tag them in a ballot box selfie at Pioneer Courthouse Square with their cart in the background and DM them your email address. Limited to the first 50 entrants.
The punny breakfast sandwich spot will give you $5 towards your next purchase when you tag them in a ballot box selfie at Pioneer Courthouse Square with their cart in the background and DM them your email address. Limited to the first 50 entrants.
Northwest
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Need some comfort food? Show proof that you voted, be it a sticker, ballot, or photo, and Holler will give you $3 off a fried chicken sandwich. Their $55 Holler Full Meal Deal, which includes a full fried bird, mashed potatoes, cornbread, hot sauce, pickles, and a pint of ice cream, is also $3 off for delivery through Caviar and DoorDash on election night.
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Noble Rot
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These stressful times may call for Champagne and painkiller cocktails. The wine bar has both, with bubbles from Guy Charlemagne by the glass and bottles of Andre Clouet.
These stressful times may call for Champagne and painkiller cocktails. The wine bar has both, with bubbles from Guy Charlemagne by the glass and bottles of Andre Clouet.
Southeast
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La Perlita
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La Perlita suggests mitigating your election anxiety by buying local, POC-owned, -roasted, and -grown coffee. For every bag of Reforma coffee sold, they'll donate $2 to Planned Parenthood.
La Perlita suggests mitigating your election anxiety by buying local, POC-owned, -roasted, and -grown coffee. For every bag of Reforma coffee sold, they'll donate $2 to Planned Parenthood.
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Pizza Jerk
Tuck into a cheesy pizza from Pizza Jerk, which will extend the hours of its NE 42nd Ave location to 10 pm tonight. The extended hours will also apply to their delivery through DoorDash, in case you need a late-night pie brought to you.
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Make things easier on yourself tonight and grab a three-course takeout "Voter's Special" dinner with a choice of salad, a choice of entree such as streak frites or king salmon, a choice of a side dish such as mac and cheese or fried Brussels sprouts, and two hazelnut chocolate chip cookies. Bottles of wine are also available to go.
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Modern Times Beer
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The brewery has a selection of "democratically inspired" merch, including "Please Vote" beer, "I'm Voting" stickers, and bags. A portion of proceeds from each sale will go to the League of Women Voters.
The brewery has a selection of "democratically inspired" merch, including "Please Vote" beer, "I'm Voting" stickers, and bags. A portion of proceeds from each sale will go to the League of Women Voters.
Southeast
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Pizza Jerk
Tuck into a cheesy pizza from Pizza Jerk, which will extend the hours of its NE 42nd Ave location to 10 pm tonight. The extended hours will also apply to their delivery through DoorDash, in case you need a late-night pie brought to you.
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Salt & Straw Ice Cream
For Election Day, the artisan ice cream company is offering free local delivery with any order of three or more pints of ice cream.
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For Election Day, the artisan ice cream company is offering free local delivery with any order of three or more pints of ice cream.
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Tell 45 to get lost with some chocolate-covered strawberries emblazoned loud and clear with the message "Fuck Trump" from the downtown deli, available for $25.
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St. Jack Restaurant & Bar
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To help take some of the pressure off, St. Jack is offering 20% off all pickup orders placed on their website, including wine and beer.
To help take some of the pressure off, St. Jack is offering 20% off all pickup orders placed on their website, including wine and beer.
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