Score A Deal With Your 'I Voted' Sticker
Election Day is here. On Nov. 6, celebrate your vote by wearing the "I voted" sticker and be rewarded with local deals at participating businesses. It doesn't matter who you vote for -- a Republican, Democrat or someone in between -- these deals are bi-partisan reaching across party lines for all United States citizens to enjoy. The following is a list of some of the hottest patriotic Election Day deals in Southern California.
Burger Lounge
Locations in: La Jolla, Kensington, Coronado, Little Italy, Hillcrest, Gaslamp, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
burgerlounge.com/neighborhoods
If Prop. 37 is an important vote for you, the Burger Lounge, famed for their 100% grass-fed beef burgers, may be the deal for you. The Burger Lounge is giving SoCal residents extra incentive to rock the vote at any of the eight locations throughout Los Angeles and San Diego on Election Day. Show off your "I voted" sticker on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and receive a free "½ and ½" combo of Burger Lounge's house-made onion rings and twice-fried, hand-cut French fries with a choice of house-made barbecue sauce or house-made ranch dressing. This offer is valid with purchase of any menu item at the restaurant, including the seasonal special grass-fed Bison burger that will be available during November and December.
Tortilla Republic
616 N. Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-9888
tortillarepublic.com
If you are overloaded and stressed after reading all the state propositions, then relax over a margarita. Every guest who wears their "I voted" sticker on Election Day will get a treat at Tortilla Republic. Complimentary "Viva La Vote" margaritas are given to all voters sporting the stickers. Viva La Vote is made with Maestro Dobel tequila, house-made blueberry syrup, fresh strawberry and raspberry purée, lime sweet, and blue curacao.
WP24 BY Wolfgang Puck
900 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, California
www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants
Celebrate your vote for the state Senate with a cocktail from WP24. Wear your "I voted" sticker and enjoy the Rhetoric Remedy cocktail featuring orange vodka, fernet, lemon and champagne float ($16) from Nov. 1-10.
Lexington Social House
1718 Vine Street Hollywood, CA, 90028
(323) 461-1700
www.lexingtonsocialhouse.com
Celebrate your Congressional candidate vote with an "Election with Lexington" via a red, white, and blue "Flag Flight" cocktail special. This special is offered during election week and featuring three cocktail tastings for $18. Tastings include: muddled strawberries and basil leaves, simple syrup, vodka, apricot liquor, lemon juice, tiny dash of peach bitters, and a dash of Sprite (the red); tanteo chocolate, coffee liqueur, and horchata (the white); and lightly muddled serrano chili and sage leaves, reposado tequila, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and fresh pear puree over ice (the blue).
Jet Blue
www.jetblueelectionprotection.com
If your pick for president doesn't win, you can win a chance to leave the country. JetBlue is offering those who enter its Election Protection 2012 sweepstakes, a chance to win a free flight out of the country if their candidate loses the presidential election. To enter, vote Democrat or Republican in the airline's poll, select a destination and submit a registration form. You will be entered in the sweepstakes if the candidate you selected loses the election. JetBlue will be awarding 1,006 travel certificates redeemable for the base fare of a round trip to JetBlue's Caribbean destinations. Winners will be selected Nov. 7.
Carney's
8351 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 654-8300
12601 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-8300
www.carneytrain.com/locations
Show Carney's your "I Voted" sticker and get a freebie. Carney's wants to reward you for voting. Come into any location after you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and show off your "I Voted" sticker or official ballot stub to get a free regular burger or hot dog. Carney's encourages United States citizens to vote and earn a tasty treat on them.
CAFÉ del REY
4451 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 823-6395
cafedelreymarina.com
Sit back and relax after you vote at CAFE del REY. Patrons that arrive with their "I Voted" sticker will get a complimentary drink with purchase of another cocktail. This beautiful waterside dining destination is hosting an Election Night viewing party in the bar and lounge starting at 4 p.m. There will be continuous election coverage on the flat-screen televisions, all-night happy hour, and $6 election-themed cocktails such as the Barockin' Bayonet made with coconut tequila, blue curacao and lime.
By Michelle Mears-Gerst who will be rockin' her vote in Orange County and can be followed at @sunnynsocal and her blog sunnynsocal.com