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Tastes of freedom: Food and drink specials for voters

Updated October 30, 2020 - 8:31 am

Participation in democracy is, of course, its own reward. That doesn’t mean you can’t collect on one of the added perks these local establishments are offering to voters.

Border Grill:Chef Mike Minor is offering two versions of his special Votadita Tacos: one blue, the other red. Get one for free by showing your “I Voted” sticker or a selfie from the polling place or mailbox. Mandalay Bay, bordergrill.com

Golden Fog Coffee: The new Arts District coffee shop will have free cups of drip coffee for voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. To claim your cup, just show your “I Voted” sticker. 1300 S. Casino Center Blvd., goldenfoglv.com

Lea Lana’s Bananas: Show your “I Voted” sticker anytime between now and Election Day, and you’ll get 10 percent off your order of dipped and decorated bananas on a stick. Get there quickly, and you can apply that to their spooky Halloween Booo-Nanas. 7345 S. Rainbow Blvd., lealanasbananas.com

Krispy Kreme: You won’t even need a sticker to get a free doughnut here on Election Day — they’ll just give you one. Drop by your Krispy Kreme on Tuesday and pick up an original glazed doughnut — they’ll accompany it with a sticker while supplies last. Multiple locations, krispykreme.com

Mercato Della Pescheria: Voters with a sticker will get free Italian bubbly with the purchase of select entrees on Tuesday. The complimentary glass of prosecco is available with any of the seasonal specials, including butternut squash ravioli, porchetta and seafood stew. Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, mercatodellapescheria.com/lasvegas

Coffee Bar at The Plaza: Guests who show their “I Voted” sticker between 6:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. can choose from a free orange juice or free coffee. plazahotelcasino.com

Gus Dean’s: Now through Tuesday, this Vegas-born ice cream company is offering a $2 discount to voters. Just show your sticker when you order a cup, cone or shake at their locations in Meadows Mall, Pawn Plaza or The Venetian. gusdeans.com

Cupkates Las Vegas: This Tivoli Village shop will offer specially-priced Election Day cupcakes all day on Tuesday — no proof of voting required. Red velvet cupcakes with red, white and blue sprinkles will be $2 apiece for everyone. Tivoli Village, cupkateslv.com

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria: The Summerlin pizza spot will offer a special Berry Glad You Voted cocktail on Tuesday, made with Vegas Baby vodka, lemon juice, blueberries, raspberries, basil and club soda. If you show a voter sticker, you’ll get 25 percent off the $12 price. 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., domdemarcos.com

Esther’s Kitchen: If this entire election leaves you feeling a little dirty, Esther’s Kitchen has a special for you. The Arts District Italian spot will be offering dirty martinis for just 25 cents apiece at the bar, during lunch and dinner hours on Tuesday (limited to three per customer). 1130 S. Casino Center Blvd., estherslv.com

Grubhub: Several Grubhub partners are offering Election Day discounts for delivery orders placed through the Grubhub or Seamless apps. They include Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen and 7-Eleven, with a complete list available under the “perks” tab on those apps.

The Review-Journal is owned by the family of Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson. Las Vegas Sands operates The Venetian.

Contact Al Mancini at amancini@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlManciniVegas on Twitter and Instagram.

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