It’s Election Day on Tuesday, and it’s important that everyone get out and make their voice heard by participating in the democratic process. Local and national vendors recognize the importance, with Lyft providing discounted rides to help get people to the polls and more than 300 companies giving paid time off for employees to vote. After you perform your civic duty, treat yourself with one of these specials from local restaurants.
Junction Bakery & Bistro
If you have to get up early to make it into the polls, get a pick-me-up from Del Ray’s all-day bakery and cafe via a free 12-ounce drip coffee courtesy of your “I Voted” sticker. // 1508 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery
The “I Voted” sticker will earn customers 15 percent off purchases of Bayou’s selection of snacks, sandwiches and drinks. // 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington
Matchbox
Matchbox will be offering happy hour prices at the bar from open to 9 p.m. at all of its Virginia locations. // Multiple NoVA locations
Roll Play
The Vienna pho restaurant will be giving voters 50 percent off menu items all-day, as well as their own “I Pho’ted” stickers to wear. // 8150 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
The Ritz-Carlon, Tysons Corner
Bridge the political divide with the complimentary cocktail Where the Left and Right Meet (Jack Daniels, California mulled wine reduction, lemon juice, simple syrup) for guests that don their “I Voted” sticker. // 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean
Fish Market
As the results come in across Fish Market’s 15 TVs, $7 cocktails inspired by former presidents (Ulysses S. Grant Manhattan and Grover Cleveland Martini) will be available. Food specials will include two tacos (shrimp, grilled mahi or steak) and fries for $11.99. // 105 King St., Alexandria
