Presidential Election
The presidential debates have already provided us with a wealth of material to drink toheres to our crumbling economy and Joe the Plumber! A hotspot for each TV showdown between John McCain and Barack Obama, Spitfire has seen patrons arrive an hour early to find seating. It gets pretty fucking crazy in here, bartender Darrius Washington notes. People start yelling like theyre watching a game. With drink specials like the Joe Biden and the Shady Ladygrapefruit juice, Midori sour, tequila, and cherries . . . its disgusting and nobody orders itthe staff are just as vocal. Keep in mind: You may need to double-fist your drinks to avoid spending too much time in line, since Spitfire expects at least 700 people to show up. And if the current national polls are correct, everyone gets lucky tonight. ERIKA HOBART Spitfire, 2219 Fourth Ave, 441-7966, www.spitfireseattle.com. 21 and over. Happy hour begins at 4 p.m.
Wanna get your drink on elsewhere? The following are SW staff-endorsed watering holes, with rolling hours and no cover charge unless otherwise noted:
Elephant & Castle (1415 Fifth Ave.) Because there are lots of TVs and no ones ever there. I dont like to battle for drinks or seats. Mike Seely
Nectar (412 N. 36th St.) A dance party with live music, dartboards of both candidates, happy hour specials all night longbut only with proof you voted. Sara Brickner
Neumos (925 E. Pike St.): You usually come here to rock, but tonight the joint will be transformed into a Return-o-Rama with a 12-foot-tall projection TV in the main room, 52-inch screens on the mezzanine, and more viewing/drinking options next door at Moe Bar. Sponsored by People for Chris Gregoire. 5 p.m. onward. Aimee Curl
Northwest Film Forum (1515 12th Ave.) From 8 p.m. onward (tickets are $10 for this NWFFStrawberry Theatre Workshop fundraiser), both cinemas will carry the TV results live; MJ Sieber will be spinning hits in the lobby with regular NPR bulletins. Plus wine and beer at this 21+ event. Brian Miller
Not a Number Cards and Gifts (1905 N. 45th St.) Wallingfords wacky political gift shop invites visitors to shoot Nerf guns at televised candidates and election results not to their liking. Wine and crackers, as well as a game of Pin Palin on the Donkey, will be available. Erinn Unger
Skylark (3803 Delridge Way S.W.) Projection-screen coverage of vote results, 2008 campaign trivia, and PBR and wine specials. Great for West Seattleites who want to avoid driving over the bridge. Laura Onstot
Town Hall (1119 Eighth Ave.) A panel of political columnists and consultants will include former SW editor-in-chief Knute Berger (now with Crosscut.com), the Times Joni Balter, and KVIs John Carlson. Plus therell be an election-style confessional and political trivia. 5:30 p.m. Free, but register at www.brownpapertickets.com. Erinn Unger
Victrola Coffee (411 15th Ave. E.) To celebrate its new liquor license, beer and wine are $1 off while you watch the big-screen TV. 7 p.m. Suzie Rugh
Volunteer Park Cafe (501 17th Ave. E.) Chef Ericka Burke is cooking up a family-style Italian dinner with election results on an enormous projection-screen TV. $25 (kids $10). RSVP required: 328-3155. 5:30 p.m. Suzie Rugh
The War Room (722 E. Pike St.) Cherry Canoe hosts. JD and Red Bull cocktails for only $4. Big screen TVs. Plus free Caffé Vita coffee and Molly Moon ice cream! 5 p.m. onward. Mike Seely
Tue., Nov. 4, 2008
