Election-themed cocktails and dishes are making their way onto the menus of what seems like every restaurant or bar in DC in the run-up to this year's presidential election. But beyond a politically themed dish or drink, some restaurants are making each vote count by actually tallying up the most popular of their offerings with the promise of "predicting" the presidential election. Here now, eight places to eat or drink your candidate to victory — from specially created burgers from BLT Steak and Good Stuff Eatery to desserts from Capitol Hill's The Sweet Lobby. And not all of these are around until Election Day.
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Where to Eat and Drink Your Election 2012 Decision
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Occidental Grill
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BLT Steak
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Blue Duck Tavern
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The Sweet Lobby
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Lincoln Restaurant
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Good Stuff Eatery
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California Tortilla (Multiple Locations)
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Bayou Bakery
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