vote with your appetite

These hot Houston restaurants and bars are serving up deals for early voters

Hold on to that "I voted" sticker for as long as possible. It's an easy way to score some cheap eats.

Houston's bars and restaurants are doing their part to encourage their fellow citizens to vote with an array of discounts on food and drinks. From free margaritas to an extra scoop of ice cream, this roundup should suit every taste.

CultureMap will update this guide as more specials come in through Election Day.

Bread Man Baking Co.
Get 20-percent off your purchase at either Galveston's Own Farmers Market or the Urban Harvest farmers market with an "I voted" sticker through Election Day.

Brennan’s of Houston
On Election Day, the Creole institution will give voters a free order of Ballot Beignets.

Cacao & Cardamom
Now through Election Day, get a free "Vote" bonbon with an "I voted" sticker at either of the popular chocolatier's locations.

Caracol, Hugo’s, and Xochi
All three of chef Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught’s restaurants will reward voters with a free margarita: choose from red, white, or blue. They’re also available for $11 each for those who want a second. The offer is good through Election Day.

Eatsie Boys
Flash the “I voted” stick for $1 off any menu item at this food truck that can be found at 8th Wonder Brewery.

Fat Cat Creamery
The ice cream shop in The Heights will give voters a free scoop upgrade. As in, buy one, get the second scoop for free.

Feges BBQ
The Greenway Plaza restaurant will give a 10-percent discount to diners with an “I voted” sticker.

La Grange
Get a free order of chicharrones at this Montrose patio bar with an "I voted" sticker.

Lucille’s
On Election Day, diners will receive 30-percent off their meals with an “I voted” sticker.

Michael's Cookie Jar
Now through Election Day, get a free cookie at either the West U. or Briargrove location with an "I voted" sticker.

Molina’s Cantina
All locations will offer voters a house margarita for $6.50 on Election Day.

Niko Niko's
An "I voted" sticker generates a 10-percent discount at the popular Greek restaurant (through November 8).

Phat Eatery
The Malaysian restaurant’s signature roti canai, a flaky Indian flatbread accompanied by curry dip, gets a discount to $2 now through Election Day for voters.

Underbelly Hospitality
Get each of the following dishes for free at Chris Shepherd’s restaurants with an “I voted” sticker:

Georgia James: Bacon Sausage and Hash Browns
Hay Merchant: People’s Choice Championship Queso
One Fifth Mediterranean: Hummus and pita
UB Preserv: Pork dumplings

Urban Eats
Show either an "I voted" sticker or a poll receipt to receive a free drip coffee with any purchase and/or a $5 biscuit breakfast sandwich (regular price $9). Offer good through November 6.

UB Preserv is offering a free order of pork dumplings.

Photo by Julie Soefer

UB Preserv is offering a free order of pork dumplings.

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Sports bar news

Health-conscious Houston sports bar arrives in Greenway Plaza

Photo by Becca Wright

Items such as fries and Brussels sprouts are fried in tallow.

The Texans' time in the NFL playoffs may have come to an abrupt end, but Houstonians still have plenty of opportunities for watching sports. The top 10-ranked UH Cougars looked poised for another run in the NCAA Tournament, the Rockets are one of the NBA’s most-improved teams, and it won’t be long before the revamped Astros report for Spring Training.

Thankfully, Greenway Plaza residents and office workers have a new destination for catching every minute of the action. On the Kirb recently opened its fourth Houston-area location in the former Cafe Express/Valentina’s Tex-Mex Garage space at 3800 Southwest Fwy.

The bar is well equipped with three, 170-inch LED video walls and 25, 65-inch HD TVs. Even the patio has three TVs to ensure fans can catch all the action.

First opened on Kirby Drive in 2016, On the Kirb distinguishes itself from other sports bars with an ingredient-focused approach to bar food. All of its meat, dairy, and poultry are organic. Similarly, the restaurant uses tallow to fry items such as wings, Brussels sprouts, and fries, which is thought to have some health benefits over vegetable oil.

The menu also includes keto items, Neapolitan-style pizzas made with imported flour, burgers, wraps, and tacos. A weekend brunch menu egg skillets, pancakes, and avocado toast.

“With each location, we strive to bring the neighborhood sports bar hospitality with a health-conscious approach. We are excited to bring a lively sports bar and welcoming patio to the area mixed with a healthy menu to attract everyone from the businessman to the workout guru,” owner Joe Arbeely said in a statement.

Photo by Becca Wright

Items such as fries and Brussels sprouts are fried in tallow.

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