Party politics takes on new meaning Tuesday night when Americans go to the polls to choose their next president, and political junkies hit these spots to cheer on their candidate.
University Women's Club, 162 St. George St. Democrats and their supporters will be glued to three large-screen TVs starting at 8 p.m, with a cash bar for those who need to celebrate or commiserate. A $15 donation is recommended.
Texas Lone Star Grill, 200 Front St. W. Republicans are gathering at 8 p.m. at Toronto's "only authentic Texas restaurant," where there'll be two televisions, no cover, and organizers expect guests to eventually spill from the back room into the bar.
Rowers Pub and Grill, 150 Harbord St. and Fox and Fiddle, 535 Danforth Ave. City councillor Olivia Chow and other New Democrats in the Trinity-Spadina riding will be at Rowers to watch election-night results while her husband, NDP Leader Jack Layton, will be across town on the Danforth with fellow lefties.
Shoeless Joe's, 401 King St. W. There are 52 televisions and one large screen, all dedicated to election-night coverage. The bar will hold its own mock election, and there's a prize for the person who comes closest to guessing the percentage of votes the real U.S. winner garners.
Albany Club, 91 King St. E. and Spoke Club, 600 King St. W. If you know a member at one of these two exclusive clubs, try to snag an invite. The Spoke Club will feature an American menu that includes Boston clam chowder and barbecued ribs, while Conservatives at the Albany Club chow down on hors d'oeuvre.