In Washington, Republicans and Democrats are divided on nearly every issue—even where to eat. An analysis of more than 1.6 million federal election commission expenditure records by The Washington Sun reveals not only the deeply polarized political climate in the nation’s capital but also that dining choices align closely with each party’s entrenched stereotypes: Republicans favor red meat, while Democrats opt for “blue plate specials” reflecting diverse culinary influences. Republican campaign teams reported spending over $500,000 at The Capital Grille in Washington during this election cycle; the steakhouse emerged as their top choice by a wide margin. Other preferred venues among Republican campaigns include Joe's Seafood, Ocean Prime, Trattoria Alberto, and Bobby Van's. Democratic teams, meanwhile, reported the highest expenditures at Paraiso, a Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar located on Capitol Hill, while also driving significant business to Osteria Morini, Ama, L'Ardente, and Bistro Cacao.
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