For Immediate Release
October 12, 2004
Contact: Tara McNally
October 12, 2004 212/645-6900 ext.115
tara@jerichopr.com
ON ELECTION NIGHT, LET YOUR STOMACH CAST A VOTE

The Hay-Adams Gives Guests The Chance To Eat and Drink In Support of Their Candidates

Washington, D.C. – If you’re wondering whom someone voted for, just look at their plate or what’s in their glass. On Election Night, people in and around the city of Washington, D.C. can give their candidate of choice some extra support by eating and drinking with them in mind from a special Election-themed menu offered by The Hay-Adams, Where Nothing is Overlooked but the White House. All evening long, patrons who visit Off The Record and The Lafayette, both located at The Hay-Adams, will have the opportunity to order local-inspired food and drink from Texas and Boston – the hometowns of President George W. Bush and Presidential Candidate Senator John Kerry.

The special Election Night menu items include:

Drinks at Off the Record
The Party Ballot - Rum, Campari, Sour Mix, Grenadine and Orange Juice
Bush Takes Manhattan – A Manhattan with Bushmills
Texas Tea – Long Island Iced Tea without the Gin
Cosmo Compassionate Conservative – Cosmo with Absolut Mandarin
Boston Cream Soda – Amaretto and Soda
Kerry Berry-tini – Martini with Raspberry Vodka

Appetizers/Entrees at The Lafayette
Boston Clam Chowder
Celtics Split Roasted Cornish Hen with Boston Baked Bean Gratin
Texas Style Charbroiled Bison Strip Steak with Homebaked Crawford Cornbread

As Washington, D.C.’s destination for power dining, The Lafayette Room offers superb contemporary American Cuisine, created by award-winning Executive Chef Peter Schaffrath, and attentive service in a stately and elegant setting. Breakfast is served during the week from 6:30-11am; lunch 11:30am-2pm; dinner 5:30-10pm. On the weekend, the restaurant is open for breakfast from 7:00-11:00am and from 11:30am-2p.m. for brunch.

Off the Record Bar is Washington’s place to be seen and not heard. Named one of the “World’s Best Hotel Bars” by Forbes.com (July 2004) and favored by locals for its creative dinner menu and exceptional wine selection, Off the Record provides a relaxed atmosphere for evening dining and entertainment. Open Sunday-Thursday, noon to midnight and on Friday-Saturday, noon to 12:30am.

About the Hay-Adams
Located on Lafayette Square, across the street from the White House, The Hay-Adams offers guests Washington DC’s most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John’s Church. Just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, the Mall and many other local attractions, the property has always been a long-standing favorite to both business and leisure travelers. Rich in history, The Hay-Adams boasts 145 elegantly-appointed guest units, two dining options – The Lafayette Room and the Off The Record Bar, several venues perfect for meetings, weddings and other social gatherings and a warm, welcoming staff. The Hay-Adams is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on the property or to make a reservation, call (800) 853-6807, your travel agent or visit us on the worldwide web at www.hayadams.com.