Eat your way through the Iowa Caucus with politically themed dishes at Zombie Burger

Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register
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The Mom-aswamys-Spaghetti available on Jan. 12 at Zombie Burger in the East Village features smashed vegetarian meatball patty, a fried spaghetti and marinara croquette, and mozzarella.
The Mom-aswamys-Spaghetti available on Jan. 12 at Zombie Burger in the East Village features smashed vegetarian meatball patty, a fried spaghetti and marinara croquette, and mozzarella.
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If you ever wanted to eat your way through the Iowa Caucus, Zombie Burger now has that option.

In true zombie apocalypse fashion, the East Village burger and shake restaurant from Orchestrate Hospitality came up with a menu of caucus-inspired fare with limited availability through Monday.

Most of the dishes are inspired by the Republican candidates in the caucus, and one even has a patriotic theme. Lest the Democrats feel left out, two shakes honor President Joe Biden.

What are the Iowa Caucus-inspired sandwiches?

Start today with Mom-Aswamy's Spaghetti with a smashed vegetarian meatball patty and a fried spaghetti and marinara croquette, topped with mozzarella cheese. The Vivek Ramaswamy-inspired sandwich is only available Friday.

The Meatball Ron from Zombie Burger in the East Village features a double smashed meatball patty, mozzarella, fried banana peppers, marinara, and “hidden” garlic bread lift. The special is only available Jan. 13.
The Meatball Ron from Zombie Burger in the East Village features a double smashed meatball patty, mozzarella, fried banana peppers, marinara, and “hidden” garlic bread lift. The special is only available Jan. 13.

Saturday brings the Meatball Ron, a double smashed meatball patty with mozzarella, fried banana peppers, marinara, and a “hidden” garlic bread lift. The burger was inspired by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and is only available on Saturday.

The American History 101 from Zombie Burger in the East Village features double pimento cheese patty, pulled pork, pulled bacon, fried okra, and Carolina Gold sauce. It's only available Jan. 14.
The American History 101 from Zombie Burger in the East Village features double pimento cheese patty, pulled pork, pulled bacon, fried okra, and Carolina Gold sauce. It's only available Jan. 14.

Go patriotic on Sunday with the American History 101, a double pimento cheese patty with pulled pork, pulled bacon, fried okra, and Carolina Gold sauce.

The Day One Dic-Tater from Zombie Burger in the East Village features Flamin’ Hot Cheeto orange kielbasa sausage, Jack cheese, tater rounds, house-made sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. It's available on Jan. 15.
The Day One Dic-Tater from Zombie Burger in the East Village features Flamin’ Hot Cheeto orange kielbasa sausage, Jack cheese, tater rounds, house-made sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. It's available on Jan. 15.

Then on Monday, former President Donald Trump takes center stage with the Day One Dic-Tater, a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto orange kielbasa sausage topped with Jack cheese, tater rounds, house-made sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.

All four of the sandwiches go for $15.99 each.

What are the Caucus-inspired shakes?

The Sleepy Joe shake, left, and the Dark Brandon shake are just two of the caucus specials at Zombie Burger in the East Village. Both are available through Monday.
The Sleepy Joe shake, left, and the Dark Brandon shake are just two of the caucus specials at Zombie Burger in the East Village. Both are available through Monday.

Pair any of these limited-edition sandwiches with a patriotic shake as well.

The Sleepy Joe shake comes with vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, and Sleepytime tea-mint syrup. Spike it with Dr. McGillicuddy’s Menthol Mint Liqueur.

Zombie Burger also has the Dark Brandon shake with chocolate ice cream, chocolate-chili sauce, whipped cream, and Red Hots candy, with a spiked version with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey available as well.

The shakes go for $9 and $14 for spiked versions. Both are available daily through Monday.

Where to find Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Location: 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines

Contact: 515-244-9292 or zombieburgerdm.com

Hours: Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com.

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