Chickie’s & Pete’s at SAHARA Las Vegas.
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“FLY, CHEESESTEAK, FLY” FOOD CHALLENGE LANDS AT CHICKIE’S & PETE’S INSIDE SAHARA LAS VEGAS JUST IN TIME FOR FOOTBALL SEASON
Challengers Must Eat Five Pounds of Philly Favorites in 45 Minutes
to Earn Spot on Wall of Fame
This fall, football fans with an appetite for victory can put their stomachs—and bragging rights—to the test. Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 4, Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar inside SAHARA Las Vegas will launch the “Fly, Cheesesteak, Fly” food challenge, a colossally sized feast timed to the kickoff of this year’s professional football season.
Participants who accept the challenge will face off against a two-foot-long classic Philly cheesesteak weighing in at three pounds, plus two pounds of signature Crabfries®, all to be devoured in 45 minutes or less. The cost to compete is $100, but those who conquer the feast will receive their money back, an “It Hurts So Good!” victory T-shirt (a nod to Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts) and their photo immortalized on the wall of fame.
Originating in Philadelphia, Chickie’s & Pete’s has earned a cult following for its bold flavors and fan-favorite menu. The venue is also the ultimate football viewing destination with more than 50 massive TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system and a fully integrated William Hill Sportsbook.
Known for its elevated game-day menu, Chickie’s & Pete’s is home to award-winning dishes such as Lisa’s Blonde Lobster Pie™, the Crabfeast and, of course, its famous Crabfries®—crinkle-cut fries seasoned with a secret spice blend and served with white cheese sauce. Guests can also enjoy 20 beers on tap, premium spirits and specialty cocktails.
“You don’t just watch football at Chickie’s & Pete’s–you live it,” said Lee Lardner, general manager of Chickie’s & Pete’s at SAHARA Las Vegas. “With giant screens, bold bites and the wildest food challenge on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s where fans go all in on game day.”
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ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi (opening late 2025); Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; AZILO Ultra Lounge; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.