Extreme Eating
Bigger is Better with food in Vegas
By Nikki Neu
Vegas.com
When you come to the city of excess, everything is bigger—including the food.
At the Peppermill, a Vegas institution, you can order a 10-egg omelet for breakfast — and still be eating it through lunch. At Hash House A Go Go, a 15-inch pancake that comes to the table will often leave the table — in a to-go box.
These are two examples of the big portions here in Vegas, but pale in comparison to some of the items we’ve come across.
From big burritos to colossal cake, it’s all ready to be devoured here in Vegas.
The “Big Dog Daddy” burger
Weight: 4 pounds, 8 ounces.
Dimensions: 10.25 inches high by 8 inches in diameter
Cost: $29.95 for the restaurant’s challenge
Feeds: One person for the challenge, but the burger can feed six people. Available at: Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill Las Vegas
Why it’s extreme: As part of the Bar & Grill’s 100-ounce, “Big Dog Daddy” challenge, this burger will leave you more than full. And, if you finish everything in the challenge (beer, fries and all) you get a T-shirt. This massive burger (yes, it’s actually the size of a plate) contains a two pound beef patty, 4 ounces of cheese, 4 ounces of lettuce, tomato and onion, 2 ounces of pickle and a 10-ounce bun. The burger is served with a 32-ounce beer and 16 ounces of “freedom fries.”
The Bachelorette
Weight: 1 pound, plus toppings
Dimensions: 13 inches long by 1 inch in diameter
Cost: $20
Feeds: Four to six
Available at: Serendipity 3 Las Vegas
Why it’s extreme: Nicknamed “the bachelorette” (draw your own conclusions) this 13-inch hot dog is a mouthful. It comes with 10 toppings and is more than enough for two if shared.
The Baron
Weight: 5 pounds, 8 ounces
Dimensions: 15 inches in diameter
Cost: $49.95 Feeds: Four to six people
Available at: RUB BBQ at Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino
Why it’s extreme: This big boy platter can be shared, or eaten by one person with a hefty appetite. The platter contains turkey, St. Louis-style ribs, beef brisket, chicken, sausage, pastrami, baby back ribs, ham, and pulled pork. There are also six slices of white bread on the bottom and pickles for garnish.
Volcano nachos
Weight: 2.5 pounds
Dimensions: 10-inches tall by 12-inches in diameter
Cost: $11.95
Feeds: Four to six people
Available at: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Las Vegas
Why it’s extreme: This ultimate nacho platter has all the essential nacho flair. There’s no better way to enjoy volcano nachos than jamming to Jimmy Buffett’s “Volcano” and the restaurant’s volcano going off in the background.
Big Badass burrito
Weight: 5 pounds, 8 ounces
Dimensions: 15 inches in diameter
Feeds: One person as part of the restaurant’s challenge
Cost: $19.95
Available at: The NASCAR Café in the Sahara Hotel & Casino
Why it’s extreme: The B3 burrito (Big, Badass Burrito) is part of a challenge. If you eat it in 90 minutes all by yourself, the restaurant will give you a T-shirt and unlimited rides on the neighboring Speed rollercoaster for the day.
The Love Boat
Weight: 3 pounds
Dimensions: 36 inches wide, by 11 inches hig
Cost: $19.95 per person
Feeds: Four to five people
Available at: Kabuki Las Vegas
Why it’s extreme: This boat sails into tables nightly and can take over your entire table top, leaving you no choice but to eat fresh off the boat.
XXXL chocolate cake
Weight: 3 pounds
Dimensions: 7 inches tall by 6 inches wide
Cost: $10 Feeds: Four people
Available at: Society Café Encore
Why it’s extreme: Though only 15 layers, this colossal-sized chocolate cake is truly worthy of a photograph when it comes to your table. Dense chocolate cake slathered with globs of chocolate frosting make this cake a little taller and a true treat. The whole cake weighs more than 35 pounds!
The Strip House chocolate cake
Weight: 1 pound, 10 ounces
Dimensions: 5.5 inches long by 4 inches wide
Cost: $16
Feeds: Two to four people
Available at: Strip House Las Vegas
Why it’s extreme: This chocolate cake contains 24 layers of soft chocolate buttercream frosting, cake, and a layer of chocolate ganache on top for one of the richest chocolate cake experiences in Las Vegas.
Create your own (mega) sandwich
Weight: 3 pounds
Dimensions: 9.5 inches tall by 4 inches wide
Feeds: Five to six people
Cost: $25.95
Available at: Carnegie Deli at the Mirage
Why it’s extreme: At 9 1/2 inches high, there’s no way you’re getting your mouth around this sandwich, you’re going to have to eat it in sections. The sandwich can be made from a variety of deli meats, including turkey, roast beef, pastrami and corned beef between rye bread.
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