Rio Hotel & Casino and Tony Luke’s are celebrating National Cheesesteak Day with a special event Tuesday, March 24. Beginning at 4 p.m., guests are invited to the Canteen Food Hall where they can enjoy the Philadelphia favorite with Chef Tony Luke Jr., who will be in attendance for the annual event.

To kick off the festivities, the first 50 guests to arrive at Tony Luke’s (pictured in the main photo) will receive a complimentary cheesesteak. Tony Luke Jr. will also be on-site greeting fans and interacting with guests until 5 p.m., offering a chance to meet the Philadelphia sandwich legend and celebrate the flavors that made Tony Luke’s famous.

Tony Luke’s is a sandwich shop that specializes in Philadelphia favorites including cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches and chicken cutlets. Tony Luke’s award-winning sandwiches are always cooked to order and served on freshly baked bread.

Founded in South Philly in 1992, Tony Luke’s has since turned into an international sandwich destination.​ For more information about Tony Luke’s, Canteen Food Hall and more, visit RioLasVegas.com.

Pride of Philly Steaks Reopens With Food Truck

On Thursday, March 19, my brother Charles Chareunsy and I attended the grand reopening of owner Christina Walton’s Pride of Philly Steaks (501 S. Decatur Blvd. and open 24 hours) and the launch of their food truck! This was my first time at POPS, which opened in 2002, and I enjoyed it.

We ordered two peppers and mushroom cheesesteaks (No. 32) with onions (the top-seller at POPS), one with cheese whiz and the other with provolone, loaded fries, fried mozzarella and mac and cheese (which were served by Las Vegas showgirls) and bottles of Coke (sadly, no Coke Zero).

Check back to VegasPublicity.com for an interview with Walton, who said our two cheesesteaks were her favorites, as well.