It’s not like Pete Rose to do something (anything, really) without a whole lot of fanfare…so that’s why the whole Pete Rose Sports Bar & Grill thing is somewhat perplexing.
The new sports bar opened its doors on Las Vegas Boulevard literally the day after the previous occupants closed up shop. Seriously, People’s Republic’s ceased operation Wednesday and by Thursday afternoon, Pete Rose Sports Bar & Grill was up and running.
With a full menu, walls full of the Hit King’s memorabilia, signage and everything!
Now, about that menu. The Thirty Mile Zone says Rose calls it a “love letter” to the cities he’s called home.
- Cincinnati Chili on Spaghetti for the Cincinnati Reds
- A classic Philly Cheese Steak for the Philadelphia Phillies
- And a spin on Poutine for the Montreal Expos, topped with brown gravy and cheese curds.
Also included is your standard sports bar food…sliders, wings, burgers, flatbreads, etc.
In case you were wondering, no, there will be no gambling but, surely, Rose and his investors are, and I’m just going to say it…betting the restaurant will be a hit. Me? I’m just hoping it stays open until I can make my annual pilgrimage to Sin City.