L to R: Chickie’s & Pete’s Pomegranate Burger; Balla Italian Soul Christmas Menu Items.
(Photo Courtesy of SAHARA Las Vegas)
SAHARA LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES NEW DISHES, ENTERTAINMENT,
MORE IN DECEMBER
SAHARA Las Vegas announces its roster of events and promotions for December, including specialty menus for Christmas as well as a festive New Year’s Eve celebration. Additional featured offers include limited-time winter specials at Amina Spa, live entertainment and more. The complete list of happenings follows.
TUFF N UFF, DEC. 4
Live at SAHARA Theatre
On Wednesday, Dec. 4 starting at 5 p.m., guests can experience the thrill of Tuff N Uff 140, showcasing “The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts.” Fans can enjoy reserved VIP seating and a $113 or standing room only for $70. Beverages can be purchased at the venue. To purchase tickets, click here.
UFC 310, DEC. 7
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
On Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m., Chickie’s & Pete’s will host the ultimate closed-circuit viewing party for UFC 310. Fans can enjoy reserved VIP seating and a $125 food and beverage minimum for fight-day fare, drinks and bottle service. To purchase tickets, click here.
NATIONAL SANGRIA DAY, DEC. 20
The Tangier
On Friday, Dec. 20, guests can say cheers to National Sangria Day by buying one $10 glass at The Tangier and getting a second for free.
CHRISTMAS DINING SPECIALS, DEC. 24 & DEC. 25
Balla Italian Soul
This Christmas, Balla Italian Soul invites guests to indulge with an exquisite three-course menu. The prix fixe menu is available in-person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Available for $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, the full menu follows:
Antipasti:
- Tomato Focaccia – Taralli crackers, Pecorino, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts – Pears, delicata squash, pomegranate, aged balsamic, pancetta
- Insalata Frutti di Mare – Calabrian peppers, green olive, preserved lemon, oregano
Pasta:
- Cacio e Pepe – Pecorino Romano, toasted pepper, rigatoni
- Bolognese – Beef and pork ragù, stracciatella cheese, egg garganelli
Mains:
- Wood-Fired Trout – Piccata, crispy cauliflower, wild greens
- Braised Beef Short Rib – Black garlic, Barolo wine reduction
Sides:
- Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Potato Purée – garlic, parmesan
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION, DEC. 31
AZILO Ultra Lounge and CASBAR Lounge
The all-new SAHARA Las Vegas is ready to ring in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve celebration. The evening of excitement and indulgence will feature select open bar options from 8 p.m. to midnight, including bottomless spirits, specialty cocktails, domestic and imported beers and wine. Revelers will also be treated to live music and a variety of entertainment at AZILO Ultra Lounge and CASBAR Lounge beginning at 8 p.m. This event is strictly for guests 21 and older. Tickets start at $125 and may be purchased here. Guests can pick up their NYE Celebration wristband at the AZILO Ultra Pool VIP Check-In desk beginning at 2 p.m. the day of the event.
FREE BEER DURING VEGAS HOCKEY TEAM GAMES
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
During every Vegas hockey team home or away game, guests wearing team colors will receive one complimentary beer at Chickie’s & Pete’s. A food purchase is required to redeem this offer. One promo per person, per visit.
FOOTBALL SEASON FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERS
Chickie’s & Pete’s and Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits offer drink specials throughout the season on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Specialty cocktails available for $12 include the Don Julio Margarita; Makers Mark Bourbon, Bitters and Ginger; and the New Amsterdam Vodka and Lemonade. Buckets of beer include five bottles of Bud Light for $25 or five bottles of Corona Extra for $30.
FOOTBALL GAME VIEWING
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Guests are invited to watch college and professional football all season long with 50 massive high-definition TVs at Chickie’s & Pete’s. Visitors can savor delicious game-day fare and drink specials at ESPN’s No. 1 sports bar in North America. Tickets include guaranteed VIP seating for a half or full day, food and beverage credits, the in-venue William Hill Sports Book and free parking. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
COMPLIMENTARY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
CASBAR Lounge
This winter, the CASBAR Lounge features complimentary entertainment every Saturday night with a live singer from 7 to 11 p.m. followed by a performance by Natty Rico from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. As the “saxiest DJ,” Natty Rico combines his live saxophone playing with enthralling DJ sets. The artist has also earned more than 50 million streams on Spotify.
The December lineup of live entertainment follows:
- Saturday, Dec. 7: Jonny Hazard
- Saturday, Dec. 14: Harmony Shay
- Saturday, Dec. 21: Johnny & Treasure
- Saturday, Dec. 28: Downtown Avenue
MALA VIDA FRIDAYS
SAHARA Theatre
Mala Vida Fridays return to the iconic SAHARA Theatre. Every week, visitors can enjoy hookahs as well as the hottest Latin nights in Las Vegas with DJs Shark, !Amlou and Beto from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests can RSVP for free admission here.
TEQUILA TUESDAYS
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
Uno Más invites guests to Tequila Tuesdays every Tuesday in December. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., attendees are invited to celebrate with $5 margaritas made with fine Mexican tequila prepared by expert mixologists.
50% OFF STEAKS EVERY TUESDAY
Balla Italian Soul
Locals and industry professionals are invited to savor Balla’s selection of premium steaks for 50% off every Tuesday. This includes the 22-ounce bone-in ribeye with roasted garlic and rosemary as well as the 16-ounce New York strip with dried tomato and salsa verde. Flat iron and other featured steaks brought in weekly will also be available. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.
50% OFF BOTTLES OF WINE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Balla Italian Soul
Offering an eclectic, Euro-centric wine list, locals and industry professionals can take advantage of 50% off all bottles of wine every Wednesday. Balla’s wine menu includes sommelier-selected varieties, handpicked bottles from northern, central and southern Italy and more. A Nevada I.D. is required to redeem this promotion.
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Available the entire month of December, Chickie’s & Pete’s will offer the pomegranate burger as its burger of the month. Including a half-pound beef patty, arugula, pomegranate yogurt aioli, pimento cheese and pomegranate seeds on a red brioche bun, this burger will be available for $22.
Amina Spa Winter Specials
From Sunday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Feb. 28, Amina Spa invites guests to indulge with a collection of seasonal treatments designed to rejuvenate the body and spirit. The peppermint pedicure ($55 for 50 minutes) offers a soothing peppermint-infused foot soak, complemented by a moisturizing scrub, cuticle clean-up and a polish of choice for perfectly pampered feet. For radiant skin, the glisten & glow facial ($125 for 50 minutes) uses Pure Fiji’s naturally derived Vitamin C and a moisture-rich Dilo Mask to achieve a hydrated, luminous glow. Guests can unwind with the cranberry bliss massage ($125 for 50 minutes), a therapeutic escape featuring hints of cranberry to melt away tension. Finally, the warm gingerbread sugar scrub ($125 for 50 minutes) provides a full-body exfoliation, leaving skin polished and nourished with an application of Tahitian vanilla lotion. These specials are available for a limited time and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. An automatic 18% gratuity will be applied.
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, AZILO Ultra Pool, one rooftop pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, the brand-new Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s Café and James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain’s Balla Italian Soul. 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.