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Can you eat a 6.5-pound Reuben sandwich in an hour? Kravitz Deli unveils eating challenge

The Big Reuben Challenge: Kravitz Deli adds new 6.5-pound sandwich to menu this week
The Big Reuben Challenge: Kravitz Deli adds new 6.5-pound sandwich to menu this week Kravitz Deli

At Kravitz Deli, a lot is going on this Friday for National Sandwich Day Celebration.

To honor the holiday, the longtime Youngstown-based deli is serving up special deals.

From 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. this Friday, customers will choose any regular six-ounce deli sandwich with extra meat for $11.99.

Kravitz also added something new to the menu: The Big Reuben Challenge.

The Big Reuben Challenge at Kravitz Deli is an hour-long contest for extreme eaters.

Challengers will have to eat a 6.5-pound full-loaf sandwich.

It’s a $25 Reuben sandwich with two pounds of corned beef.

The Big Reuben is topped with half a pound of Swiss cheese, one pound of sauerkraut or coleslaw and a cup of thousand island dressing.

It’s served with a pound of house-cut fries and a 32-ounce draft beer or fountain soda pop.

Taking on the Big Reuben

Here are some of the rules:

  • You only have an hour to finish it and you can’t take any breaks.
  • All three items will be served at the same time.
  • A Kravitz employee will keep the official time.
  • The meal must be finished, including sandwich toppings, fries and drink.
  • The sandwich must be completely swallowed by the end of the hour.
  • None of the sandwich may be dropped on the floor or table.

Here’s what you win if you beat the challenge:

  • Free meal if finished in under an hour
  • Free Big Reuben Challenge T-shirt
  • Free Kravitz Deli cap
  • $15 gift certificate towards future purchase
  • Name and picture on Kravitz Wall of Fame

If you’re interested in taking on the challenge, register by calling (330) 759-7889 or coming into the Belmont Avenue Kravitz Deli.

National Sandwich Day Giveback

While snacking on sandwiches, customers can also support the Mahoning Valley Fatherhood Coalition.

Kravitz Deli will match every donation to the project made by customers during Friday’s National Sandwich Day Celebration.

One customer who donates will get a $30 gift card for Kravitz.

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