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Main Event Entertainment launches new menu

Main Event Entertainment is debuting a new menu at all 38 of its locations.

Available beginning Oct. 23, the new items include a Southern crispy chicken sandwich (crispy chicken breast, caramelized onion-bacon jam ranch dressing, shredded lettuce, tomato and red onion), roast beef dippers (shaved roast beef, horseradish mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, tomato and red onion, served on a buttery garlic knot bun with a side of au jus), and ham and cheese slammers (thinly sliced Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, honey mustard, shredded lettuce, tomato and red onion, served on a soft buttery garlic knot bun).

Guests will also be able to enjoy three new margaritas: prickly pear, triple strawberry and spicy jalapeno mango.

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