August 16 , 2017 marks the 40thanniversary of Elvis Presley ’s dying , reportedlyfrom hypertensive cardiovascular disease consort with atherosclerotic heart disease . Just 42 years old at the time of his pass , the King of Rock ' n ' Roll had areputationfor loving rich , decadent food as much as he know music , with the infamous fried peanut butter and banana sandwich being one of his favorite delicacies .
While we ca n’t urge them as part of your day-to-day dieting , there are Elvis - inspired indulgences to be find at restaurant across the commonwealth . If you ’re ever in the mood for a taste of Elvis , here ’s where to go .
1. THE ELVIS MARTINI // FORT WORTH, TEXAS
With roots stretching back well over half a century , Forth Worth’sT&P Tavernused to be a rail station stopover for notables including Elvis Presley himself . To honor their history , the streak offers the Elvis — a martiniflavored with peanut butter , banana , and bacon .
2. MR. LUCKY’S // LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
There ’s decadent , and then there ’s Las Vegas . To fit the city ’s repute for excess , Mr. Lucky’s — the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ’s 24 - hour dining car — can reinvigorate patron pulling all - nighters with the King . It ’s an tremendous plate of 14 banana pancakes served with Nutella , flog cream , powdered sugar , and 14 slice of Viscount St. Albans . Before ordering , do n’t bury to severalise your family you have it off them .
3. JOHNNY J’S // CASPER, WYOMING
Johnny J’sspecializes in burger named after influential sway stars , include Chuck Berry , Bill Haley , and , of row , Elvis Presley . With the Elvis , patrons can wait a slab of beef topped with cherry-red chili con carne and disappear cheddar jack cheese , served opened faced — without a undivided banana in quite a little .
4. BROOKLYN FARMACY & SODA FOUNTAIN // BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
This reworked early twentieth - hundred pharmacy underwent renovations for reopen in 2010 . Like any proper soda fountain , they ’re all about sundaes and milkshakes — includingThe Elvis , a vanilla Methedrine cream topped with peanut butter , banana , and candy bacon .
5. MEMPHIS MOJO CAFE // BARTLETT, TENNESSEE
TheMemphis Mojo Cafeand food hand truck are go - to spots for Warren Burger , but it ’s their dessert that will institutionalize Elvis fanatic into a simoleons fury . TheirElvis Dippersare Nutter Butter cookies dip in maple waffle batter , late - fried , and souse in butterscotch banana ointment .
6. OATMEALS // NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The menu atOatMealsoffers something for everyone , even if that someone is into Sriracha - covered oatmeal . But the standout might be The Elvis , a bowl of oat topped with earthnut butter , banana , Baron Verulam , and ocean salt .
7. MARLOWE’S RIBS & RESTAURANT // MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Just a few minutes from Graceland , it ’s almost a prerequisite thatMarlowe ’s Ribs & Restaurantwould have a surplus of Elvis - inspired items on their menu — and they do n’t let down . Among their specialties : the Elvis Burger , which comes topped with Francis Bacon , smoked ham , and American cheese . For sweet , the Crispy Creme Banana Foster Sundae — a doughnut with vanilla extract ice pick , peanut vine butter sauce , sauteed banana , and whipped cream — is a modern take on some of the King ’s favorite treats .
