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Chicago area restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

1 lb. burgerCThe Whaler [Link] Thirsty Whale Bar Algonquin, IL 2 half pound patties w / strips of bacon
70 oz. steakCZeppelin Steak [Link] Allgauer's Restaurant Alsip, IL meal includes baked potato and salad
30 inch pizzaC30 Inch Pizza [Link] 30's Pizza Factory Arlington Heights, IL for three person teams, only available Tues/Wed/Thurs
40 oz. burgerC40 Ounce Burger [Link] Aurora Pancake House Aurora, IL also available at D'Bays Family Restaurant
4 lb. burgerCThe Gambler - defunct [Link] Sam Houston's Charhouse Bartlett, IL burger consists of 2 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of fixings- No longer available
18 scoop sundaeCThe Beast [Link] Lindy's Gertie's Restaurant Bridgeview, IL contains 6 bananas, 2 apples and 3 brownies
40 ounce steakCBig Shoulders [Link] Carmichael's Chicago Steakhouse Chicago, IL
64 oz. porterhouseC64 oz. Porterhouse [Link] Chicago Chop House Chicago, IL also have 48 ounce porterhouse
2 lb. burgerC2 lb. Burger [Link] Chicago Joe's Chicago, IL
breakfast melangeCThe Slinger [Link] Diner Grill Chicago, IL contains hash browns, grilled onions, two cheeseburger patties and two eggs topped with chili
3.5 lb. chimichangaC Big Mel [Link] Dos Diablos Chicago, IL
ganpunggisCGanpunggi Record [Link] Great Seas Chinese Chicago, IL also have a wing eating wall of fame
big cake sliceCMeaning of Life Cake [Link] Hugo's Frog Bar Chicago, IL a quarter of a foot high, 15 inch diameter cake, reportedly has never been finished by a single diner
8 lb. burgerC8 lb. Monster Burger [Link] Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chicago, IL
8 lb. burgerCXXX Hot Wings [Link] Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chicago, IL
1 lb. burgerCOne Pound Burger & Fries [Link] Joey's Brickhouse Chicago, IL
1 lb. burgerCOne Pound Burger [Link] Joey's Brickhouse Chicago, IL burger stuffed with 4 cheeses and bacon
3 overstuffed sandwichesC Lucky's Wall of Fame [Link] Lucky's Sandwich Co. Chicago, IL
25 scoop sundaeCRoyal George [Link] Margie's Candies Chicago, IL
10 half pound tacosCFriday Night Fight [Link] Rockin' Taco Chicago, IL
1 lb. burgerCBig Timmy Challenge [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago, IL also a Gurnee, IL location - burger has cheddar, jack, mozzarella, swiss, bacon, onion straws, BBQ sauce, served w/ fries & onion rings
2 lb. pretzelCThe Northside Twist [Link] Wrigley Field Chicago, IL served during Cubs games
30 inch sausage pizzaC Jumbo Challenge [Link] Bacci Pizza Chicagoland (18 locations), IL Might only be available at Downers Grove location
2 pizza slicesCGiant Slice Challenge [Link] Nonna's Pizza & New York Subs Crestwood, IL 2 slices make up half a 20 inch pizza
2 lb. hot dogC22 Inch Hot Dog [Link] Cookers Red Hots Deerfield, IL hot dog originally created for White Sox club seats
24 inch stuffed pizzaC Stuffed Hurricane Pizza Challenge [Link] Vinny's PizzaDekalb County, IL for teams of 2, $400 prize only available on Tuesday, calling ahead required
2 20 oz. burgerCPat Fitzgerald Burger [Link] Merle's BBQ Evanston, IL
3 lb. burgerCTriple Undisputed [Link] Wiener and Still Champion Evanston, IL also have 2 lb. burger record is 9:47 - Qumar Zaman
21 scoops ice creamCThe Trough [Link] Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor Forest Park, IL almost 7 pounds of ice cream, topped with mounds of whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts and a cherry
1 lb. burgerCThe Iron Gut [Link] Hawg's N Dog's Frankfort, IL
2 lb. burgerC2 Pound Burger [Link] Urban Grille Geneva, IL
2 lb. burgerCQuadruple Bypass Burger [Link] WingTown Grill Glendale Heights, IL burger includes a pound of fries and a pound of onion rings
24 scoop sundaeCThe Kitchen Sink [Link] D. W. Anderson's Eatery & Ice Cream Parlor Gurnee, IL served in actual kitchen sink
20 oz. burgerCThe King Burger Challenge [Link] DW Anderson's Gurnee, IL
72 oz. steakC72 Ounce Steak [Link] Bertucci's Italian Steakhouse Highwood, IL
42 scoop sundaeCThe Avalanche [Link] The Cooling Station Highwood, IL 15 inches high
super burritoCKing Burrito Challenge [Link] Burrito King Joliet, IL
3 lb. burgerCThe Impossi-bull Burger [Link] Bull's on Broadway Kankakee, IL topped w/ half pound of cheese, a half pound of bacon, a half pound of toppings (pick two: lettuce, onion, tomato or pickle) comes with one pound of fries
3.5 pound steakCChar House Sirloin [Link] Al's Char House La Grange, IL
30 oz. burgerCPete's Challenge [Link] Pete & Johnny's Lisle, IL burger has american, cheddar & colby jack cheeses
12 egg omeletCIronman Breakfast [Link] Windhill Pancake Parlor McHenry, IL includes home fries & biscuits
3 ft. sandwichCGiant Meatball Sandwich [Link] Bartolini's Midlothian, IL 10 lb. sandwich contains five lb. of meat, 1.5 lb. cheese, 1.5 lb. of red gravy, 1 lb. peppers & 1 lb. bread - team options 4 persons w/ 15 minute limit, 2 persons w/ 45 minutes
4 lb. burgerCEthyl Burger [Link] R Place Restaurant Morris, IL
3 lb. burgerCXXX Challenge [Link] The Grumpy Bulldog Naperville, IL
1.5 lb. burgerCThe Dawg House Challenge [Link] The Dawg House Grill Park Ridge, IL includes 2 lb. fries, also mantain a burger pattie record
5 lb. burritoCFive Pound Burrito [Link] Asado Mexican Grill Tinley Park, IL
1 lb. burgerCThe Triple Niki [Link] Chuck Wagon Wilmette, IL topped with gyros
2010 Sep 5Rosati's Pizza Eating Contest [Link] Hometown Days Yorkville, IL
$300.00 ($250.00)2010 Aug 28 Fatman's Inaugural Burger Challenge [Link] Fatman Pizza Pub and Sports Bar Gurnee, IL
2010 Aug 28Taco Eating Contest [Link] Home Town FestRound Lake, IL
2010 Aug 21Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Dog Days of Summer Homewood, IL not clear if contest is for dogs or humans
$350.00 2010 Aug 15 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Wiener Ville III Elgin, IL $20 entry fee
($50.00)2010 Aug 7 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Crossroads Festival Shorewood, IL
2010 Aug 6Rib Eating Contest [Link] Backlot Brewfest Libertyville, IL
2010 Aug 2Ice Cream Trough Eating Contest [Link] Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlour Forest Park, IL
$2,250.00 2010 Jul 31 Jumbo Slice Eating Contest [Link] Bacci Pizza Fest Chicago, IL qualify by eating 3 jumbo slices in under 20 minutes at a Bacci's location
$500.00 2010 Jul 31 Pepe's Soft Taco Eating Contest [Link] Balmoral Park Racetrack Crete, IL
2010 Jul 18Pizza Eating Finals [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Burbank, IL
$1,750.00 2010 Jul 18A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - professionals [Link] St. Christopher Fiesta Midlothian, IL
($450.00)2010 Jul 18A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - amateur [Link] St. Christopher Fiesta Midlothian, IL
2010 Jul 17Devil Dawgs Hot Dog Eating Championship [Link] Devil Dawgs Chicago, IL
2010 Jul 17Vegan Cupcake Eating Contest [Link] Bleeding Heart Bakery Oak Park, IL
2010 Jul 10Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] Windmill City Festival Batavia, IL contest will have a 100 foot gutter filled with ice cream
2010 Jul 9Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] Irish Fest Chicago, IL
2010 Jul 8Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Raging Waves Waterpark Yorkville, IL
2010 Jul 6Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Midlothian, IL $5 entry fee
$500.00 2010 Jul 3 The Fifty/50 Ultimate Eating Challenge [Link] The Fifty / 50 Chicago, IL
$900.00 2010 Jul 3 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Palos Heights 4th of July Celebration Palos Heights, IL former Glen Kozlowski Hampton to MC
2010 Jun 29Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Tinley Park, IL $5 entry fee
2010 Jun 22Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Evergreen, IL $5 entry fee
2010 Jun 15Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Palos Hills, IL $5 entry fee
$2,100.00 2010 Jun 11I Rib Eating Contest [Link] Chicago Ribfest Chicago, IL
2010 Jun 8Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge Burbank, IL $5 entry fee
2010 Jun 3Pancake Eating Contest [Link] Colonial Ice Cream Algonquin, IL
2010 May 20Hottest Pepper in the World Eating Contest [Link] The Lion Head Pub Chicago, IL peppers will get progressively spicier until Naga Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) used
2010 May 2Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] Long Grove Chocolate Festival Long Grove, IL
2010 May 1Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] Long Grove Chocolate Festival Long Grove, IL
2010 Apr 25One Pound Burger Contest [Link] Kasper's Food and Spirits Chicago Ridge, IL
2010 Apr 19Wing Eating Contest [Link] Merle's #1 Barbecue Evanston, IL
$500.00 2010 Apr 5 Wing Eating Finals [Link] Junior's SportsLounge Chicago, IL for teams of 2, $10 entry fee
2010 Apr 1Wing Eating Contest [Link] Junior's SportsLounge Chicago, IL for teams of 2, $10 entry fee
2010 Mar 25Wing Eating Contest [Link] Junior's SportsLounge Chicago, IL for teams of 2, $10 entry fee
2010 Mar 18Wing Eating Contest [Link] Junior's SportsLounge Chicago, IL for teams of 2, $10 entry fee
2010 Mar 17Corned Beef and Cabbage Slider Eating Contest [Link] Fifty/50 Chicago, IL
2010 Mar 13Lucky Charms Eating Contest [Link] Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, IL
2010 Feb 28Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2010 Feb 28Wingfest wing eating contest -men [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
($25.00)2010 Feb 26 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Chicago, IL
($25.00)2010 Feb 19 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Chicago, IL
2010 Feb 16Dirty Rice Eating Contest [Link] BlackFinn American Saloon Naperville, IL
2010 Feb 13Paczki Eating Contest [Link] Bennison's Bakery Evanston, IL for 2 person teams, need to have entrants receive pledges from sponsors
($25.00)2010 Feb 12 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Chicago, IL
($100.00)2010 Feb 7 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Reggie's Chicago, IL
($100.00)2010 Feb 7 Sloppy Joe Eating Contest [Link] Reggie's Chicago, IL
($25.00)2010 Feb 5 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Chicago, IL
($25.00)2010 Jan 29 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Chicago, IL
2009 Nov 5Battle of the Bhut [Link] Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Chicago, IL wings topped w/ bhut jolokia pepper suace
2009 Sep 23Sushi Eating Finals [Link] RA SushiChicago, IL
2009 Sep 17Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] RA SushiGlenview, IL
2009 Sep 16Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] RA SushiLombard, IL
2009 Sep 15Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] RA SushiChicago, IL
2009 Sep 13ILa Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] Mi Tierra restaurantChicago, IL
$50.00 ($35.00)2009 Sep 6 Hot Wing Eating Contest [Link] Wing N' ItChicago Heights, IL
2009 Sep 6Macaroni & Cheese Eating Contest [Link] Last Fling Naperville, IL
2009 Sep 6Pizza Eating Contest [Link] Yorkville Hometown Days Yorkville, IL
2009 Sep 5Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] Italian FestFarmington, IL
$350.00 2009 Aug 30 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] WienervilleElgin, IL
2009 Aug 1IPepe's Soft Taco Eating Contest [Link] Balmoral Park Racetrack Crete, IL
$200.00 2009 Jul 30 Ultimate Winger [Link] Lake County FairGrayslake, IL
$250.00 2009 Jul 25 Turkey Leg Eating Contest [Link] Risque Chicago Chicago, IL $25 entrance fee
2009 Jul 25XJimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Making and Eating Contest [Link] Taste of Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL
$50.00 2009 Jul 25 Oskar's Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Rice PoolWheaton, IL for teams of 4, $40 team entry fee
2009 Jul 20Ice Cream Trough Eating Contest [Link] Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlour Forest Park, IL
$1,750.00 2009 Jul 19A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - professional [Link] Midlothian, IL $500 bonus to an amateur that wins the professional contest
($450.00)2009 Jul 19A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - amateur [Link] Midlothian, IL
($90.00)2009 Jul 17 Wing Eating Contest [Link] Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago Chicago, IL
$2,000.00 2009 Jul 11 Jumbo Slice Eating Contest [Link] Bacci Pizza Fest Chicago, IL qualify by eating 3 jumbo slices in under 20 minutes at a Bacci's location
2009 Jul 10Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] Irish Fest Chicago, IL
2009 Jul 9Sandwich Eating Contest [Link] The Fifty/50Chicago, IL winner will compete alongside 3 MLE eaters in Jimmy John's makers vs. eaters contest July 25
2009 Jul 5Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] Plaza Garibaldi Chicago, IL starts at 3pm, winner to receive slot in September IFOCE jalapeno contest
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Crossroads Public House Chicago, IL
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Purgatory Chicago, IL $5 entry fee
$200.00 2009 Jun 27 Wing Eating Championship [Link] Taste of Joliet Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 23Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 22Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 18Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 15Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 May 23Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Barley House Restaurant Algonquin, IL
2009 May 16Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Taste of Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, IL
2009 Feb 22Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2009 Feb 22Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2009 Feb 21Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] Bif Fish Bar and Grille at Harborside Marina Wilmington, IL $50 first prize
2009 Jan 31Chili Eating Contest [Link] Super Chili Bowl Chicago, IL
2009 Jan 27Rock the Tot Tater Tot Eating Contest [Link] Tap House Grill Glen Ellyn, IL
2008 Dec 24TVMan vs. Food [Link] The Travel Channel Chicago, IL starts at 10 pm eastern
2008 Oct 26Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest [Link] Pumpkin Harvest FestivalWestmont, IL
2008 Oct 25Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest [Link] Pumpkin Harvest FestivalWestmont, IL
2008 Oct 23Ravioli Eating Contest [Link] Giovan's RestaurantCrest Hill, IL $40 entrance fee
$425.00 2008 Oct 18 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Choppers Bar and BrillAntioch, IL $20 entry fee
$850.00 2008 Oct 6A Wakefield World Chicken Salad Sandwich Eating Championship [Link] National Association of Convenience Stores Show Chicago, IL
$5,000.00 2008 Sep 14I La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] Fiestas PatriasChicago, IL
2008 Sep 6Donut Eating Contest [Link] Hometown CelebrationDyer, IL
2008 Aug 30Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] Italian FestFarmington, IL
$500.00 2008 Aug 12A Wakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship [Link] CSP's Food Service Retail ExpoSchaumburg, IL
2008 Aug 8Dragon Noodle Eating Contest [Link] Ben PaoChicago, IL
$200.00 2008 Jul 27 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Wiener VilleElgin, IL
2008 Jul 21The Trough Eating Contest [Link] Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor Forest Park, IL $45 entrance fee, for teams of 3 people
$1,500.00 2008 Jul 19 Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] Bacci Pizzeria Chicago, IL
2008 Jul 19Wing Sling Competition [Link] Franks for the Memories Mundelein, IL $35 entrance fee
$4,500.00 2008 Jul 18A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] St. Christopher's Parish 61st Annual Fiesta Midlothian, IL non professionals need to qualify by eating 12 meatballs prior to July 16th, 2008
2008 Jul 12Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] Windmill City FestivalBatavia, IL contest will have a 100 foot gutter filled with ice cream
2008 Jul 11Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] Irish American Heritage Festival Chicago, IL
$150.00 2008 Jul 5 Mini Corn Dog Eating Contest [Link] Crew Chicago, IL "Chicago's premier gay sports bar + gril"
2008 Jun 28Wing Eating Contest [Link] Taste of JolietJoliet, IL
$250.00 2008 Jun 22 Pizza Eating Contest [Link] PizzaFest Chicago, IL
2008 Jun 21Lingonberry Pie Eating Contest [Link] Swedish DaysGeneva, IL
2008 May 17INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Sam's ClubMatteson, IL
2008 Feb 24Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2008 Feb 24Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
$50.00 2007 Nov 10 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Byron's hot dogs Forest Park, IL
$5,000.00 2007 Sep 16I La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] Fiestas PatriasChicago, IL contest was supposed to be 8 minutes, but was shortened due to lack of food
2007 Apr 29Dugout Dog Eating Contest [Link] The DugoutChicago, IL $10 entrance fee
$500.00 2007 Mar 31 4 person team wing eating contest [Link] Cans Bar and Canteen Chicago, IL $25 entrance fee, March 11 registration deadline, qualifiers throughout March, qualifiers also held at Junior's Sports Lounge
$500.00 2007 Mar 17A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] Bartolini's Restaurant Midlothian, IL split into 5 minute qualifier & 2 minute finals
2007 Feb 25Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2007 Feb 25Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
$2,500.00 2006 Jul 29 Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] Bacci Pizzeria, Melrose Park Chicago, IL
$275.00 2006 Jul 22 Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship [Link] AVP Beach volleyball contest Chicago, IL
$875.00 2006 May 20A Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] Bartolini's Restaurant Midlothian, IL split into 5 & 2 minute rounds
$5,000.00 2006 Feb 13I GoldenPalace.net Valentine's Day Chocolate Massacre [Link] Chicago Chocolate Company Chicago, IL 7 minutes corresponds to 7 people killed in actual massacre
$275.00 2005 Sep 3 Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship [Link] AVP Beach volleyball contest Chicago, IL
$2,500.00 2005 Jul 9I Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
$2,500.00 2004 Jun 19I Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
2003 Oct 17Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited
$1,000.00 2003 Jun 22I Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
2002 Oct 18Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited
2001 Oct 19Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited
2000 Oct 20Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited
1999 Oct 21Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited
1998 Oct 22Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited