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Connecticut restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

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$5,000 2012 Jun 2I Mohegan Sun BBQ Fest Rib-Eating Championship Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT
big burgerC"Real" Man vs. Food Burger The Blue Cottage Branford, CT 2 bacon cheeseburgers between 3 grilled cheese sandwiches, record is 5 minutes
1 lb. burgerCBig Daddy Burger - defunct Chevy's Drive In Bristol, CT no longer offered
2 lb. burgerCThe Pounder Pounder 189 Sports Cafe Brookfield, CT
22 in. stuffed pizzaC The Challenger Randy's Wooster St. Pizza Shop Enfield, CT for teams of 2 people
72 oz. steakCBig 72 Challenge The Country Diner Enfield, CT finshers at end of year will be entered into a drawing for $500 cash & $500 gift certificate
2.5 foot chicken subC San Diego Chicken Challenge What's Cooking Fairfield, CT available only on Monday & Tuesday
2 lb. burgerCMoFo Burger Mo's Burgers & Brew Gales Ferry, CT
11 lb. pizzaCAll America Heavyweight Challenger Pizza Giovanni's Glastonbury, CT
3 big pancakesCPancake Challenge Buford's Family Restaunt Groton, CT
10 chicken fingersCTen Finger Challenge Griff's Chicken Shack Hamden, CT Amateur record is 19 (Joe "Buffalo" Correia, 7/6/10; Moomsi's record is 30
4 lb. sirloinCThe Grizzly - defunct Bubba's Sportsmen Cafe Kensington, CT restaurant closed
12lb. burgerCThe Grizzly Challenge The Black Bear Saloon Milford, CT burger is 12 pounds total
4 patty burgerCVoodoo Curse Burger Voodoo Grill Mystic, CT topped with bacon, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, tomatoes, lettuce and special sauce, served with a lot of fries
4 pattie burgerCHall of Famer Slider's Sports Bar & Grill New Britain (3 locations), CT topped with bacon, chili, pulled pork, onion rings, 3 different cheeses with lettuce , tomato, onions & pickles
waffle burgerCOh No You Didn't' Burger Challenge Box 63 New Haven, CT
10 sandwichesCCheese Truck Challenge mobile New Haven, CT sandwiches created by customer
10 sandwichesCCheese Truck Challenge The Caseus Cheese TruckNew Haven, CT
hamburgersCDoodle Burger - defunct Yankee Doodle Coffee Shop New Haven, CT Restaurant closed Jan 2008, hope to reopen, Only record holder listed in wall of fame
2 ft. long hot dogC2 Foot Long Hot Dog Doogie's Newington, CT
4 lb. burgerCWacky Burger Challenge Doogie's Newington, CT also called Zaino Burger
10 chili dogsCBig Dog Challenge Goldburger's Newington, CT
5 lb cheesesteakCThe Happy Three-Foot Cheesesteak The Happy Cheesesteak Newton, CT requires prepayment with $40 deposit
5.5 lb hot dogCThe Frankenstein Rte 12 Famous Franks North Grosvenor Dale, CT
22 inch pizzaC22 inch pizza Bang Bang Pizza Norwalk, CT no beverages allowed
4 lb. burgerCThe 4 Pounder Scooter's Grill Plainville, CT
5 lb. burritoCBurrito Wall of Fame Casa Mariachi Putnam, CT
30 oz. burgerCMonster Burger Challenge Bar & Grille on Seven Ridgefield, CT includes 1 lb. fries
big breakfastCThe Kitchen Sink Leo's Restaurant Southbury, CT French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, scrambled eggs, grilled zucchini & fresh fruit
large Mack's House PizzaC Mack's Challenge Mack's On West Pizza Restaurant Southington, CT Sunday through Thursday only
fish sandwichesCFish Sandwich Record Main Port Fish & Chips Stratford, CT current record is 5 in one hour
50 oz. porterhouseC50 oz. Porterhouse Challenge Black Rock Tavern & Restaurant Thomaston, CT
3 lb. burgerCHall of Famer Burger Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafé - Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT no time limit
16 in pancakeCBreakfast Challenge That Breakfast Place Willimantic, CT includes 12 eggs, 1/2 lb. home fries, 2 orders toast
12 in pancake sandwichC Giant Pancake Sandwich Challenge Winsted Diner Winsted, CT 7 scrambled eggs, 8 pieces of American cheese, 1/2 cup diced ham, 6 sausage patties & 6 slices of bacon between 2 12 inch pancakes
28 in pizzaCGoliath Pizza Five Guys Flippin' Pies Wolcott, CT
($175)2012 May 5 Taco Eating Contest Picante Stamford, CT
2012 Apr 28DefCon Hot Wing Eatin Contest New England Regional Chili Cook Off Somers, CT
2012 Apr 21Big Pie Eating Competition Sgt. Pepperoni Uconn Storrs, CT
2012 Apr 14Hot Dog & Asparagus Eating Contest Cobalt Flea Market Cobalt, CT
2012 Apr 2Munch Madness finals Wood n Tap Hartford, CT relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams
2012 Mar 28Munch Madness qualifier Wood n Tap Orange, CT relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams
2012 Mar 26Munch Madness qualifier Wood n Tap Farmington, CT relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams
2012 Mar 21Munch Madness qualifier Wood n Tap Hartford, CT relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams
2012 Mar 19Munch Madness qualifier Wood n Tap Rocky Hill, CT relay for 2, 3 or 4 person teams
$200 2012 Feb 21 Paczki Eating Contest Eddy's Bake Shop Ansonia, CT
($50)2012 Feb 7 Ice Cream Eating Contest Friendlys New Milford, CT
2011 Oct 15Pie Eating Contest Apple Harvest Festival Glastonbury, CT
2011 Oct 15Pie Eating Contest Fall Fair New Canaan, CT hands-free
2011 Oct 15Little Pub Ghost Wing Challenge Fall for Ridgefield Ridgefield, CT
2011 Sep 24Wing Eating Contest Norwalk Boat Show Norwalk, CT
2011 Sep 23Wing Eating Contest Black Bear Hartford, CT
2011 Sep 7Fire Wing Eating Contest Villa Capri Wallingford, CT
2011 Aug 28Pizza Eating Contest Venice Apizza Wallingford, CT
2011 Aug 21Hot Dog Eating Contest Leo's Restaurant Southbury, CT
($100)2011 Aug 13 Burrito Eating Contest Husk - New American Tacos Collinsville, CT
2011 Aug 12Gigantic Burger Eating Contest The Final Score East Hartford, CT
2011 Aug 6Chowdown Showdown qualifier Jake's Wayback Burgers Orange, CT
2011 Aug 5Chowdown Showdown qualifier Jake's Wayback Burgers Torrington, CT
2011 Jul 23Wing Eating Contest 1st and 10 Sports Bar & Grill New Milford, CT
$700 2011 Jul 10A National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
$700 2011 Jul 10A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
($75)2011 Jul 9 Hot Dog Eating Contest Chef's Dog House Newington, CT
2011 Jun 25Chicken Eating Contest Relay for Life Hamden North Haven Hamden, CT
2011 Jun 15Hot Wing Eating Contest Northeast Helicopters Flight Training Ellington, CT
2011 Jun 12Hot Dog Eating Contest Georgetown Day Wilton, CT
($475)2011 Apr 4 Munch Madness Finals Wood n Tap Hartford, CT for 2, 3 & 4 person teams
2011 Mar 31Wing Eating Contest Wing Masters Middletown, CT
$200 2011 Mar 8Paczki eating contest Eddy's Bake Shop Ansonia, CT
2011 Mar 5Pancake Eating Contest Ansonia Nature CenterAnsonia, CT
2011 Feb 6Wing Eating Contest New York Pizza & Pasta Co. Plainfield, CT $10 registration fee
2011 Feb 5Coaches Challenge Coaches Subs Granby, CT
$250 ($75)2011 Jan 30 King of the Wing Central Cafe Plainville, CT $20 entry fee
2010 Nov 14Slider Eating Contest Eli's on Whitney Hamden, CT
2010 Oct 16Pie Eating Contest Fall Fair New Canaan, CT
2010 Sep 25Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest Norwalk Boat Show Norwalk, CT "Dangerous Deckhand" Russell Newberry, from the Deadliest Catch to judge
$100 2010 Aug 27 Wing Eating Contest Harry's Sports Grill North Haven, CT
2010 Aug 7Chowdown Showdown qualifier Jake's Hamburgers Mystic, CT $20 entry fee, limit 20 entrants per location
2010 Jul 24Wing Eating Contest Village Fair DaysNew Milford, CT
$700 2010 Jul 11A National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
$700 2010 Jul 11A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
2010 Jun 26Chicken Finger Eating Contest American Cancer Society eventQuinnipiac, CT
2010 May 15INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
2010 May 1Wing Eating Contest New England Regional Chili Cook Off Somers, CT
$1,500 2010 Apr 17 Spaghetti Eating Contest Serafino's Wallingford, CT
2010 Apr 5Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Mar 31Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Southington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Mar 30Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Farmington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Mar 29Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Vernon, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Mar 24Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Mar 23Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Rocky Hill, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2010 Feb 16Paczki eating contest Eddy's Bake Shop Ansonia, CT
2010 Feb 5Super Steamed Cheeseburger Eating Contest Sara J's Wallingford, CT 2 contestants will attempt to eat 1/2 of giant burger, register by Jan 28
$120 2009 Sep 19 Pizza Eating Contest Randy's Wooster St. PizzaWallingford, CT
2009 Aug 15Peach Pie Eating Contest Lyman Orchards Middlefield, CT
$700 2009 Jul 12A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
$700 2009 Jul 12A National Bun & Cheese Eating Championship Lake Quassy Middlebury, CT
2009 May 16INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
2009 Apr 6Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2009 Apr 1Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Southington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2009 Mar 31Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Farmington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2009 Mar 30Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Vernon, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2009 Mar 25Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2009 Mar 24Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Rocky Hill, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
$200 2009 Feb 24 Paczki eating contest Eddy's Bake Shop Ansonia, CT
2009 Jan 24Eat the Meat III finals Sports Haven New Haven, CT for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization
2009 Jan 21Eat the Meat III qualifier Buffalo Wild Wings New Haven, CT for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization
2009 Jan 14Eat the Meat III qualifier Buffalo Wild Wings New Haven, CT for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization
2009 Jan 7Eat the Meat III qualifier Buffalo Wild Wings New Haven, CT for CT residents only not affiliated with a professional eating organization
2008 Oct 18Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Connecticut Renaissance FaireHebron, CT prize is a 2009 CT ren faire season pass
$4,750 2008 Aug 17I Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Championship Ash Creek Saloon Black Rock, CT
$800 2008 Jul 13A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional Lake QuassyMiddlebury, CT date originally listed as July 6
$200 2008 Jul 13A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - amateur Lake QuassyMiddlebury, CT date originally listed as July 6
2008 May 17INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
2008 May 1IFeast on the First ESPNBristol, CT
2008 Apr 2Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2008 Mar 26Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Southington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2008 Mar 25Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Rocky Hill, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2008 Mar 19Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Farmington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
2008 Mar 18Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Qualifier Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Hartford, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $20 entry fee
$200 2008 Feb 5Paczki eating contest Eddy's Bake Shop Ansonia, CT
$1,000 2008 Jan 26 Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat II - studio qualifiers Sports HavenNew Haven, CT
$1,000 2008 Jan 26 Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat II - restaurant qualifiers Sports HavenNew Haven, CT
2008 Jan 24Eat the Meat II qualifier Buffalo Wild WingsMilford, CT top 4 eaters advance to finals
2008 Jan 23Miss Elizabeth vs Magilla WPLR studiosMilford, CT
2008 Jan 17Eat the Meat II qualifier Buffalo Wild WingsWestfield, CT top 4 eaters advance to finals
2008 Jan 10Eat the Meat II qualifier Buffalo Wild WingsWestfield, CT top 4 eaters advance to finals
$5,000 2007 Aug 25I Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Championship 70 Sanford StreetFairfield, CT Chesnut was last years champion
$850 2007 Jul 8A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - professional Lake QuassyMiddlebury, CT original duration was 5 minutes, maximum # of patties was 14
$200 2007 Jul 8A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship - amateur Lake QuassyMiddlebury, CT first to finish 6 patties
2007 May 19INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT held indoors due to rain
2007 Mar 29Munch Madness Bar Bite Eating Contest Finals Wood-n-Tap Bar & Grill Southington, CT 2, 3, or 4 person relay, $15 entry fee
2007 Mar 24Vegan Cupcake Eating Contest Fuel Cafe New Haven, CT
$1,000 2007 Mar 17 Chaz & AJ's Eat the Meat Wing Competition Sports HavenNew Haven, CT
$200 2007 Feb 20 Paczki eating contest Eddy's Bake ShopAnsonia, CT
2006 Nov 11Yale-Princeton team wing eating contest Yale-Princeton TailgateNew Haven, CT for Yale & Princeton students 5 person teams 4 men / 1 woman
$1,700 2006 Aug 13I Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Contest Ash Creek Saloon Fairfield, CT
2006 Jul 9ACaribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Eating Championship Meritone Family FestivalShelton, CT
$400 2006 Jul 9A Caribbean Food Delights National Beef Patty Amateur Contest Meritone Family FestivalShelton, CT
2006 May 20INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
2005 May 28INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
2004 May 22INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Putnam Bridge PlazaEast Hartford, CT
$100 wingsWing Eating Contest Harry's Sports Grill North Haven, CT