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Hartford area restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

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1 lb. burgerCBig Daddy Burger - defunct Chevy's Drive In Bristol, CT no longer offered
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
11 lb. pizzaCAll America Heavyweight Challenger Pizza Giovanni's Glastonbury, CT
4 lb. sirloinCThe Grizzly - defunct Bubba's Sportsmen Cafe Kensington, CT restaurant closed
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
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
4 lb. burgerCThe 4 Pounder Scooter's Grill Plainville, CT
large Mack's House PizzaC Mack's Challenge Mack's On West Pizza Restaurant Southington, CT Sunday through Thursday only
50 oz. porterhouseC50 oz. Porterhouse Challenge Black Rock Tavern & Restaurant Thomaston, CT
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
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 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
2011 Oct 15Pie Eating Contest Apple Harvest Festival Glastonbury, CT
2011 Sep 23Wing Eating Contest Black Bear Hartford, 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 5Chowdown Showdown qualifier Jake's Wayback Burgers Torrington, CT
($75)2011 Jul 9 Hot Dog Eating Contest Chef's Dog House Newington, CT
2011 Jun 15Hot Wing Eating Contest Northeast Helicopters Flight Training Ellington, 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
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 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
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
2009 Aug 15Peach Pie Eating Contest Lyman Orchards Middlefield, 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
2008 Oct 18Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Connecticut Renaissance FaireHebron, CT prize is a 2009 CT ren faire season pass
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
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
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
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