| | 2012 Jul 28 | I | Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship Championship |
| New York City, NY |
|
| | 2012 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - men |
Nathan's Famous |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2012 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - women |
Nathan's Famous |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2012 Jul 4 | | Crif Dog Classic |
Roberta's Pizza |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2012 Jun 3 | | Annual Brooklyn Pizza Eating Contest |
Rocco's Pizzeria |
Brooklyn, NY |
qualify by eating 18 in pizza in under 8 minutes |
| | 2012 Jun 2 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier |
"Madoff Meadows" (NY Mets ballpark) |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2012 May 27 | | Pickle Eating Contest |
86th & Broadway |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| ($500) | 2012 May 26 | |
Curry Eating Championship |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 20-30 scoop sundae | C | Emack Attack |
Emack & Bolio's |
Boston, MA |
also have new york city, FL & IL locations |
| tequila | C | The Punisher |
Mojave |
Astoria, NY |
tequila infused w/ habanero peppers |
| 6 sliders | C | Burger Try-athalon |
Zuzie's |
Astoria, NY |
|
| 24 in. sandwich | C | The Bayside Monster - defunct |
Todd's New York BBQ & Roadhouse |
Bayside, NY |
restaurant closed - includes meat, cheeses, onions, hot and sweet peppers and about 1.5 pounds of fries |
| 6 hot wings | C | Suicide Six Wing Challenge |
Buffalo Cantina |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| 48 oz. steak | C | Porterhouse Steak for Two |
Chadwick's Restaurant |
Brooklyn, NY |
Not available according to employee Will Millender contacted |
| 87 oz. steak | C | Lone Star 87 oz. Steak Challenge |
Lone Star Bar & Grill |
Brooklyn, NY |
includes small side |
| 16 inch pizza | C | 16 Inch Pizza |
Rocco's Pizzeria |
Brooklyn, NY |
not doing it until march or april |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Smashiess Challenge |
Smashiess Grocery |
East Harlem, NY |
|
| 10 lb. burger | C | 10 Pound Burger - defunct |
1834 Bar & Burger |
Manhattan, NY |
restaurant closed in June 2010 |
| 50 oz. porterhouse | C | Bisctecca Fiorentina con L'Ossa for two |
Bistecca Fiorentina |
Manhattan, NY |
also have a 32 oz. porterhouse for one |
| 1 lb. burger | C | NY Pizza Burger |
BK Whopper Bar |
Manhattan, NY |
burger has 4 Whopper patties, topped w/ mozzarella and marinara sauce |
| P'hall curry | C | P'hall of Fame |
Brick Lane Curry House |
Manhattan, NY |
verbal disclaimer required |
| tacos | C | Taco Record |
Cabrito |
Manhattan, NY |
current record is 20 tacos |
| 5.5 lb. curry | C | World Champion Curry |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
only 5 orders are available per day |
| bbq feast | C | Feed Your Face Challenge - defunct |
Hill Country Barbecue |
Manhattan, NY |
includes 3/4 lb. moist brisket, 3/4 lb. lean brisket, 3/4 lb. beef shoulder, 3/4 lb. prime rib, 1 medium hot side, 1 medium cold side, 32 oz. drink & cupcake, meat weight increased to 3 lb. after unnamed woman did original challenge in 8 minutes |
| tacos | C | Taco Eating Record |
Hop Devil Grill |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| Kingfish burger | C | Huey's Kingfish Burger Challenge |
Huey's 24/7 Diner NYC |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 4 lb. plate of curry | C |
The Curry Challenge |
Kenka Restaurant |
Manhattan, NY |
plate contains 2 lb. rice and 2 lb. meat |
| big sandwich | C | The Jackpot |
Lansky's |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 9.5 lb. sandwich | C | Ultimate New Yorker |
Lansky's |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 24 oz. burger | C | The Hulk Steak Burger Challenge |
Ottomanelli Brothers |
Manhattan, NY |
meal includes fries and a 20 oz. drink, only available Mon-Thurs during lunchtime |
| 1 lb. burger | C | F U Burger |
Rockography |
Manhattan, NY |
topped w/fried egg, restaurant opens March 21 |
| 4.5 lb. sandwich | C | The Monster |
Sarge's Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 14 in. burger | C | 14 Inch Pie-cut burger |
Slate Plus |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| .5 lb. burger | C | The Great American Brew & Burger Challenge |
The Town Tavern |
Manhattan, NY |
challenge available 11am - 6 pm |
| sushi pieces | C | Sushi Record |
Yummi Village Sushi |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| 2 #13 sandwiches | C | #13 Sandwich Challenge |
Carnegie Deli |
New York, NY |
sandwich contains turkey, corned beef and Swiss, 3 pounds total |
| 30 oz. burger | C | Jawbreaker |
Big Bites |
Queens, NY |
|
| 8 lb. sloppy joe | C | The Motherload |
Lunchbox |
Staten Island, NY |
includes 24 oz. beverage |
| 151 oz milkshake | C | 151 |
Lunchbox |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| 6 spicy wings | C | Death Wish |
Lunchbox |
Staten Island, NY |
cannot drink for 10 minutes after finishing without |
| 21 scoop sundae | C | The Kitchen Sink |
Seduto's Ice Cream Parlor |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| | 2012 May 15 | | Go!Go!Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 qualifying times advance to finals |
| | 2012 May 10 | | Go!Go!Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 qualifying times advance to finals |
| $200 | 2012 May 10 | |
Pizza Eating Contest |
Roller Jam USA |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| | 2012 May 5 | | Go!Go!Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 qualifying times advance to finals |
| | 2012 May 5 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Mex Fest @ South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2012 Apr 30 | | Go!Go!Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 qualifying times advance to finals |
| | 2012 Apr 25 | | Go!Go!Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 qualifying times advance to finals |
| | 2012 Apr 15 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Brooklyn Commune |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Mar 31 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Duke's |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2012 Mar 9 | A | The Last Supper |
Ripley's Believe it or Not |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| ($750) | 2012 Mar 8 | |
Hamantaschen Eating Championship |
Ramaz School |
Manhattan, NY |
submit video of eating feat by Feb 29 to receive spot, non-professionals only (cannot have done more than 2 eating contests) |
| | 2012 Feb 25 | | Jayhawk Wing Eating Contest |
Blackstones |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Feb 5 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Hail Mary Wing Eating Contest |
Bar 43 |
Queens, NY |
rubber gloves provided |
| $50 | 2012 Feb 5 | | Chicken Eating Contest |
The Dugout |
The Bronx, NY |
|
| | 2012 Feb 1 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
The Village Pourhouse - Downtown |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2012 Jan 4 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
The Village Pourhouse |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Dec 11 | | Wing Eating Championship |
Manchester Pub |
New York City, NY |
top 5 times at eating 15 wings will qualify |
| | 2011 Nov 23 | X | Takeru Kobayashi turkey record attempt |
Turtle Bay |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| $3,081 | 2011 Nov 22 | I |
Wild Turkey 81 Eating World Championship |
The TimesCenter |
Manhattan, NY |
invitational |
| | 2011 Nov 17 | | Mashed Potato Eating Contest |
Hard Rock Cafe |
Manhattan, NY |
for Opie & Anthony Show |
| | 2011 Oct 30 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Butter Lane Cupcakes |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Oct 8 | | Hot Pepper Eating Contest |
East New York Farms |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Oct 5 | | Death Wing Eating Contest |
Village Pourhouse |
Manhattan, NY |
$10 entrance fee |
| | 2011 Sep 24 | | The Slurp Off |
Grand Central Oyster Bar |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Sep 22 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Feast of San Gennaro |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Sep 18 | | Caviar Eating Contest |
Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
billed as world's first caviar eating contest |
| $900 | 2011 Sep 18 | A |
Apple Pie Eating Contest |
New York City Apple Day |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| $1,800 | 2011 Sep 17 | |
Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - men |
NYC Dumpling Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| $1,800 | 2011 Sep 17 | |
Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - women |
NYC Dumpling Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Sep 15 | I | Cannoli Eating Contest |
Feast of San Gennaro |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Sep 5 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
Maison Premiere |
Brooklyn, NY |
$50 entry fee |
| ($300) | 2011 Sep 5 | |
Pancake Eating Contest |
Jo's | Manhattan, NY |
amateurs only |
| | 2011 Sep 4 | | Pickle Eating Contest |
The Bell House |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Sep 3 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Ivy Bakery Soho |
Manhattan, NY |
postponed from Aug 27 |
| | 2011 Sep 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| $100 | 2011 Aug 30 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
The Habitat |
Brooklyn, NY |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2011 Aug 20 | | Pickle Eating Contest |
Black Rabbit Bar |
Brooklyn, NY |
prize downgraded at last minute according to Will Millender |
| $1,250 | 2011 Aug 13 | |
Pizza Eating Contest Finals |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Aug 6 | |
Pancake Eating Contest |
Fairway Cafe |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Aug 6 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 30 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Arancini Eating Contest |
Bushwick Block Party |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Baguette Eating Contest |
Bastille Day Bash |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Blueberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Union Square Greenmarket |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 13 | | Brooklyn Burger Eating Contest |
Brooklyn Cyclones Game |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jul 10 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Astor Bake Shop |
Astoria, NY |
|
| $100 | 2011 Jul 10 | |
Daikon Kimchi Eating Contest |
Cook Out NYC |
Governor's Island, NY |
|
| $150 | 2011 Jul 10 | |
Super Spicy Kimchi Eating Contest |
Cook Out NYC |
Governors Island, NY |
|
| $150 | 2011 Jul 4 | | Burger Eating Contest |
Peggy O'Neill's |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $19,500 | 2011 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - men |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $20,000 | 2011 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - women |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 26 | | Stinkfest Cheese Eating Contest |
Smith Street Fun Day |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Cupcake Kings |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $100 | 2011 Jun 25 | |
Froyo Eating Contest |
Wicked Spoon Yogurt |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Yogurt Eating Contest |
Wicked Spoon Yogurt |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Atomic Wing Eating Contest |
Wicked Spoon Yogurt |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 18 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Tribeca Greenmarket |
Manhattan, NY |
prizes awarded to fastest, neatest & messiest eater |
| | 2011 Jun 11 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
The Square |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| ($350) | 2011 Jun 5 | |
Ice Cream Eating Contest |
5th Avenue Street Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $900 | 2011 Jun 5 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - men |
Madoff Meadows (NY Mets ballpark) |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - women |
Madoff Meadows (NY Mets ballpark) |
Queens, NY |
|
| ($500) | 2011 May 28 | |
Go! Go! Curry! Eating Finals |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 May 27 | | Pound For Pound Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brooklyn Boulders |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| ($500) | 2011 May 26 | |
Go!Go! Curry Eating Championship |
Go!Go!Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
5.3 oz per plate |
| ($730) | 2011 May 25 | |
Amateur Slider Eating Contest |
PSbklyn |
Brooklyn, NY |
entrants must not have won a professional eating contest |
| $250 | 2011 May 18 | |
World Pickle Eating Championship |
Carnegie Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 May 15 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 May 14 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
McDermott's Pub |
The Bronx, NY |
|
| | 2011 May 10 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 May 5 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 Apr 30 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 Apr 25 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 Apr 20 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 Apr 16 | | The LACE Bacon Trail - postponed |
Roger Smith Hotel |
Manhattan, NY |
initial round 30 seconds, top 3 will compete in minute long final round |
| | 2011 Apr 16 | | Chicken Wing Eating Contest |
NYC Chili Cookoff |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| | 2011 Apr 15 | | Go !Go! Curry! Eating Qualifier |
Go !Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
top 5 times overall advance to finals |
| | 2011 Apr 3 | | Vegan Cupcake Eating Contest |
NYC Vegetarian Food Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Apr 3 | | Vegan Doughnut Eating Contest |
NYC Vegetarian Food Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Apr 2 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Duke's Restaurant |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Mar 28 | | The Pizza Packet Pizza Party |
The Bell House |
Brooklyn, NY |
for three teams of four people |
| ($400) | 2011 Mar 13 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
KyoChonNY |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Mar 8 | | Taco Eating Contest |
The Irish Exit |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Feb 6 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Venus New York |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | The Burger Bowl |
The Burger Bistro |
Brooklyn, NY |
entrants can not have won a cash prize in an eating contest in the past decade |
| | 2011 Jan 29 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Beer and Bourbon Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
Contest not happening in NYC area as per Sara Hamilton (event manager) |
| | 2011 Jan 29 | | BBQ Bean Eating Contest |
Beer and Bourbon Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
Contest not happening in NYC area as per Sara Hamilton (event manager) |
| | 2011 Jan 29 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Central Park on 110th Street |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2011 Jan 22 | | Wing-A-Thon Eating Contest |
New York Boat Show |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Dec 6 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Manny's on Second |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| ($250) | 2010 Nov 14 | |
Frickle Eating Contest |
Rare Bar & Grill |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Nov 5 | | Doritos Eating Contest |
Washington Square Park | Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Oct 25 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Manny's on Second |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Oct 16 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Bacon-palooza |
Manhattan, NY |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 11 | | Can You Handle the Heat? |
Wok to Walk |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Oct 9 | | No Hands Apple Pie Eating Contest |
The Irish Exit |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Kettle Black Wing Eating Contest |
Kettle Black |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2010 Oct 1 | |
Whiskey Sour Pickle Eating Contest |
Black Rabbit |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 25 | | Slurp Off |
Grand Central Oyster Bar |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| $1,800 | 2010 Sep 25 | |
7th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - men's division |
NYC Dumpling Festival @ Sara D. Roosevelt Park |
New York, NY |
|
| $1,800 | 2010 Sep 25 | |
7th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - women's division |
NYC Dumpling Festival @ Sara D. Roosevelt Park |
New York, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 23 | | Pizza Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 16 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
|
| ($300) | 2010 Sep 6 | |
Pancake Eating Contest |
Jo's |
Manhattan, NY |
for amateurs only |
| | 2010 Sep 6 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Richmond, NY |
will also have pie eating contest |
| ($50) | 2010 Sep 5 | |
Pie Eating Contest |
Hell Gate Social |
Astoria, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 5 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Richmond, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 5 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Richmond, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Richmond, NY |
|
| | 2010 Sep 4 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Richmond County Fair |
Richmond, NY |
|
| $100 | 2010 Aug 31 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
The Habitat |
Brooklyn, NY |
defending champ Will Millender to compete |
| $850 | 2010 Aug 14 | |
Pizza Eating Finals |
Danni's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
non-competitve eaters to receive 50% bonus |
| | 2010 Aug 7 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Danni's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
non-competitve eaters to receive 50% bonus, top 3 to advance to finals |
| | 2010 Aug 5 | | Asiadog Eating Contest |
Trophy Bar | Brooklyn, NC |
|
| | 2010 Jul 31 | | Meat Pie Eating Contest |
Tuck Shop |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jul 31 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Danni's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
non-competitve eaters to receive 50% bonus, top 3 to advance to finals |
| | 2010 Jul 30 | | Brooklyn Burger Eating Contest |
NY Mets ballpark | Queens, NY |
|
| $100 ($50) | 2010 Jul 24 | |
Froyo Eating Contest |
Wicked Spoon Yogurt |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jul 24 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Danni's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
non-competitve eaters to receive 50% bonus, top 3 to advance to finals |
| $500 | 2010 Jul 23 | |
Wing Bowl |
NY Mets Ballpark |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jul 17 | | Atomic Wing Eating Contest |
Siren Music Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jul 17 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier |
Danni's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
non-competitve eaters to receive 50% bonus, top 3 to advance to finals |
| | 2010 Jul 14 | | Brooklyn Burger Eating Contest |
Coney Island Cyclones game | Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $20,000 | 2010 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jun 27 | | Cheese Eating Contest |
Stinkfest 10 |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jun 26 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
NY Mets Ballpark |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jun 19 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
GAP Greenmarket |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $500 | 2010 Jun 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
qualify by eating a large pizza in under 8 minutes |
| ($500) | 2010 Jun 5 | |
Go! Go! Curry! Eating Championship |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
qualifying on days ending in 0 or 5 until May 20, $20 entry fee |
| $150 | 2010 May 15 | |
Pizza Eating Contest |
Ninth Ave Food Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2010 May 5 | | Cinco de Mayo Eating Contest |
Baja Fresh |
Manhattan, NY |
Broadway & Lexington locations, qualify by completing a Dos Manos Burrito |
| | 2010 Apr 24 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Ivy Bakery |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Apr 24 | | Planet Wings' Hot Wing-Eating Contest |
NYC Chili Cookoff |
Staten Island, NY |
|
| ($100) | 2010 Mar 18 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Barrio |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2010 Jan 7 | | Lord of the Wings |
Epstein's Bar |
Manhattan, NY |
Elijah Wood was host |
| $2,500 | 2009 Dec 3 | I |
Slammin' Salmon Chowder Eating Contest |
City Crab |
Manhattan, NY |
|
| $3,500 | 2009 Nov 19 | |
Famous Famiglia Pizza Eating Contest |
La Guardia Airport | Queens, NY |
restricted to LGA airport employees |
| | 2009 Nov 8 | | Brooklyn Beefsteak Eating Contest |
The Bell House |
Brooklyn, NY |
food not listed, presumably steak |
| $300 ($125) | 2009 Oct 25 | |
Kosher Hot Dog Eating Contest - cancelled |
Brooklyn Burger Boyz |
Brooklyn, NY |
$10 entry fee |
| $1,800 | 2009 Oct 24 | |
6th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - women's division |
Sara D. Roosevelt Park |
New York, NY |
$25 Registration Fee will benefit the Food Bank NYC |
| $1,800 | 2009 Oct 24 | |
6th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - men's division |
Sara D. Roosevelt Park |
New York, NY |
$25 Registration Fee will benefit the Food Bank NYC |
| ($100) | 2009 Oct 4 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Mad Dog & Beans |
New York City, NY |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2009 Oct 3 | | Slurp Off |
Grand Central Oyster Bar | Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2009 Sep 10 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
|
| $1,000 | 2009 Sep 6 | I |
Five Spot's Famous Philly CheeseSteak Fest |
Five Spot Soul Food |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $100 | 2009 Aug 25 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
The Habitat |
Brooklyn, NY |
|
| $1,800 | 2009 Aug 9 | |
5th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - Men's Division - postponed |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
UNVERIFIED! Emailed contact and contest is moved to October! |
| $1,800 | 2009 Aug 9 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division - postponed |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
reportedly postponed to October |
| | 2009 Aug 3 | A | World Pickle Eating Championship |
Carnegie Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
first odd year pickle contest at the Carnegie Deli |
| $850 | 2009 Aug 1 | | Pizza Eating Finals |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
5 Playoff rounds and finals |
| | 2009 Jul 25 | | Pizza Eating Quallifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
top 2 make finals Aug 1 |
| ($300) | 2009 Jul 23 | |
Pigs in a Blanket Eating Competition |
The Village Pourhouse |
Manhattan, NY |
$10 entrance fee |
| ($210) | 2009 Jul 18 | |
Atomic Wing Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
100 applicants for 10 slots |
| | 2009 Jul 18 | | Pizza Eating Quallifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
top 2 make finals Aug 1 |
| | 2009 Jul 12 | | Pie Eating Contest |
K & M Bar | Brooklyn, NY |
$5 entry fee, prize called "huge" |
| | 2009 Jul 11 | | Pizza Eating Quallifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
top 2 make finals Aug 1 |
| | 2009 Jul 7 | | Knish Eating Contest |
Brooklyn Cyclones game |
Brooklyn, NY |
in honor of Jewish heritage night |
| $20,000 | 2009 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
Rich LeFevre did not participate due to illness |
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest and Brunch |
The Village Pourhouse |
Manhattan, NY |
contest will start after Nathan's broadcast ends |
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Pizza Eating Quallifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
top 2 make finals August 1 |
| | 2009 Jul 3 | I | Man vs. Elephant Bun Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
|
| | 2009 Jun 28 | | Cheese Eating Contest |
Stinkfest 09 |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2009 Jun 27 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
field limited to police & firefighters |
| | 2009 Jun 27 | | Pizza Eating Quallifier |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Queens, NY |
top 2 make finals July 18 |
| $100 | 2009 Jun 20 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
NY Mets Ballpark |
Queens, NY |
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| ($250) | 2009 Jun 14 | |
Kosher Buffalo Wing Eating Contest |
Dougie's |
Brooklyn, NY |
$7 entrance fee |
| $150 | 2009 Jun 6 | | Burger Eating Contest |
Choo Choo's |
Astoria, NY |
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| | 2009 Jun 6 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Hill Country |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 May 31 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2009 May 30 | | Go! Go! Curry! Eating Championship |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
qualifying on days ending in 0 or 5 until May 20, $20 entry fee |
| | 2009 May 20 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 May 15 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 May 10 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 May 5 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 Apr 30 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $75 | 2009 Apr 25 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Ivy Bakery |
Brooklyn, NY |
$25 registration fee |
| | 2009 Apr 25 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 Apr 23 | | Pizza Eating Event (non-contest) |
Tribeca Film Festival |
Manhattan, NY |
not officially a contest despite being billed as one according to Will Millender, held in conjuction with showing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
| | 2009 Apr 20 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 Apr 15 | | Go! Go! Curry Eating Qualifier |
Go! Go! Curry! |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $10,000 | 2009 Mar 16 | I |
The Stroehmann Sandwich Slamm Corned Beef on Rye Eating Contest |
Gallagher's Steakhouse |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2009 Jan 21 | TV | Man vs. Food |
The Travel Channel |
New York City, NY |
starts at 10 pm eastern |
| | 2008 Dec 26 | X | Kobayashi IFOCE fruitcake record attempt |
Gabriela's Restaurant |
Manhattan, NY |
to promote Food Bank of NYC |
| | 2008 Nov 9 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Firehouse | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2008 Nov 3 | | Coney Island USA's Fall Benefit Auction |
Rebel NYC | Manhattan, NY |
Tickets are $40, George Shea to be honored and a Nathan's judgeship will be auctioned |
| | 2008 Oct 15 | | Lumberjack Eating Contest |
Village Pourhouse Oktoberfest | New York City, NY |
canceled |
| $14,000 | 2008 Oct 12 | I |
Famous Famiglia World Pizza Eating Championship |
Times Square |
New York, NY |
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| | 2008 Sep 28 | | Kettle Black Wing Eating Contest |
3rd Ave Festival | Brooklyn, NY |
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| $800 | 2008 Sep 21 | |
Loukoumades Eating Contest |
Holy Cross Greek Cultural Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $800 | 2008 Sep 20 | A |
World Bun & Cheese Eating Championship - professionals |
Boston Road | The Bronx, NY |
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| $200 | 2008 Sep 20 | A |
World Bun & Cheese Eating Championship - amateurs |
Boston Road | The Bronx, NY |
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| | 2008 Sep 12 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2008 Aug 31 | | 8coupons Falafel Eating Contest |
Snacklicious Cinderella Falafel | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2008 Aug 24 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Wingfest | Staten Island, NY |
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| | 2008 Aug 3 | | Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2008 Aug 3 | | 5th Annual Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest - Men's Division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| $200 ($75) | 2008 Aug 2 | A |
National Cheeseburger Eating Championship |
Peggy O'Neills (under Keyspan Park) |
Brooklyn, NY |
recorded for Discovery Channel documentary |
| | 2008 Jul 27 | | Burger Eating Contest |
Choo Choo's |
Astoria, NY |
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| $850 | 2008 Jul 26 | |
Pizza Eating Contest Finals |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
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| | 2008 Jul 19 | | Pizza Eating Playoffs |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
top 2 eaters will advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jul 12 | | Pizza Eating Playoffs |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
top 2 eaters will advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jul 5 | | Pizza Eating Playoffs |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
top 2 eaters will advance to finals |
| $350 | 2008 Jul 4 | A |
4th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Championship |
Peggy O'Neills (under Keyspan Park) |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $20,000 | 2008 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2008 Jun 28 | | Pizza Eating Playoffs |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
top 2 eaters will advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jun 22 | | Stinky Cheese Eating Contest |
Stink-Fest 2008 |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2008 Jun 21 | | Pizza Eating Playoffs |
Dani's House of Pizza |
Kew Gardens, NY |
top 2 eaters will advance to finals |
| | 2008 Jun 14 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Prospect Park |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2008 Jun 14 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Shea Stadium |
Queens, NY |
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| $150 | 2008 Jun 1 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2008 May 21 | | United Pickle Eating Contest |
Carnegie Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2008 May 20 | I | MLE Game promotion watermelon contest |
Nintendo World Store, Rockefeller Center |
Manhattan, NY |
between Tim Janus & Crazy Legs Conti |
| $5,000 | 2008 Jan 31 | I |
Spike TV World Pig Skin Eating Championship |
Hawaiian Tropic Zone |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2008 Jan 16 | | Vegan Buffalo Wing Eating Contest |
Foodswings |
Brooklyn, NY |
10 spaces, filled in 30 minutes |
| | 2007 Dec 7 | | 8coupons Falafel Eating Contest |
Tasty Falafel | Manhattan, NY |
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| $5,000 | 2007 Oct 27 | I |
World Ramen Noodle Eating Contest |
Nintendo World Store, Rockefeller Center |
Manhattan, NY |
chopsticks required, invitiational |
| | 2007 Oct 4 | | Sheridan Memorial Chicken Wing Eating Contest |
Hamilton College | Clinton, NY |
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| $500 | 2007 Sep 29 | A |
Black & White Cookie Eating Championship |
Jerome Ave. & Gun Hill Road Festival | Bronx, NY |
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| | 2007 Sep 14 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
Different supplier this year, cannoli shells seemed harder than last year. |
| $1,800 | 2007 Aug 5 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| $1,800 | 2007 Aug 5 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Men's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2007 Jul 10 | X | P'Zone Challenge |
| New York City, NY |
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| | 2007 Jul 4 | A | 4th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Championship |
Peggy O'Neills (under Keyspan Park) |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $20,000 | 2007 Jul 4 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2007 Jun 27 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 2007 Jun 24 | | Stinky Cheese Eating Contest |
Stink-Fest 2008 |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $150 | 2007 Jun 21 | A |
30 inch Stahl Meyer Hot Dog Eating Championship |
NYC Food Film Festival |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $25,000 | 2007 Jun 12 | |
Bridezillas Wedding Cake Eating contest |
Times Square | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2007 Jun 3 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival | Brookln, NY |
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| | 2007 Jun 3 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Shea Stadium |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2007 May 21 | I | TripRewards Ultimate Hot Wing Eating Champion |
Grand Central Station | Manhattan, NY |
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| $4,875 | 2006 Dec 20 | I |
Chock full o'Nuts World Date Nut Bread Eating Championship |
Madison Square Garden | New York, NY |
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| | 2006 Dec 1 | | Opie & Anthony Egg Nog Drinking contest |
Opie & Anthony show |
New York, NY |
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| | 2006 Nov 29 | | NYC Amateur Kosher Hot Dog Eating Championship |
Kosher County Fair / 14th St. Y |
Manhattan, NY |
picnic / kosher rules in effect |
| $850 | 2006 Nov 22 | I |
Axia 3 Thanksgiving Invitational |
Artie's Delicatessen |
Manhattan, NY |
contest attendance closed to general public |
| | 2006 Sep 15 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2006 Sep 7 | X | Ice Cream eating Guinness record attempt |
Live with Regis & Kelly | New York City, NY |
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| $275 | 2006 Aug 19 | |
Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship |
AVP Beach volleyball contest |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $1,800 | 2006 Aug 13 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Men's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| $1,800 | 2006 Aug 13 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2006 Jul 4 | A | Coney Island Hamburger Eating Competion |
Peggy O'Neills |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2006 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2006 Jul 3 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
KeySpan park |
Brooklyn, NY |
replacement for cancelled Thailand qualifier |
| | 2006 Jun 27 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 2006 Jun 18 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Shea Stadium |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2006 Jun 4 | | Rocco's Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival | Brookln, NY |
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| | 2006 May 29 | A | 30 inch Stahl Meyer Hot Dog Eating Championship |
Schnack Restaurant |
Brooklyn, NY |
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| $4,000 | 2006 May 26 | I |
GoldenPalace.net World Ice Cream Eating Championship |
Water Club |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2006 May 24 | | United Pickle Eating Contest |
Carnegie Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $20,000 | 2006 Feb 1 | I |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese finals |
Planet Hollywood Times Square |
New York City, NY |
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| $300 | 2006 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Kettle Black |
Bay Ridge, NY |
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| | 2005 Dec 27 | I | Latke Eating Contest |
Borough Hall | Brooklyn, NY |
attended by Turkish counsul |
| $5,000 | 2005 Nov 23 | I |
GoldenPalace.com Thanksgiving Invitational |
Artie's Delicatessen |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $4,000 | 2005 Nov 1 | I |
Smirnoff Twisted V Wild Grape Eating Championship |
Grand Central Station | New York City, NY |
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| | 2005 Oct 14 | A | Schnack Hamburger Eating Contest |
Brooklyn Lyceum | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2005 Sep 16 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2005 Sep 10 | A | Peggy O'Neill's Corned Beef Sandwich Eating Contest |
Great Irish Fair |
Coney Island, NY |
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| $500 | 2005 Aug 14 | |
Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2005 Aug 14 | | Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Men's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
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| | 2005 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Surf & Stillwell, Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2005 Jul 2 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Shea Stadium |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2005 Jun 29 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 2005 Jun 5 | | Rocco's Pizza Eating Contest |
Fifth Avenue Spring Festival | Brookln, NY |
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| | 2005 May 10 | I | World Birthday Cake-Eating Championship |
Grand Central Station | New York City, NY |
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| $1,000 | 2005 Apr 20 | I |
Ruthie & Gussie/Empire Kosher Matzo Ball Contest |
Friar's Club | New York City, NY |
originally 10 minute duration |
| $500 | 2005 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Kettle Black |
Bay Ridge, NY |
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| $1,250 | 2004 Nov 22 | I |
Entenmann's Pies Thanksgiving Invitational |
Chelsea Market |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $1,750 | 2004 Sep 29 | I |
Zocalo Taco Eating Contest |
Grand Central Terminal | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2004 Sep 26 | I | Downtown Atlantic Cheesecake Eating Contest |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Sep 11 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2004 Aug 8 | | Chef One Annual Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest - Women's division |
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival |
Queens, NY |
|
| | 2004 Jul 8 | I | NY Liberty Halftime Chicken Nugget Contest |
Madison Square Garden | Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2004 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Jun 28 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 2004 May 19 | I | United Pickle Eating Contest |
Carnegie Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
confusion about places 3-6 |
| | 2004 May 4 | I | Popcorn Sarcophagus |
Tribeca Film Festival | Manhattan, NY |
buried alived under 60 cubic feet of popcorn |
| | 2004 Mar 16 | I | J. Freirich Company Corned Beef & Cabbage Eating Contest |
Moran's Restaurant | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2004 Feb 21 | I | IFOCE Title Rally - cheesecake |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
aired on Animal Planet's Most Extreme |
| | 2004 Feb 21 | I | IFOCE Title Rally - baked beans |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Feb 21 | I | IFOCE Title Rally - french cut green beans |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Feb 21 | I | IFOCE Title Rally - pickles |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Feb 21 | I | IFOCE Title Rally - bologna |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2004 Jan 27 | I | Matzo Ball Eating Contest |
Ben's Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2004 Jan 21 | I | Chicken Wing Title Rally |
Hooter's | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2004 Jan 20 | I | Matzo Ball Eating Contest Qualifier |
Ben's Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2003 Nov 26 | I | Thanksgiving Meal Invitational |
Mickey Mantle's Restaurant |
Manhattan, NY |
meal consisted of turducken/green beans/cranberry sauce & yams |
| | 2003 Oct 31 | I | World Candy Bar Eating Championship |
Times Square | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2003 Oct 13 | I | Columbus Day Pasta Eating Contest |
Paesano's of Little Italy | Manhattan, NY |
judging messed up due to plates being moved |
| | 2003 Sep 21 | I | Downtown Atlantic Cheesecake Eating Contest |
Downtown Atlantic Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY |
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| $1,750 | 2003 Sep 13 | I |
Zocalo Taco Eating Contest |
Grand Central Terminal | Manhattan, NY |
|
| | 2003 Sep 12 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2003 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
ESPN broadcast canceled due to conflict with Perry |
| | 2003 Jun 30 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
South Street Seaport |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 2003 Jan 27 | I | Matzo Ball Eating Contest |
Ben's Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| $1,500 | 2002 Oct 26 | I |
World Pelmeni Eating Championship |
Atlantic Oceana | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2002 Sep 12 | I | Cannoli Eating Championship |
Festival of San Gennaro |
New York City, NY |
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| | 2002 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2002 May 22 | I | United Pickle Eating Championship |
Carnegie Deli |
New York City, NY |
MC was Curtis Sliwa |
| | 2002 Mar 16 | I | BurritoVille Burrito Eating Contest |
Burritoville | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2002 Jan 29 | I | Matzo Ball Eating Contest |
Ben's Deli |
Manhattan, NY |
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| | 2001 Oct 26 | I | Max & Mina's Ice Cream Open |
Max & Mina's Ice Cream | New York City, NY |
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| | 2001 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2000 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 2000 Jun 27 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Windows on the World - World Trade Center |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 1999 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1999 Jun 24 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Windows on the World - World Trade Center |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 1998 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1998 Jun 25 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Windows on the World - World Trade Center |
Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 1997 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1997 Jun 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
| Manhattan, NY |
restricted to NYC civil service workers |
| | 1996 Dec 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog US / Japan title match |
Central Park | Manhattan, NY |
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| | 1996 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1995 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1994 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1993 Nov | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog US / Japan title match |
Brooklyn Bridge | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1993 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1992 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1991 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1990 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1989 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1988 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1987 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
last non 12 minute finals before 2008 |
| | 1986 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1986 Feb 12 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog US / Japan title match |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1985 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
duration jumped up to 12 minutes for one year |
| | 1984 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1983 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1982 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1981 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
not clear if contest duration was 5 minutes or winner stopped with 5 minutes with remaining time |
| | 1980 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1979 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1978 May 29 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1974 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1974 Apr 7 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1973 Sep 1 | I | Nathan's Famous Corn on the Cob Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
hot dog contest converted to corn contest due to lack of beef, winner ate 4 ears in less than 3 minutes |
| | 1973 Jul 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1972 Sep 2 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
called 23rd annural contest in AP article |
| | 1972 May 27 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
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| | 1967 Jun 30 | | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Coney Island | Brooklyn, NY |
contest held to honor 100th anniversary of the hot dog |
| | pounds | I | Pizza Hut P'Zone Chow-lenge |
| New York City, NY |
Kobayashi originally planned to compete, dropped out due to Jawthritis |
| | wings | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
The Village Pourhouse - Downtown |
New York City, NY |
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