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Furious Pete “Big A” Burger challenge

ojrifkin — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:02:05 +0000

“Furious” Pete Czerwinski has uploaded a video of his recent attempt to defend his “Big A” Burger title in North Carolina.

Rich Lefevre is first to finish Vegas Pub burger challenge

ojrifkin — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:06 +0000

The Las Vegas Review Journal covered Rich LeFevre becoming the first person to finish the eight pound burger challenge at The Pub in the Monte Carlo in an article about southern Nevada eating challenges. The article mentions Naader Reda’s completion of the 12 pound nacho challenge at Cabo Wabo, but does not give his name.

Burger Challenge puppet show

ojrifkin — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:47:17 +0000

TheStuffTV has a video about a puppet attempting to eat a burger challenge.

Stephanie Torres is first to finish Carmie’s Grill challenge

ojrifkin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:43:20 +0000

The facebook for Carmie’s Grill in Tiffin, Ohio announces that Stephanie Torres is the first person to finish its five pound burger challenge an receive and award of $300. (via email) update Apr 29 The Advertiser Tribune mentions Stephanie Torres finishing the challenge

Furious Pete repeats Big A burgers

ojrifkin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:12:42 +0000

In his first contest of 2012, “Furious” Pete Czerwinski defended his Highway 55 Big A title in Mount Olive, NC, finishing the 50 ounce burger in a time of 3:39. (His time last year was 3:02) update May 2 NewsArgus.com has a gallery.

17 Pound burger Harrisburg, PA burger challenge

ojrifkin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:23:04 +0000

Hogan’s Bar and Grill in Newberry TWP, PA (Harrisburg area) offers the 22 Under Par burger challenge consisting of a 17 pound burger and 5 pounds of fries. The $122 burger is free for teams of three that can finish it in under an hour.

Austin-area 8 pound burger contest to award $1,000

ojrifkin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:54:31 +0000

ImpactNews.com reports that Burger University in Georgetown, TX (Austin area) will hold an 8 pound burger eating contest (date unlisted) awarding $1,000 for people who finish its 5 pound “Full Ride” burger challenge.

“Strasburger” debuts at Nationals home opener

ojrifkin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:50:58 +0000

The “Strasburger” made its debut at yesterday’s Washington Nationals home opener (it will not be available at all home games). The 8 pound burger named in honor of pitcher Stephen Strasburg weighs 8 pounds, costs $59 and has 8,000 to 10,000 calories. The second Strasburger ever purchased was reportedly finished by a two person team. (There are no listed prizes or official recognition for a sole finisher.)

Other ballpark eating challenges:

Texas Rangers Two foot long hot dog weiging 2.5 pounds total
Lake County (OH) Captains – “Moby Dick” three pound seafood sandwich
West Michigan Whitecaps – The Fifth Third burger, which appeared on Man vs. Food returns for another year.

Swimsuit model finishes Fatburger challenge

ojrifkin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:47:11 +0000

Swimsuit model Gemma Lee Farrell has a picture of herself with a finisher’s certificate for the XXX Challenge at Fatburger in North Hollywood, CA.

Stephanie Torres & Naader Reda attempt Henderson, NV burger challenge

ojrifkin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:07:17 +0000

Naader Reda has a video of Stephanie Torres attempting to complete a previously unbeaten 5.5 lb cheeseburger challenge at Beach House Grill and Bar in Henderson, NV. Naader also appeared in the latest episode of Wreckless Eating.