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Miki Sudo is not expected to defend her title at Saturday's Nathan's qualifier in Las Vegas. She is listed as an entrant in the Houston qualifier May 3. update April 22 The Houston Chronicle column does not appear to be accurate; it claims the qualifier is Saturday and not May 3 and the contest does not appear on Miki Sudo's calendar. April 22, 2014 at 12:11 am by
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Chron.com has a slideshow of Houston area eating challenges. March 29, 2014 at 9:05 pm by
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In the latest episode of Welcome to Sweetie Pie's, a program on the Oprah Winfrey Network, "The Beast", a 6 pound burger challenge at The Backyard Grill in Houston, TX, was attempted. Nicole Doty was the only person who has previously completed the challenge. March 27, 2014 at 12:27 pm by
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Registration will open at noon Central today for the Niki Niko World Gyro Eating Championship in Houston on May 18. March 17, 2014 at 9:49 am by
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Fat Boy's Bar & Grill will offer a 27 pound "Big Watt" burger when it opens tomorrow in Houston. The restaurant will award a $500 gift certificate to a customer that can finish the burger in five hours or less. update A video of the burger is available February 17, 2014 at 10:32 pm by
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The Houston Chronicle reports that members of the Rice football team attempted (and failed) the Kookamonga burger challenge while in Memphis for the Liberty Bowl. December 30, 2013 at 9:09 am by
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November 16, 2013 at 8:51 am by
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Bayou City Wings in Pasadena, TX will hold a hot wing eating contest Friday awarding $200 to the winner. October 8, 2013 at 8:04 am by
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The Australian boy band Five Seconds of Summer attempted the 28 inch pizza challenge at Russo's New York Pizzeria in Houston during their US tour. August 22, 2013 at 12:41 am by
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Nathan's Famous will open a location in Houston later this year, so that might be a stop on the 2014 qualifier circuit. August 16, 2013 at 4:18 pm by
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McAlister's Deli in Galveston, TX will hold a sandwich eating contest on July 3 awarding $350 ($200 to the winner). June 27, 2013 at 11:28 am by
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May 19, 2013 at 12:16 pm by
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update May 21 Galleries: CultureMap | Matt Stonie | Houston Press | KTRK | Niko Niko’s
Robb Zipp has videos and the Houston Chronicle has a gallery
update KRTK has an article and video
The top 6
1) Joey Chestnut 22.25 10 minutes (new record)
2) Matt Stonie 20
3) Miki Sudo 15.5
4) Adrian Morgan 13
5) Juan Rodriguez 10
6) Steve Hendry 9.5
7) Badlands Booker 8.75
8) Andrew Kogutkiewicz 5.75
9) Corey Fanguy 5.5
10) Alex Perez 3.75
Joey Chestnut reportedly won with a new record (22.25 gyros).
update A picture of the contest field.
CW39 has an article and video previewing the contest calling Matt Stonie Joey Chestnut’s biggest rival.
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A contest promoting Sunday's gyro eating championship at the Houston Greek Festival was held on Great Day Houston yesterday. The festival facebook has a printable coupon offering free admission (normally $3). May 17, 2013 at 12:05 pm by
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Pat Bertoletti, currently on hiatus from competitive eating, appears on a picture promoting Sunday's gyro eating contest on the Houston Greek Festival facebook page. May 13, 2013 at 1:50 pm by
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Ken Hofmann has a column for the Houston Chronicle about Miki Sudo competing in the Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship on May 19. (article is behind paywall, which can be bypassed with Google News) May 9, 2013 at 12:53 pm by
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Joey Chestnut will compete in Niko Niko's gyro eating contest in Houston May 19. Other competitors include Matt Stonie, Adrian Morgan, Eric "Badlands" Booker, Kevin "LA Beast" Strahle and Nate Biller. May 8, 2013 at 1:03 pm by
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March 15-18 MLE contest registration info: now open - April 11 Augusta, GA Hooters qualifier | May 19 Houston Niko Niko Gyros opens 3pm central / 4 pm eastern today | April 21 Salisbury, MD Pork in the Park wing eating contest opens 4 pm eastern Monday. March 15, 2013 at 7:59 am by
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93Q in Houston will hold a funnel cake eating contest Friday awarding Blake Shelton tickets. Entrants need to submit videos showing their eating skills to the station's facebook page. March 13, 2013 at 9:54 am by
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March 9, 2013 at 10:23 pm by
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RA Sushi’s sushi eating tournament will return on April 7. A list of locations holding contests follows after the jump.
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Tortuga Mexican Kitchen Baytown, TX will hold a "Big Juan" burrito eating contest on September 1 awarding a Sony tablet computer to the winner. The runner up will receive $200. August 10, 2012 at 2:41 pm by
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May 20, 2012 at 3:46 pm by
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update May 28 Matt Stonie has a blog entry
update May 26 Matt Stonie has more pictures, a highlight video and a full video
update May 22 Examiner.com has an article and gallery
update May 21 Matt Stonie has a gallery and Caitlin Donnely has a video
4:11 Top 3 announced
1) Pat Bertoletti 18 gyros
2) Matt Stonie 15.5
3) Adrian Morgan 12.5
4) Jake LloydLarry 9 update May 22 Examiner.com has correct name
5) Nate Biller 8.5
3:45 The contest has started
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Ken Hoffman has a column for the Houston Chronicle about Pat Bertoletti's attempt to regain his gyro eating title and record at the Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship at the Houston Greek Fest Sunday. Adrian Morgan and Matt Stonie are also expected to compete, but Joey Chestnut will not defend his title.
May 18, 2012 at 9:52 am by
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Sports Talk 790 is holding a contest awarding spots in a May 16 preview competition for the Niko Niko's World Championship Gyro-Eating Contest in Houston May 20. May 7, 2012 at 11:25 am by
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Registration for Niko Niko's Greek World Gyro-Eating Championship in Houston May 20 opens at 11 am on IFOCE.com. March 29, 2012 at 12:34 am by
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The 2012 Niko Niko's Gyro Eating Championship will take place at the Houston Greek Fest May 20. February 14, 2012 at 12:24 pm by
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