Archive for October, 2009

Kobyashi vs. sushi-maker for 2001 Nathan’s spot

October 3, 2009 at 9:15 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Japan, Kobayashi (小林尊), Videos

Youtube has a video of a sushi-eating contest won by Takeru Kobayshi from a 2001 episode of TV Champion. Sushi makers assembled new sushi while the competitors ate the existing sushi. The contest awarded a spot in the 2001 Nathan’s finals. Kaz Arai, who had already received a spot in the 2001 Nathan’s finals as the defending champion, oversees the contest.

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ADN has a blog entry about Man vs. Food recording at Humpy's in Anchorage, Alaska on Wednesday night. The challenge meal was the "Kodiak Arrest" consisting of seven crab cakes, a foot long sausage, three pounds of crab legs, sides and a wild berry crisp with ice cream for dessert.

October 2, 2009 at 11:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Anchorage, Man vs. Food | Permalink * Comments

Citing "religious sensitivities and halachic issues", Brooklyn Burger Boyz has cancelled the kosher hot dog eating contest that was to be held later this month.

October 2, 2009 at 1:11 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (5)

Brad Sciullo & Denny’s Beer Barrel on Oct 1 Colbert Report

October 2, 2009 at 10:32 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Brad Sciullo, Central Pennsylvania, Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, Television

The website for the Colbert Report has a video clip from last night’s episode about Brad Sciullo’s attempt at the 20+ pound Belly Bruiser burger at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, PA. The second part of Brad Sciullo’s appearance will probably be televised on Monday. Colbert gives Sciullo the “Martin Burger King” nickname. No mention was made of Brad Sciullo’s ejection from the IFOCE.

George Wendt, who has a burger challenge named after his Cheers character, was an in studio guest.

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LA-OC Foodie has a blog entry about "Choisauce" winning a contest by being the first to complete her five pound Manuel's Special Burrito at El Tepeyac Café in East Los Angeles. Choisauce previously won a never ending pasta contest at an Olive Garden.

October 1, 2009 at 10:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burrito Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Other Trencherwomen | Permalink * Comments

The Krystal Square Off VI results post has been updated with Val Bromann's blog entry and other links.

October 1, 2009 at 9:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chattanooga, Krystal Square Off | Permalink * Comments

"Furious" Pete Czerwinski has posted a video from his attempt at the B3 Burrito at the NASCAR Cafe in Las Vegas.

October 1, 2009 at 4:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Furious" Pete Czerwinski, B3 Burrito, Las Vegas, Videos | Permalink * Comments (2)

Registration for the professional rib eating contest sponsored by Billy Sims BBQ will open tomorrow.

October 1, 2009 at 3:54 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Oklahoma City | Permalink * Comments (3)

Don Lerman's blog has changed its focus from competitive eating to Jewish topics. The most recent blog entry lists famous Jewish athletes.

October 1, 2009 at 3:24 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Don "Moses" Lerman, Websites | Permalink * Comments (3)

IFOCE Top 50 (actually 51) released

October 1, 2009 at 10:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Rankings

(Via Craig Reed comment) The new IFOCE top 50 (actually 51 since there is a tie for #50) is now available. The new top 5:

1. Joey Chestnut
2. Takeru Kobayashi
3T Pat Bertoletti
3T “Humble” Bob Shoudt
5. Sonya Thomas

Entering: Ben Monson (#24), Benjamin Taylor(#26), Erik Unger (#31), Damon Wells (#32), Anthony Reganato (#35), John Lapolla (#41)

Dropping Out: David “Brickhouse” Braunstein (#44), David “SykoBOZO” Cagle(#46), El Toro Jimenez (#47) Nic Fry (#48), Scott Zukowski (#49)

Previous rankings in Google cache

update (from Laura) There are actual 52 ranked eaters since there are 2 #47s and a #48. Steve “Pi Guy” Martin was also added at #50 (actually #51)

Jon Bello, with 2 top 3 KSO VI qualifier finishes, appears to be the top omitted eater at first glance.

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