The Hard Times facebook has some information about the Washington, DC area Wing Bowl. Ryan Smith won last Tuesday's Wing Off qualifier by eating 68 wings in 10 minutes. (The January 14 Wing Off results have not been posted)
Archive for January, 2010
Singer Jason Derulo ("Whatcha Say"), one of the opening acts on Lady Gaga's current tour, has uploaded a picture of his friend Sharon attempting to eat an 80 ounce steak at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City. (He has not posted if she finished it.)
Bergg vs. Food reports that Bergg broke the record for the three pound "Triple Undisputed" burger at Weiner & Still Champion in Evanston, Illinios. His time of 13:50 broke the record set earlier this week by 21 seconds.
The Nation reports that Hing Laichan, a 66 year old motorcycle taxi driver, died in a pad thai noodle eating contest in the Phetchaburi province of Thailand.
The wall of fame picture for the first female finisher of a Los Angeles eating challenge (probably the Bikkuri-don at Wakasaya) has the caption "Angry Korean".
Comedysim has a video from last September's cheesesteak sandwich eating contest at the Five Spot Supper Club in Brooklyn.
Horseman of the Esophagus author Jason Fagone wrote an article for GQ about former Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison and the allegations that he was involved in two Philadelphia shootings.
Tickets for Wing Bowl 18 can still be purchased on ComcastTix one month after they went on sale on December 15. All previous Wing Bowls (14-17) requiring tickets sold out in three days at most.
The Hungry Sisters have a blog entry about Rick the Manager's qualification stunt for Wing Bowl 18.
Youtube has a video of El Toro Jimenez winning yesterday's qualifier for the Las Vegas Wing Bowl with 25 wings in 5 minutes (more videos)
The Ivy Bakery facebook reports that people who have entered more than 5 previous eating contests or have won any type of title will be blocked from competing in its cupcake eating competition regardless of how well they did in those contests.
The blog for Weiner and Still Champion reports that Dan Pagliuzza set the three pound burger record with a time of 14:11, about half of the previous mark. Bergg will attempt to rebreak the record on Saturday.
Youtube has the commercial for the February 3 episode of Man vs. Food that will televised live from Miami. Adam Richman will appear on ESPN January 27 to promote the episode.
Pioneer Local has an article about a team breaking the record (new record 15:37) for the 30 inch pizza challenge for three diners at 30's Pizza Factory in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The blog for Big Al's in Vancouver, Washington reports that no one has finished its seven pound "Big Foot Burger" challenge, which will award a prize package including a 46 inch television to the first person to complete it in less than an hour.
DennysBeerBarrelPub.com has posted its first challenge finishers of 2010. Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky was the only diner to complete a three pound "Super Challenger" burger.
StarTribune reports that former heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman visited the Twin Cities for his birthday and dined at all three restaurants featured in the Minneapolis episode of Man vs. Food.
IFOCE.com announces registration opens tomorrow for the March 20 Catfish Eating Championship at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa.
Las Vegas Wing Bowl to award $2,500
Hooter’s of Las Vegas (South Rainbow location) will hold a Wing Bowl on February 6 that will award $2,500 cash and a ring valued at $2,500 to the winner. Entrants can qualify in weekly Wednesday night qualifiers starting tonight. ILoveLasVegas has more information.
Valerie Feri completes “Fat Mac” challenge for new Food Network program
PatriotLedger has an article and gallery on the recording of a Food Network program at the Fat Cat Restaurant in Quincy, Massachusetts. Six diners attempted to complete the “Ultimate Fat Mac Challenge” which consists of 6 pounds of macaroni and cheese. Valerie Feri, who weighs 120 pounds, was the only person to complete the challenge in under an hour. The upcoming program was also the subject of a local television news segment.
Ms. Feri’s feat will be seen on “Outrageous Food Challenge” which appears to be a new series. Aaron McCargo Jr., winner of season four of the “Next Food Network Star”, will host. The episode is expected to be televised in April.
The Spokane Wing Bowl on February 7 will award $500 to the winner.
The LATimes reports that the winner of a jalapeno eating contest held during tonight's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs had a reversal of fortune on the arena video screen.
Next set of end of decade polls started
6 new end of decade polls have been added to the sidebar. The previous end of decade polls are after the jump.
Read the rest of this entry »
Grace Lee of Atlanta GSpots will compete against former NBA center Jonathan Kerner in a 5 pound burrito eating contest at the Cantina in Buckhead, Georgia on January 22.
Westword reports that Virgilio's Pizzeria in Lakewood, Colorado has started at 10-11 pound pizza challenge which awards $100 and the cost of the pizza to a diner that can finish it without help or bathroom breaks in under 2 hours.
Loading ...