2011 Bartolini’s meatballs results
Full results of today’s professional Bartolini’s meatball eating contest (via email)
1st Place Tom “GOOSE” Gilbert 53 Meatballs, new record
2nd Place Bob “KILLER” Kuhns 43 1⁄4 Meatballs
3rd Place “Furious” Pete Czerwinski 35 Meatballs
4th Place Clay “LUNCH PAIL” Luttrell 34 Meatballs
5th Place Juan “JUAN MORE BITE” Rodriguez 32 Meatballs
6th Place “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti 30 3⁄4 Meatballs
7th Place Steve “FREIGHT TRAIN” Moss 29 1⁄4 Meatballs
7th Place Jake “THE GREAT LAKE” Larry 29 1⁄4 Meatballs
8th Place Frank “THE FORK” Wach 26.5 Meatballs
9th Place Tom “SHREK” Topel 25.5 Meatballs
10th Place Tom “TOMMY BOY” Cortina 16 3⁄4 Meatballs
11th Place Eric “THE STOMACH” Hucke 11 3⁄4 Meatballs
Robert “THE AMATUER” Harms won the amateur division with 18.5 Meatballs
update The Southtown Star has an article about the contest.
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Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 7:40 pm
It’s official. Pete is slippin’!
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 7:41 pm
Wow, im surprized….
Goose wins by a landslide, and sounds like Pete had a hard time.
Also, in my opinion, seems like The Gentleman has seen better days and has reached his prime..awhile ago…
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 7:50 pm
What happened to Furious?!
anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 7:53 pm
Not so Furious today?
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 8:09 pm
What happened Mrs. Furious Pete?
hmmm said
July 17, 2011 @ 8:39 pm
Wow, goose blew both Kuhn and Pete out of the water. He is a beast.
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 9:11 pm
wow, just wow
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 9:18 pm
Did Pete get deducted again like @ Wing Bowl?
Eater supported said
July 17, 2011 @ 9:19 pm
hahahahahahahahh so much for trying to keep out eaters………… Pete who ?
Anonymous said
July 17, 2011 @ 9:20 pm
thats a long trip for no $ joe…..hope that pizza prize covered everything
SurpriseSurprise said
July 18, 2011 @ 1:10 am
Well, now THERE is a surprise. I always knew that Gilbert was a good eater, but to beat Furious Pete? And by so much?
If only Gilbert had more of a personality, he would have long ago gotten rid of the nickname “Goose” that he himself hates so much.
I guess that’s why IFOCE doesn’t want him. Sorry, Gilbert, you’re a great eater but you have even less personality than a potato. Joey with his uneven teeth, Bertoletti with his mohawk, Eater X with his face paint, Conti with his magic gloves in which he hides food, Shoudt, the vegetarian, Boone the “eternal World Champion”, even if he loses all the time, and so on. They all have personalities in their own way. Tom Gilbert has NO personality at all.
Reminds me of when Jim Courier in tennis was world number one. No one was interested. Another potato head.
Clay Luttrell said
July 18, 2011 @ 1:42 am
Actually it was crazy hot out there and Pete had been doing stuff all weekend eating and filming video doing challeneges around chicago and Khun did a 10lb meatball sub the night before and a hot dog contest the night before that. Everyone did great today, but the heat was horrible. Furious Pete did good and Khun did great also. But Goose killed it, he was a mad man.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 18, 2011 @ 6:58 am
As a person who boldly makes bold predictions, I have to face the music when I’m wrong, and I was here in a BIG way. I thought Pete would absolutely smoke everybody; Pete, instead, was on the receiving end of that thrashing.
Tom didn’t just win, the man made a statement. Congratulations to him, and Killer Kuhns smoked averybody else.
I hope Pete does a bit better when he faces Koby in the near future. Right now it’s … uh … not looking too good for the “young ‘un.”
He might be better served being absent due to “unforseen circumstances.”
Bartolinis Restaurant said (Registered July 18, 2011)
July 18, 2011 @ 9:53 am
Would like to Thank all of the Competitors that came out to participate in our 6th Annual Meatball Eating Contest.
We would also like to make a few statements regarding our Contest and this Page.
1st -EatFeats is an Awesome Sounding Board and we do enjoy it. But we must state that if you have a comment to make, make it public with your real name and info. Don’t hide behind your wife’s Skirt and make unfounded comments that only help to support your own delusional self perception and lack of self esteem. Making personal attacks on others anonymously is childish.
2nd – We only REJECTED 1 Eaters Application. We do not want known Cheaters in OUR Contest!!! Enough said on that!!!!
3rd -We had the Best Group of Eaters since the inception of our Contest, these eaters understand that the Contest is not about themselves first, but about the Host & their Charity! Many of the Eaters came back to Bartos and enjoyed each others stories and fellowship. Our Customers loved meeting these individuals and hearing of their Expolits.
4th -Just would like to thank all of our Sponsors, The Eaters, The St Christopher’s Fiesta and of course our Customers!!!
Lastly EAT MORE MEATBALLS!! The Bartolini Brothers.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 18, 2011 @ 10:17 am
Well stated Bartolinis especially your first point! All the best!
Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)
July 18, 2011 @ 10:37 am
Bartolini Brothers and Restaurant, that is an overall awesome statement. Delighted to see it and to see also what a great contest can be run by people and not with MLE. Your first point is perfectly stated. Unfortunately, sometimes on here someone does the same thing but attaches their name. Personal unfounded attacks on others, ridiculous negative comments have no place in the public arena and only detract, cause nothing but ill will. This is the fault of the posters, not of this website.
Your statement is one of the best ever. Definitely going to eat more meatballs.
Anonymous said
July 18, 2011 @ 10:44 am
Hay bartolinni’s. Which eaters would you NOT allow to eat again? Any why no All-Pro eating MC’ing this year?
Clay Luttrell said
July 18, 2011 @ 11:25 am
The Bartolini Brothers, their restaurant, and all the competitors were awesome yesterday. I do not think I have ever had a better time. Bob “Killer” Kuhns, Goose Gilbert and Gentelman Joe were awesome to hang out with, and the Bartolini Brothers really know how to host a contest. I cannot wait till next year.
Larell Marie Mele said
July 18, 2011 @ 11:48 am
Bartolini Bros. – THANK YOU!!!!!! All should keep those statements in mind! Rhonda – see Rhonda, that’s one of the many reasons ur loved – admitting errors! Not ez to do – Thank you 🙂
DALE BOONE said
July 18, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
To Bartolinis Restaurant …………. Who the hell you calling cheater Fat Ass. You boy pete is no more. Now your contest is under full boycott
Wow I don’t see any press from the contest. Way to go holding just a contest.
Anonymous said
July 18, 2011 @ 12:22 pm
Ha, that’s who I immediately thought of when he said cheater.
Stallion Italian said (Registered August 27, 2010)
July 18, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
Not really worth a reply to Dale Boone but just in case you did not read the update on this posting
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/6540944-522/st.-christopher-fest-a-test-of-eating-endurance
Mr Nice perks said
July 18, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
Mr Nice perks said
July 15, 2011 @ 11:05 pm
Tom will win! Remember who said it. You all have no idea.
You are all fools I knew it all along. This man is a beast!!
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 18, 2011 @ 1:02 pm
GJoe, have you digested those Cicadas yet? 🙂
Not so cool. said
July 18, 2011 @ 1:03 pm
Not so cool. said
July 16, 2011 @ 6:11 am
Tom is a top ten IFOCE eater he would destory Juliet,stoney,Erik,Monson and Brown everytime without breaking a sweat. The sad part is they all know this and they are glad he is not there.
No one from this list would have touched his record not even Pat or Joey forget about Sonya!
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 18, 2011 @ 1:36 pm
We really don’t know who would finish ahead of whom. Tom may have wiped up the floor with MLE’s best. But since I’m for the underdog in these situations, I’d have to put my money on Joey, Pat, or Sonya, and even that Kobayashi guy.
Cut the Mustard said
July 18, 2011 @ 2:17 pm
If Goose ever eats dogs on the 4th I expect him to put down 60 easily
Pro Log said
July 18, 2011 @ 2:26 pm
It’s always funny to see history repeat itself. Once again a victory in some local eating contest with a bunch of second tier eaters brings out cheap talking Scot Bickel types such as this Not so cool guy. I do have to hand it to Furious “Pete” though, eventually he did have to go up against an MLE caliber quality eater and got his butt kicked. Funny thing though, ever since then Pete and his friends no longer talk about how Pete could beat the top five MLE eaters. So, like the sun rising every morning here comes a new batch of speculating could-of, would-of people like Not so cool who really have no clue what they are talking about. Maybe someday Tom Gilbert will have the guts to go against elite MLE eaters like Joey, Pat, Tim, Sonya and Bob and try to eat at least 39 hot dogs at Coney or do another MLE event. But, I suspect it will result in the same outcome that El Wingador and his all talk buddies embarrassingly discovered at Nathan’s several years ago. The eat goes on.
Pro Log said
July 18, 2011 @ 3:27 pm
If Goose ever wanted to he could pull a 5 ton block of Steel with his teeth. If Goose ever wanted to he could slow down the rotation of the earth using only his mind and actually stop time. If Goose ever eats dogs on the 4th I expect him to put down 60 easily, then suddenly pigs will fly from his sacred ass revealing to all that he is the great god Masticor and have giant statues of stone be erected in his honor.
Nathan in Cali said
July 18, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
Gilbert is a good eater. However he would most likely be a around 8-15 in the IFOCE based on numbers alone… He ate 29.5 Nathan’s HDB’s last year at the Derby in Mission Viejo, CA in 12 minutes (The Derby used Nathan Dogs last year, but I’m not sutre if they were skinless or not)… He also didn’t win to far ahead of Torres and Excell in a burger contest in San Diego last year. So while he’s good, I wouldn’t put him in front of the IFOCE’s top 5.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 18, 2011 @ 3:59 pm
I agree Pro Log. Goose is an excellent eater. He had a victory over Pete, who is, overall, a better eater than Tom (look at head-to-head events).
At his age, experience level, you don’t just draw a line and say from this day on he goes from excellent to elite, MLE Top 5-level material. That’s just one, a single, event!
Frankly, I think young Matt Stonie would put a hurtin’ on Tom in most competitions.
Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)
July 18, 2011 @ 4:52 pm
For the record, i would LOVE to challenge Tom again =]
I have a feeling after Lobster rolls last year he’d feel the same XP
Anonymous said
July 18, 2011 @ 5:53 pm
For the record, you do know that you cannot since he is not MLE. Assume this is just your feeling about wanting to show what you can do now which is rather phenomenal!
A-Bomb said (Registered May 7, 2009)
July 18, 2011 @ 7:26 pm
That would not be why.
Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)
July 18, 2011 @ 7:28 pm
yeah i know =[
it sucks
juanmorebite82 said (Registered July 12, 2011)
July 18, 2011 @ 8:21 pm
I’m a bit late to this party but i agree w/clay’s statement as well as pro log’s. Haters gonna hate, especially when they have noooo idea what they’re talking about.
Anonymous said
July 18, 2011 @ 9:08 pm
hey stonie doesnt it suck now that you cant eat whenever with whoever you want? sucks for you, have fun winning 5th place money for the next years
Bartolinis Restaurant said (Registered July 18, 2011)
July 18, 2011 @ 10:29 pm
1) We would invite all of the contestants from this years contest back. They where all very professional and accomadating to us and our customers! The Contest was Clean and Enjoyable.
2) We never said who we rejected and who the know CHEATER is!!!! But if the BOOT fits so be it!!!
3) We felt it was time to Sanction Our own Event to Get a Better Caliber of Eaters in OUR Contest! We had 4 of the last 5 Meatball Eating Champions back to defend their titles this year.
4) We appreciate everyones comments , but we still understand and so should all of you that alot of these Eaters need to grow up and get in touch with thier own Inadequacies and stop degrading the others.
5) We find it amazing how so many can speculate on a Contest when they where not present to observe the reality!!!
Lastly, how do you Boycott an Event that you where already barred from competing in!?!?!?!?! And we feel that our Asses (?) are nto Actually Fat but Well Rounded!!!
Thank you for your time & Support,
The Bartolini Brothers!!!
Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)
July 19, 2011 @ 12:07 am
No it doesnt suck, cuz its better then going around beating average joes all the time…
I wanted to push myself to be better and thats a huge reason i joined the leauge, even if it would mean placing low for awhile =]
Also, being in the leauge you really get to meet great people and get to know them well… so no regrets..
anonymous said
July 19, 2011 @ 1:02 am
That is why copycats like all pro eaters and wloce basically gave up with trying to compete with MLE because the top eaters in those leagues bat 6th or 7th in a major league organization and thats pushing it
Anonymous said
July 19, 2011 @ 1:30 am
Bartolinni does not know much. But they know meatballs.
Pat from Moonachie said
July 19, 2011 @ 2:33 am
Welcome to the dark side, Matt! 😉
juanmorebite82 said (Registered July 12, 2011)
July 19, 2011 @ 4:04 am
Stonie, point well made cause even its 5th place money for now I’m sure that’s more than “anonymous” makes competing. Like I stated before, haters gonna hate.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 19, 2011 @ 7:09 am
Matt,
For what it’s worth, you’re making the right decision staying with MLE, and all your points are very valid.
You have uncommon CE talent, and will improve more, eating with the best eaters on the planet, overall, than you would restaurant-hopping as an independent. Also, there’s just something about being ranked, especially in the top 10, with the only true recognized CE organization in the world. You are headed for the top 5; mark my words.
Furthermore, because of your talent, you stand a great chance to earn far more in MLE than you would as an independent. (This is not true for 90% of MLE eaters.) You’ll also get more press and your accomplishments will have more credibility and respect.
Rhonda Evans said (Registered March 6, 2008)
July 19, 2011 @ 7:18 am
Matt, this is funny and I just want to share it.
After the women’s contest I stopped watching the TV for a moment to go to another room, and when I returned you had just been introduced, but I didn’t hear the introductions.
As I saw you from the back, I said to myself, “Wow, that’s neat to let Sonya on stage with the guys.” Then you turned around and I felt stupid.
🙁 🙂
Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)
July 19, 2011 @ 10:59 am
hhaha, thanks rhonda XD
In the back room everyone was tellin me i shoulve just walked out with the women, and made alot more cash… i get alot of it =]
But yeah, i realize that my situation is probably different then mosts in the leauge in that im already making some money from these trip. Right now im just hoping to get off even at least and have fun, do a good amount of contests, but not to many. I wanna be able to focus on certian ones and really perform well…
Now that i think about it its kinda like jumping into the mainstream/popular music scene… you seem to lose alot of your genuine self in it, but at the same is kinda what everone strives for LOL
Anonymous said
July 19, 2011 @ 1:01 pm
I thought it was hilarious when Joey started subconciously feeling up on your hair. 😀
Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie said (Registered June 22, 2010)
July 19, 2011 @ 1:48 pm
@1:01, you were there??! LOLLLL
Anonymous said
July 19, 2011 @ 2:38 pm
I wish. I saw your video. 😀
India company said
July 20, 2011 @ 5:09 am
The Bartolini Brothers for one. You are not banned. And indians will boycott you place 24/7 365 days a year. You need to grow up the way you talk to the World champion Dale Boone. You little contest is now over and by no way was it Sanction. That can only be done by real leagues
which are real companies. You are so misled that now you got mud on your face. To own a place and get on here to talk bad about others show your will be closing your doors in no time.
I remember said
July 20, 2011 @ 7:28 am
what an outrage to say anything deragatory about the great Dale Boone. Bartolinis you should be ashamed of yourself and by the way remember 3yrs ago you allowed some kid to enter the contest under a fake name . Does the name Eric the Herald Durst ? ring a bell Hmm Hmmm Bartolinis
Read on
Furious Pete said
July 20, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
Wish I didn’t have to say this…but Eric “The Herald” Durst is Brad “The Lunatic” Sciullo. Uh oh did I say this?
If he didn’t start bragging that he was going to kick everyones ass at Meatballs then I wouldn’t say this. He treats his body like shit and his thoughts on training are just dangerous…I just think its funny that an IFOCE eater has to cover up to be in an AICE contest…
I don’t think I’m ‘the best’ in the world….I know I’m good, but I don’t train for these comps. I enjoy the travelling, meeting new people and just having fun. I won’t bash the next person beside me, in fact only encourage them on…I’d be happy to compete with top IFOCE guys…not because I have a chance with them but because it would be a fun competition!
anonymous said
July 21, 2011 @ 12:16 pm
Was it true that Boone was banned from entering the meatball contest?