Link Buffet: April 23, 2008
- Jed Donahue competes in a grilled cheese cooking contest and comes in second place. (From Liz K)
- Video of man choking during impromptu hot dog eating contest at Wrigley Field (via FrogSoda & Awful Announcing
- Krystalist challenges chef Gordon Ramsay to a Krystal eating contest
- Megamunch announces return from competitive eating blogging hiatus
- New motto for MosesNews: “When Eating News Breaks…. We Feed It To You”
- Stockton asparagus contest press release
- CBC News article about “Furious” Pete
- USA Today blog commenter wants to meet Joey Chestnut
- Gyudon eating contest in the Philippines
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KevinRoss said
April 23, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Why was I not informed of said free grilled cheese sandwiches? That would have been so fun to see different people’s take on the classic. Nice job Jed! I wish I could have been there to eat your creation.
The_Hangman said (Registered August 30, 2006)
April 24, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
New contest posted on IFOCE. Good luck to everyone who makes it to Houston.
Niko Niko’s World Gyro Eating Championship
Date: 05/17/2008
Location: Houston, TX
Discipline: Niko Niko’s Gyros
Total Prizes: $4000
Summary
On May 17, the nation’s finest athletes will converge upon the town of Houston, TX for the Niko Niko’s World Gyro Eating Championship. This event, although in its 4th year, is proud to now be associated with the IFOCE and Major League Eating. The World Gyro Eating Championship is part of the Festival of Greece. Dimitri Fetokakis, owner of Niko Niko’s Greek American Restaurant & his family, have been long time supporters of the festival.
The Festival of Greece, now celebrating its 13th anniversary, is a 4-day event featuring the finest homemade Greek food & deserts, Greek wine & beer, Greek folk dancing, Greek shops, vendor booths, children’s food & large play area.
Part of the proceeds of the festival are donated to local charities.
All eaters must be at least 18.
Registration for this event will open Monday, April 28 at 12:00pm Eastern.
For more information on the festival, visit http://www.FestivalofGreece.com.
Anonymous said
April 24, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
Who will win? Joey or Pat? The table enders are everybody else and will fight it out for third and below and the right to pay $100 for Joeys autograph. Oh Joey. Oh Joey. You are so great.
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 24, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
hmmmmmmm what is this in my backyard??? sweeeeeeeeeeet 🙂
The_Hangman said (Registered August 30, 2006)
April 24, 2008 @ 8:23 pm
Be sure to set your alarm clock SyKoBOZO so you can register
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 24, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
if im not awake by noon,theres a problem – i just got back from the resturant,the gyro ‘s are very tasty,the place was packed,they are bigger than i expected,should be an interesting event,Have A Nice Day 🙂
SyKoBOZO said (Registered September 17, 2007)
April 24, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
anybody know what the record is right now and in how much time?