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Molly Schuyler finished a five pound Burritozilla in 1:25 to win the first prize of $1000 in today's contest at Iguana's in San Jose. (video)
Vice.com's Munchies has a list of weird food subcultures that can be found on Youtube that includes food challengers and mukbang
The Carnegie Deli announced that it would close its Manhattan location at the end of 2016. The restaurant was famed for its giant sandwiches including a 7 3.5 pound "#13" challenge that was attempted by Don Lerman, Ed "Cookie" Jarvis, Kevin Lipsitz, Japanese female competitive eater Takako Akasaka (who ate 2) and others. In 2010, Brian Seiken ate a 5 pound "Lebron MVP" sandwich created to entice LeBron James to sign with the Knicks.
The facebook for Kalamazoo Restaurant & Cafe in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia announces that Joey Chestnut set the record of 2:26 for its burger challenge.
Amarillo.com has a report on the Big Texan's plans to move to a new location in east Amarillo and then build a Branson, MO style "entertainment village" around the new site.
Bromsgrove Advertiser has an article about Emma Dalton's recent video where she ate 8 Subway foot longs in 36 minutes. Her goal was to eat her height of 5 1/2 feet. She competed against Singaporean Zermatt Neo via youtube.
Wayback Burgers announces that Molly Schuyler won the national Triple Triple title and a prize of $3330 after she ate a 9 patty burger on Sunday in 40.56 seconds in Medford, OR.
Some Fuddruckers locations will offer a 3 pound burger challenge Sunday. Diners that complete the sandwich will receive a T-shirt and 2 free meals. 24 hours notice is required.
The Carnegie Deli in New York City offers a "Fashion Sandwich" challenge that is free to Fashion Week models that complete it.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco ate a XXXXL burger, fries and a milkshake in 3:30 to set the house record at Kua 'Ania in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Ben Sumadiwiria, owner of the Awesome Eats youtube channel, claims he lost his hearing for two minutes after eating the Indomie Abang Adek, billed as the spiciest noodle dish in the world.
UProxx.com has details about the Doritos Locos Taco Throwdown taking place tomorrow. Competitors will attempt to see how many Doritos Locos Tacos they can eat in an hour.
Jake's Wayback Burgers will hold the Triple Triple Challenge on September 18. The fastest overall time to eat a 9 patty burger at all participating locations will receive $3330.
Iguana's will hold a Burritozilla eating contest awarding $1000 on October 1. A qualifier awarding spots to the top 4 finishers will take place in Campbell, CA on September 10.

Gawker.com competitive eating content

Last week Gawker Media sold its websites: Gawker.com (gossip), Deadspin.com (sports), Jezebel.com (women), Kotaku.com (video games), etc. to Univision after declaring bankrputcy following the loss of an invasion of privacy lawsuit filed by WWE legend Hulk Hogan for posting a sex tape without his permission. While the bulk of Gawker Media’s competitive eating content was posted on Deadspin, which will remain in operation, there were a few competitive eating articles on Gawker.com, which will shut down today (the fate of the Gawker archives are not clear):

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In her latest video, Kate Ovens attempted to eat a 28 ounce "Glam Burger" covered in gold leaf and milkshake from Honky Tonk in London.
Darron Breeden finished the challenge at Family Pizzeria in Staffod, VA intended for two diners without assistance yesterday.
The Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver will offer a 10 pound Hercules Burger for $70 from August 20 to September 5.
The NC Hot Sauce Festival will hold a pepper eating contest in Oxford, NC on September 10 awarding $1000 to the winner and $300 to the runner up.
Naader Reda attempted a 50 patty burger from In-N-Out Burger at Foodbeast headquarters today. update Aug 13 FoodBeast has a blog entry about the challenge.
PeterboroughToday.co.uk reports that Rob Radcliffe was the first person to finish a 10,000 calorie burger challenge at Rocker's Steak House in Cambridge, England that was topped with the world's spiciest peppers.
DiscoverSD has an article about Josh Hockett and San Diego eating challenges.
CFO.com has an article about Kurt Schmidt, who ate a 240 ounce prime rib at Black Otter Supper Club in Milwaukee in 2 and a half hours. He appeared on the Travel Channel progam "Big Beef Paradise".
Liverpool Football Club players Robbie Fowler and Luis Garcia both attempted the 5 pound Burritozilla at Iguana's Tacqueria in San Jose.
The Wall Street Journal has an article about British golfer Andrew "Beef" Johnston eating burgers at three Manhattan restaurants in one night before the PGA Championship in New Jersey. He hopes to do an eating challenge and win a T-shirt.
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