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Melissa Koh has a blog entry about finishing a 1kg burger challenge in 14 minutes at the Meat Packing District in Singapore.
The Houston Chronicle reports that members of the Rice football team attempted (and failed) the Kookamonga burger challenge while in Memphis for the Liberty Bowl.
The Big Eaters Club announce that Molly Schuyler will attempt the Mad Greek Challenge in Portland on January 2. She will receive $500 if she finishes the 10+ pound sandwich along with a pound Greek fries in under an hour.
Last night, former NFL lineman Kyle Turley announced he would attempt the 72 ounce steak challenge at the Big Texan in Amarillo. He actually ordered a 24 ounce steak, citing too many rules as his reason for declining the challenge.
Randy Santel attempted the Balense reus burger challenge at Broodjeshoek in Balen, Belgium yesterday. He is not the first American to attempt the challenge, Joey Chestnut was the first person to complete the challenge last month, winning the jackpot of 785 euros ($1080) (he donated 350 euros ($480) to charity). (video | article 1 | article 2)
Pitch.com has an article about City Diner's pancake challenge in Kansas City mentioning Molly Schuyler's record (but not her name).
Two previously undefeated challenges in the UK were recently beaten for the first time: the Gigantwich burger at Mangetout in Southend-on-Sea by James Brettell and the 34 piece Goliath XXL breakfast at the Newton Cafe Brunch Bar in Belfast by Martin Cooper. (A listing of Belfast challenges and contests has been set up.)
TMZ has a video interview with Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre, who says he only ate about 75% of the five pound burrito challenge at El Tepeyac. (He donned the T-shirt awarded to finishers anyway.)
Lori Kurtzman has a blog entry about covering Joe LaRue's failed attempt at the challenge burger at Joe's Diner in Cincinnati.
TWCSportnet has a video of LA Lakers center Robert Sacre attempting the 5 pound burrito at El Tepeyac.
The Irish Times has a report on Randy Santel's attempt at the 64 ounce steak challenge at Judge Roy Beans Bar & Restaurant in Newbridge. Ireland.
Jamie McDonald ate 60 tacos in under 30 minutes to set the house record at Fric N Frac in Kansas City.
Thrillist.com has a list of 7 tips from Matt Stonie on maximizing buffet food consumption.
Pole Position has a video of Rosanna Tennant attempting a burger challenge at Casino El Camino in Austin, Texas.
OC Weekly has a blog entry about Los Angeles Laker center Robert Sacre finishing the five pound burrito at Manuel's Original El Tepeyac.
Melicacy finished the 6 patty burger challenge in 13 minutes at the Meat Packing District in Singapore to set a house record.
Articles by the Irish Independent and Mid Ulster Mail both list Randy Santel as the star of the now cancelled program Man v Food. Randy is currently doing an eating challenge tour of Europe and was the second person to finish the breakfast challenge at Murphy's Law in Athlone, Ireland.
Bay of Pines in Monterey, CA will hold an eating contest awarding $250 after 10 people have finished its 20 ounce burger challenge.
UT San Diego has a list of Las Vegas eating challenges mentioning Miki Sudo's successes.
Female distance runners on Nike's Oregon Project team dined at Salyer's Old Country Kitchen in Portland last night and took a picture with the restaurant's 72 ounce steaks. (No information is provided if anyone ordered the steak challenge.)
The Riverfront Times has an article about the author's attempt to finish six St. Louis area eating challenges. update The Riverfront Times is requesting stories about St. Louis eating challenges.
Broodjeshoek in Balen, Belgium will award 750 euros ($1035) to the first person to finish two of its challenge burgers in under 40 minutes. The prize will increase 50 euros with each failed attempt. (translated)

Miscellaneous spicy challenge links

  • The New Yorker has a long article about the quest to grow the spiciest pepper in the world and have it certified with that status. (The conflict between marketing hype and factual accuracy might be familiar to followers of competitive eating.)
  • Nightline segment from yesterday where Darren Rovell samples the Carolina Reaper pepper mentioned in the New Yorker article.
  • Quartz article about the owner of Sriracha Hot Sauce
  • New Yorker blog entry about Irwindale, CA’s claim that the odors from Sriracha’s factory are a violation of the municipal code.
  • Atomic Fireball Extract Chubby Bunny Duel between Aaron Wakamatsu and Stephanie Torres

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IllPumpYouUp.com has produced a video of three bodybuilders attempting an 8 pound burger challenge at Shack's Island & Grill in Clearwater, FL.
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