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Las Cruces Sun-News has an article about Stephanie Torres competing in the Crif Dog Classic. She says that she wanted to appear in the Bones competitive eating episode, but was denied by Major League Eating.

July 3, 2012 at 5:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Crif Dog Classic, Las Cruces, Stephanie Torres | Permalink * Comments

Redeye Chicago has a video of Pat Bertoletti and Tim Brown attempting the Fifty/50 challenge to kick off their Gluttony Tour.

July 3, 2012 at 4:22 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Eating Challenges, Pat Bertoletti, Tim Brown | Permalink * Comments

Wired.com has a report on the Nathan's qualifier held in Queens, NY.

July 3, 2012 at 3:11 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Chicago White Sox will hold a "Giant Slugger" jumbo hot dog eating contest tomorrow awarding four suite tickets, a customized jersey and an autographed baseball. Tweet #GiantSlugger to @WhiteSox to obtain a spot.

July 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

“Furious” Pete defends Z-Burger crown

July 3, 2012 at 12:44 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Furious" Pete Czerwinski, Contest Results, District of Columbia, Unafilliated Contests

update #2 Yahoo! has an article from AFP

update Mike Longo has the top 5:
1) “Furious” Pete Czerwinski 15
2) Dale Boone 13
3) Joe Menchetti 10
4) Mike Longo 9.75
5) Jerry Reese 8

Mike Martinez reports that “Furious” Pete Czerwinski has defended his Z-Burger title with a total of 15 burgers eaten.

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Kate C of NotTheItGirls.com originally planned to attend the Nathan's finals, but decided to purchase a ticket for the Crif Dog Classic instead.

July 3, 2012 at 11:48 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Crif Dog Classic, New York City | Permalink * Comments

Windmill of Hoboken, NJ will hold a hot dog eating contest tomorrow awarding $250 to the winner.

July 3, 2012 at 9:11 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Newark, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Dale Boone won a hot dog eating contest held in Columubs, GA on Saturday and a burger eating contest held in Nashville, TN on Sunday.

July 3, 2012 at 7:50 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dale Boone, Nashville, Southwest GA, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (20)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to oversee the "weigh-in" ceremony for Nathan's competitors today at City Hall Park at 1 pm today.

July 3, 2012 at 7:01 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Brooklyn Daily has a report on Saturday's cupcake eating contest held at Deno's Wonder Wheel in Coney Island listing the top 3: 1) Stephanie "Xanada" Torres 71 2) Eric "Silo" Dahl 60 3) "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti 42

July 3, 2012 at 6:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, New York City, Stephanie Torres | Permalink * Comments

Curly's Frozen Custard in Fort Worth, TX will hold a hot dog eating contest on July 4 awarding four Texas Rangers VIP tickets to the winner.

July 2, 2012 at 7:45 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Mary Bowers appearance on KTLA this morning, in which she talked about her hot dog recipes, can be viewed online.

July 2, 2012 at 5:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Los Angeles, Videos, Women | Permalink * Comments

Craigslist has a job offering $100 for "little people" to appear in a comedy video recorded at the Nathan's finals.

July 2, 2012 at 3:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (3)

Sea Coast Online has an article and gallery about Matt Stonie.

July 2, 2012 at 3:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Matt Stonie, New Hampshire | Permalink * Comments

A 2.75 pound hot dog called the "Giant Slugger" has been added to the menu for July St. Louis Cardinals home games. A "Giant Slugger" eating contest will be held on July 4.

July 2, 2012 at 3:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, St. Louis | Permalink * Comments

The Crif Dog Classic announces that it has sold all of its tickets.

July 2, 2012 at 3:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Crif Dog Classic, New York City | Permalink * Comments (14)

The Black Sheep Lodge in Austin will hold a corn dog bite eating contest on July 4 awarding $250.

July 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Austin, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Mercy for Animals new mascot, a 10 foot inflatable puppy in a hot dog bun, will appear at a protest at the Nathan's finals Wednesday.

July 2, 2012 at 11:32 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (4)

WCBS has column about the planned Nathan's time change to 3pm oblivious to the restoration of the original noon start. (Coverage of the women's contest will begin on ESPN3.com at 11:25 am eastern). The Crif Dog Classic contest is expected to start at 2:15 pm eastern according to a "US Male" practice video.

July 2, 2012 at 11:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Crif Dog Classic, New York City | Permalink * Comments (3)

Johnnie Excel and Eric Dahl have videos from their successful six person team attempt at the 54 inch pizza at Big Mama's & Papa's in Burbank, CA.

July 2, 2012 at 8:01 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Eric Dahl, Johnnie Excel, Los Angeles, Team Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

The current July 4 weather forecast for JFK airport is high 88, low 73 with a 50% chance of precipitation.

July 1, 2012 at 11:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City | Permalink * Comments (6)

Pop's Beef will hold a hot dog eating contest in Palos Heights, IL on July 3 awarding $750 to the winner.

July 1, 2012 at 8:22 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

CBSLocal and SunSentinel have lists of Tampa Bay and South Florida eating challenges.

July 1, 2012 at 6:35 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Challenge Lists, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (1)

WOBM.com has a video of Dave "Tiger Wings & Things" winning the Spiaggia E Luna pizza contest by eating a 16 inch pie in 2:40.

July 1, 2012 at 6:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Contest Results, Dave Brunelli, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Globe and Mail has an interview with Meredith "Deep Fried Diva" Boxberger. She says she has never faced off against another female (she competed against Lara Martin in her PIE pizza debut.)

July 1, 2012 at 5:53 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Meredith Boxberger, Toronto | Permalink * Comments (3)

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