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The Staten Island Republican Party has endorsed Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa for Mayor of New York City. He competed in several Nathan's Famous finals in the 1990s, finishing 3rd in 1994 with a total of 20.5 hot dogs. In June, Sliwa received coverage after being injured while trying to defend a Manhattan Foot Locker from looters.

February 23, 2021 at 1:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's History, New York City | Permalink * Comments

Magical Theme Parks posted a picture of construction work at the site of the former Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest wall of fame. We will see if this results in the construction of a new billboard.

February 20, 2021 at 9:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (7)

The Sweet Corn Fiesta currently plans to have an in-person event in West Palm Beach, FL on April 25. Previous festivals held a MLE corn eating contest.

February 20, 2021 at 12:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Palm Beach | Permalink * Comments

The Trump Plaza casino in Atlantic City, NJ, site of Nathan's qualifiers from 2009-2012, was demolished yesterday.

February 19, 2021 at 1:06 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Nathan's Hot Dog Contest | Permalink * Comments (2)

Bodybuilder Manny Cambra ate 11.5 paczkis to win an eating contest held this morning in Ansonia, CT. He previously won the contest in 2015.

February 17, 2021 at 12:48 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Manny Cambra, New Haven, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Darron Breeden's girlfriend Caroline Freeman produced a vlog of their trip to Tampa for the Draft Kings Big Game Snackdown.

February 15, 2021 at 12:50 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Darron Breeden, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (2)

WKFR.com has a list of 6 Michigan restaurant challenges.

February 12, 2021 at 7:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Challenge Lists, Michigan | Permalink * Comments

Chris Gdula posted a picture of a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle which uses a picture of a competitor (who I don't recognize) in the Chicago Ribfest eating contest. A MLE MC is in the background. The title of the puzzle is "Lewd Little Pig".

February 12, 2021 at 2:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Merchandise | Permalink * Comments

The Big Texan in Amarillo, TX has started a youtube channel for videos of attempts at its 72 ounce steak challenge.

February 10, 2021 at 1:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Amarillo, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

2021 Draft Kings Big Game Snackdown

February 7, 2021 at 4:26 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Geoff Esper, George Chiger, Tampa

Foods: pepperoni pizza, chili, pigs in blanket, eight-layer dip, cheese balls, boneless chicken wings, sub sandwich, Jalapeno poppers.

Official results
1 Geoff Esper 5:43 completion time
2 Joey Chestnut 7:32
3 Nick Wehry 7:59
4 Darron Breeden Stage 8 (15 poppers eaten)
5 Gideon Oji Stage 8 (8 poppers eaten)
6 Michelle Lesco Stage 6 (12 wings eaten)

George Chiger beat Matt Hazzard in the the Cheese Whiz undercard

The pregame show has started on Draft Kings youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91VvvseKFT4. They are currently interviewing Joey Chestnut. The contest is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm Eastern.

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The Colorado State Fair, scheduled from August 27 to September 6 in Pueblo, CO, announced that it intends to bring back its slopper eating contest.

February 6, 2021 at 11:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Colorado Springs | Permalink * Comments

In 2009, the Seattle Business Journal wrote a report on the "Tatonka Bowl", a wing eating contest held for employees of Amazon.com. Andy Jassy, who was recently named as the replacement for CEO Jeff Bezos, served as MC for the event. Jonathan Squibb, Wing Bowl winner from 2009 to 2011, won the contest. (via Eater Seattle)

February 4, 2021 at 2:22 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Business, Jon Squibb, Seattle | Permalink * Comments

The Draftkings Big Game Snackdown undercard will feature George Chiger vs. Matt Hazzard in a spray cheese chugging contest. Badlands Booker was originally expected to compete, but withdrew.

February 2, 2021 at 7:22 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (12)

CDAPress.com has a report on Randy Santel and Katina DeJarnett attempting the "Death by Pizza" challenge at Westside Pizza in Post Falls, ID.

January 30, 2021 at 12:58 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Idaho, Katina DeJarnett, Pizza Eating Challenges, Randy Santel, Spokane | Permalink * Comments

The current field for the Draft Kings Big Game Snack Down in Tampa on February 7 is Joey Chestnut, Geoff Esper, Darron Breeden, Nick Wehry, Gideon Oji and Michelle Lesco after Miki Sudo will miss the competition due to her pregnancy. It is interesting that Matt Stonie is not expected to compete after his victory in the previous Draft Kings event, a Halloween candy eating contest.

January 28, 2021 at 7:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Matt Stonie, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (2)

Ragin Cajun Cafe in Redondo Beach, CA will hold a crawfish eating contest on February 13 awarding a $300 gift card to the winner.

January 27, 2021 at 1:25 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, site of Nathan's Famous hot dog eating qualifiers from 2009 to 2012, is scheduled for demolition on February 17 due to safety concerns. The property was purchased by Icahn Enterprises in 2016. The 2011 competition was the final Nathan's qualifier for Sonya Thomas, after which she received a bye as a former women's champion.

January 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Nathan's Hot Dog Contest | Permalink * Comments (17)

The New Orleans reddit page has a post about a 1920 oyster eating contest in which sisters Lois and Ruth Waddell combined to eat 204 oysters.

January 20, 2021 at 12:03 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Orleans, Women | Permalink * Comments

Fink Beats the Stomach visited Nathan's Famous Coney Island location yesterday. Almost two months after the removal of the Hot Dog Eating Contest Wall of Fame (which started on November 22), there are no signs of construction on a new billboard. Neither Nathan's Famous or Major League Eating have made any statements about the sign removal. The new poll asks what you think their official announcement will eventually be.

January 18, 2021 at 11:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (1)

Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry announced that they have moved from Connecticut to Florida, most likely the Tampa Bay area.

January 11, 2021 at 8:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Miki Sudo, Nick Wehry, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (14)

It has now been over a month since the hot dog eating contest Wall of Fame has been removed from Nathan's Famous original Coney Island location. Neither Nathan's nor Major League Eating have made any announcement about the restoration of the sign.

December 29, 2020 at 11:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's History, New York City | Permalink * Comments (5)

AR15.com has a forum thread about the livestream of diners attempting the 72 ounce steak challenge at The Big Texan in Amarillo, TX. The thread started on September 7 and currently has 307 pages. Molly Schuyler and Katina Eats Kilos are some of the steak challengers mentioned by commenters.

December 29, 2020 at 1:02 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Amarillo, Big Texan | Permalink * Comments (1)

Salsa Joe's in Arlington, TX has added a 20 pound burger, billed as the largest in Texas, to its menu. They also offer a 10 pound burger available as an individual eating challenge.

December 24, 2020 at 8:29 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Dallas | Permalink * Comments (2)

2020 St. Elmo shrimp cocktail challenge

December 19, 2020 at 11:07 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, Indianapolis, Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo

The 2020 St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Challenge, in which Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will attempt to eat 100 bowls of spicy shrimp cocktail in under 20 minutes is currently streaming at https://www.facebook.com/stelmosteakhouse/videos/841447110027607/

update The official total was 33 bowls.

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Molly Schuyler produced a video of her eating a 15 foot long sushi roll from Steak and Main in North East, MD, which she claims is a record.

December 15, 2020 at 12:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Baltimore, Molly Schuyler, Sushi Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

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