Upcoming Phoenix eating contests
(All Phoenix eating challenges and contests in database)
The Phoenix New Times has an interview with Erik "The Red" Denmark about Saturday's Nathan's qualifier at Arizona Mills in Tempe. Denmark says he is considering writing a book about his competitive eating experiences.
AZCentral reports that the Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, Arizona is closed until at least June 15 and may not reopen unless a dispute with city planning officials about the restaurant's color of paint can be resolved. The Heart Attack Grill opened a second location in Dallas in May.
East Valley Tribune reports that Erik "The Red" Denmark will compete in the Nathan's qualifier at Arizona Mills in Tempe on June 11 along with Ryan McKillop, Ron Sirard, Brian Jacobson and Chiun "Jimmy" Peng. Michelle "Cardboard Shell" will headline the women's division.
Phoenix New Times has a report on the "Leg of Beast Feast" held at Big Earl's BBQ in which six person teams attempted to eat a 30 pound meal in under 17 minutes.
Battle of the Bone 4 (Phoenix-area) to award Toyota Tundra
BattleoftheBone4.com announces the fourth Battle of the Bone Phoenix-area wing eating contest. The grand prize will be a Toyota Tundra truck. A comment announces that this year’s contest will be open to professional eaters after previous Battles of the Bone were limited to non-professional eaters from Arizona. (It is not clear if the contest is still restricted to Arizona residents.) Weekly qualifiers will be held at Native New Yorkers on Wednesdays starting May 25 in Tempe.
Venezia's Pizza (several Phoenix-area locations) will offer its pizza challenge for half its usual price tomorrow.
Mouth by Southwest reports that Chiun "Jimmy" Peng won the first place prize of $500 by eating 16.25 slices of pizza in 15 minutes at a contest held at Flancer's in Gilbert, AZ. Only Arizona residents were allowed to compete in this year's contest.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" is featured in a College Times article about Phoenix competitive eating.
La Tolteca in Phoenix will hold a torta eating contest on April 14 awarding $300 to the winner.
The Wall Street Journal has a blog entry about Jeff Motuzas, bullpen catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who supplements his salary by performing eating challenges for money. He once received $3000 for drinking a gallon of milk in under 12 minutes. (via email)
Flancer's Pizza in Gilbert, AZ (Phoenix area) will hold a pizza eating contest on April 17 awarding $500 to the winner. ($30 entry fee, limited to Arizona residents)
The segment about the death of 575 pound Heart Attack Grill spokesman Blair River from last night's epsisode of ABC's Nightline can be viewed online.
During the month of March, the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix will award a one night's stay to a diner that can finish its $60 sandwich challenge in under an hour.
AZCentral.com reports that Blair River, spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill, died at the age of 29 at an approximate weight of 575 pounds. The restaurant has received notoriety for its promotion offering free food to customers weighing more than 350 pounds. update March 4 1:15 am Heart Attack Grill is currently #6 in global Twitter trending topics.
Jeremy Boone finished the 5 pound Big Ass Burrito at the Barrio Cantina in Phoenix in 13 minutes.
TheMayorOfTempe has uploaded a video of Stephanie Torres eating the Anchor Pizza Challenge at Barney's Boathouse in Tempe in ten minutes and 50 seconds.
Jessica "Queen of Cuisine" has uploaded four new eating challenge videos: Venezia team pizza challenge (Phoenix) | Net Grill burger (Fresno) | Batter Up pancakes (Fresno) | Intimidator omelet (Antioch, CA)
The facebook for Papi Chulo's in Scottsdale, Arizona has a video of Stephanie Torres setting a new record of 2:43 for the 6.5 pound Big Papi Burrito . update Stephanie has uploaded a video of the entire challenge.
Zach Fowle of Phoenix New Times has a recap of the 17 eating challenges he has attempted.
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" was the only person to finish a three pound burger in under 10 minutes (7:40) at a contest at Lobby's in Tempe, AZ on November 6. Michelle also won the previous 3 pound burger contest at Lobby's.
Joey Chestnut, Tim "Eater X" Janus and Erik "The Red" Denmark will compete against Jimmy John's sandwich makers at Arizona State on Saturday before the football game against Stanford.
The Heart Attack Grill is looking to hire a male model weighing more than 500 pounds for an upcoming informercial.
Zach Fowle has a blog entry for the Phoenix New Times about tying for first place in at the Arizona Taco Festival Hot Chili Pepper Eating contest. Competitors ate ghost chili peppers in the final two rounds of the contest.
Fanster reports that Colin Gardiner won the amateur-only Battle of the Bone wing eating contest in Chandler, Arizona for the third year in a row. Gus Beisel was the runner up.
MyFoxPhoenix has a video and article about Colin Gardiner, who will attempt to win the Battle of the Bone Finals for the third consecutive year in Chandler, Arizona today.
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