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Erik Denmark wins Arizona Mills qualifier
update The MLE facebook has the top 3 in today’s qualifier in Arizona Mills
1) Erik Denmark, 29 HDB
2) Adrian Morgan (Nathan’s debut), 25 HDB
3) Damon Wells, 22 HDB
DQ) Ryan McKillop (18 HDB before reversal)
KPHO has a video of a promo contest against Ron (not Ron Koch)
The MLE Facebook lists Erik Denmark, Nate Biller, Adrian Morgan and Ryan McKillop as expected entrants at Saturday's Nathan's qualifier at Arizona Mills in Tempe. Zach Fowle of the Phoenix New Times and Ronald Sirard, the first person to complete the Jewish slider challenge at Chompie's will also compete.
The Phoenix New Times has a blog entry about an attempt at the 3 pound burger challenge at Lobby's in Tempe. The author's comment on the picture of "Cardboard Shell" on the wall of fame and her record finishing time: "I'm positive it's a joke, put there to mock me."
The Nathan's qualifiers sites for the top 4 ranked IFOCE members who need to qualify appear online. "Notorious" Bob Shoudt's upcoming contest list says will be competing in the Nathan's qualifier in Atlantic City on May 29 and Pat Bertoletti says he will attempt to qualify in a facebook comment in Tempe, Arizona on June 5.
“Cardboard Shell” finishes 3 pound burger in 6 minutes
“Cardboard Shell” (a petite woman) has posted a blog entry about her completion of the three pound burger at Lobby’s in Tempe, Arizona at a contest held by the College Times. Her time of 6 minutes set an overall record for the restaurant. The College Times facebook has a gallery of the event.
“Cardboard Shell” also had Lindy’s on 4th in Tuscon create a special version of their “OMFG” 3 pound burger having grilled cheese sandwiches for buns and onion rings as a topping for each patty, which she was able to finish in the time limit of 20 minutes.
(via ishea) The challenge burger at Lobby's in Tempe, AZ will be available for half-price ($10) tomorrow.
facebook.com/flancerscafe: Tom Gilbert won this afternoon's pizza eating contest at Flancer's Cafe in Gilbert, Arizona by eating a record 18 slices. update The East Valley Tribune has a gallery. update #2 The New Times has a blog entry.
The facebook for Flancer's in Gilbert, AZ (Phoenix area) announces that it will hold a pizza eating contest on April 11 that will award $500 to the winner. (The entry fee is $30)
The Beer Pong Dude has a blog entry about Man vs. Food recording at Alice Coopers Town in Phoenix, which offers a 22 inch hot dog called "The Big Unit".
Jeremy Browning reports that Man vs. Food is recording in Tempe, Arizona today where the challenge will be 12 Jewish sliders at Chompie's. update East Valley Tribune blog entry about the recording
RXMuscle has videos of the "Whack Pack" visiting the Heart Attack Grill and J & R's Steakhouse in Islip, NY: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Third Battle of the Bone (Phoenix area) announced
A press release announces the 2010 Battle of the Bone. Weekly qualifiers will be held in Phoenix-area Native New Yorker restaurants starting March 3 in Tempe. The finals will take place on August 21 and award a motorcycle valued at approximately $10,000. The contest is restricted to amateurs.
The East Valley Tribune has a blog entry about the "Ultimate Jewish Slider Challenge" offered by Chompie's, a Phoenix-area deli. No diner has successfully completed the challenge. According to the menu, a Jewish slider consists of a mini challah roll filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancakes and Jack cheese.
The video of Ben Monson attempting to break Joey Chestnut's Quadruple Bypass burger record in August is available at the Heart Attack Grill's facebook.
Youtube has a video of the slider eating contest held at the Chicago Hamburger Company (of Phoenix). The caption reports that Jed Donahue claimed victory after eating 10 sliders in 2:15, faster than the five minutes reported in an ABC15 article.
AZstarnet has an article about Tuscon High offensive lineman Ben Cannon, who reportedly ate the Quadruple Bypass Burger from the Heart Attack Grill in about three minutes.
ABC15.com reports that Jed Donahue won a slider eating contest in Phoenix by eating 10 sliders in 5 minutes.
Full results for Saturday's finals of the Battle of the Bone wing eating contest have been posted. Tom Gilbert is not listed, but Chillin Peng (#2), Gus Beisel (#3) and David Cohn (#8) were allowed to compete even though they have competed in IFOCE contests.
BattleOfTheBone2009 reports that Collin Gardner defended his title and won a Harley Davidson. Thomas Gilbert appears to have been disqualified.
The Heart Attack Grill's home page has more information about its weight gain reality show. Two of the five spots have been filled.
The Heart Attack Grill twitter announces that the restaurant will produce a "Biggest Gainer" reality show that will debut October 1. update HeartAttackGrill.com has details. Candidates must be males between 35 and 45 and weigh between 250 and 300 pounds.
Ben Monson’s eating challenge road trip
“Big” Ben Monson has started a bodybuilding.com thread with pictures about his recent road trip throughout the southwest where he completed the following eating challenges:
- Quadruple Bypass Burger, Heart Attack Grill, 1:49, second to Joey Chestnut
- Big Texan 72 ounce steak, Amarillo, TX, 9:40 (3rd person after Joey Chestnut & Frank Pastore to break 10 minutes
- Chillz 8 waffles & frozen custard, Albuquerque, 11:12 new record
- 5 pound Sopaipilla, Sadies, Albuquerque, 7:56 new record
- 6 pound burrito, NASCAR Cafe, Las Vegas, 12 minutes, new record
A Video of Ben Monson eating two Quadruple Bypass Burgers has been embedded on HeartAttackGrill.com
The Heart Attack Grill's twitter reports that Ben Monson missed breaking Joey Chestnut's Quadruple Bypass Burger record by 2 seconds. Monson will make another attempt tomorrow.
Thomas Gilbert sets Battle of the Bone record
The Battle of the Bone website reports that Thomas Gilbert set a record at Wednesday’s qualifier in Anthem, Arizona by eating 3 pounds and 5 ounces of wings, defeating 2008 Nathan’s Arizona Mills qualifier runner-up David Cohn by over a pound. It is not clear from the website pictures if Thomas Gilbert is Tom “Goose” Gilbert. The contest rules ban professional eaters and former or current members of Major League Eating.
update The blog entry about the contest has been updated to say that the results are under review.
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