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Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner has a picture of the OMG challenge burger finished by his son at Lindy's on Fourth in Tuscon.
Tuscon Citizen reports that Lindy's on 4th, famous for its 3 pound OMG burgers, will appear on tonight's episode of Meat and Potatoes on the Food Network (10 pm eastern)
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" has posted a video of her eating the three pound OMFG burger at Lindy's in Tucson in 3:47, tying the record set by Chad Rowland.
Lumpy’s Diner article #3 most emailed on Yahoo News!
The Contra Costa Times article about the Outrageous Food segment recorded at Lumpy’s Diner in Antioch was picked up by Yahoo! News and is currently the third most emailed article in all of Yahoo News. (A screen capture is available after the jump.)
The video produced by Jessica “Queen of Cuisine” about her Intimidator challenge attempt at Lumpy’s was embedded in the article, and currently has over 18,000 views. She has also produced a new video about her Sugar OD challenges in Tucson.
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KGUN9 has an article and video mentioning Naader Reda's completion of the OMG burger challenge at Lindy's on Fourth In Tucson, Arizona. He also became the fourth person to finish the Sugar OD at Something Sweet Dessert Lounge. (via Naader Reda's blog)
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" has a blog entry about being the first person to complete the Sugar OD challenge, consisting of 4 brownies, 4 pieces of cheesecake and 4 scoops of ice cream, at Something Sweet Dessert Lounge in Tucson. Tucscon Weekly produced a video of the "award ceremony" and the restaurant facebook page has a gallery.
“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.
Tucson Weekly has a video of Chad Rowland, recordholder for the OFMG burger at Lindy's on Fourth (4 minutes), attempting to eat 2 OFMG burgers in less than 20 minutes.
New Travel Channel companion series to Man vs. Food
TucsonCitizen has information about a new Travel Channel program that will record on January 29 & 30:
There is now a new series in the works that will be a companion to Man V Food, and they are coming to Tucson to prove if El Guero Canelo really does have the best Sonoran dog in Tucson.
They are welcoming fans to the shoots where they will conduct interviews and then feature the ultimate Superfan on the show. They will also be pitting El Guero Canelo Vs a challenger.
A craigslist posting seeks audience members for Austin filming sessions that will take place from January 20-22.
AZStarnet reports that Chad Rowland ate the 12 pattie, 3 pound OMFG burger at Lindy's on Fourth in Tucson in 4 minutes. AZStarnet also has an article about Tucson eating challenges.
Man vs. Food December 2 (Tuscon) episode links
Travel Channel episode guide | slideshow
AZStarnet intreview with Adam Richman about the episode
Restaurants
- Lindy’s on 4th challenge – O.M.F.G. 12 pattie burger
Facebook | Yelp
AZStarnet reporter attempts burger challenge at Lindy’s
Tuscon Weekly review
TusconScene blog entry about episode recording - El Güero Canelo meal – Sonoran hot dogs
Home Page | Citysearch | Yelp | Metromix
Episode commercial about Sonoran hot dogs
AZStarnet article about El Güero Canelo owner Daniel Contreras - Mi Nidito Restaurant meal – President’s Plate combo platter
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List of Tuscon eating challenges in the eatfeats database
AZStar interviews Adam Richman-
AZStar has an interview with Adam Richman to promote next week’s episode of Man vs. Food set in Tuscon.
AZStarNet has an article about Man vs. Food recording in Tuscon this weekend.
The Tuscon Weekly reports that Man vs. Food will record at Lindy's on Fourth on September 25. The challenge meal will be the O.M.F.G. burger.
“Mommy’ Little Piggy” (A Christmas Story) contest results
NWI.com has an article about the handsless mashed potato eating contest inspired by the movie A Christmas Story held in Hammond, Indiana yesterday. John Hartman won the adult contest by eating 5 plates of mashed potatoes.
Other contests held yesterday
- Tuscon, AZ tamales
- Oxnard, CA tamales
- Singapore Ben & Jerry’s Vermonsters (for four person teams)
Jalapeno popper writeup
explorernews.com has a writeup of Saturday’s jalapeno popper contest in Tucson by a would be contestant (there was not a slot for him) There are some quotes from winner Joey Chestnut. The article explains why Friday’s amateur contest winner, Loppi Joe Kerschner, should have added an “s” to the start of his nickname for Saturday’s contest.
5th place finisher Erik “The Red” Denmark also has a contest writeup on his blog.
Tuscon Jalapeno poppers gallery
Brian Seiken has a photo gallery of Saturday’s goldenpalace.net jalapeno popper eating contest held at the Tuscon Spring Fling. It is surprising that Rich LeFevre did not compete in a southwestern contest.
GoldenPalace.net Spring Break Challenge – Jalapeno Poppers results
thanks Brian Seiken
1 Joey Chestnut 118
2 Pat Bertoletti 105
3 Tim “Eater X” Janus 96
4 Jed Donahue 63
Updated 4/9 6:40 pm Alex has an eyewitness account of the contest in his blog
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