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The West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary in Long Beach will hold watermelon and peach cobbler eating contests Saturday. One of the prizes will be a two night stay aboard the Queen Mary.

May 10, 2013 at 9:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Long Beach, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

In the third episode of "Stuffed", Jimmy Lin, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda and Dax Swanson take on the 50 spicy wing challenge at Barney's Beanery in Los Angeles.

May 8, 2013 at 10:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda, Spicy Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments (5)

Sylvester's Burgers in Los Osos, CA will hold the "Beef Bath Bonanza", a five pound burger eating on May 26. Entrants will need to qualify by eating a one pound burger. The contest will award $1,000 to the winner according to this news video.

May 8, 2013 at 9:37 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Central California, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Matt Stonie has uploaded a video from his "Double Dog Dare You" 12-14 pound burger challenge he attempted at Lumpy's Diner in April 2011.

May 7, 2013 at 9:07 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Matt Stonie, Oakland, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

In the new episode of STUFFED, Pat Bertoletti, Tim Brown, Jimmy Lin, Naader Reda, Dax Swanson and Miki Sudo attempt the 10 taco challenge at Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach, CA.

May 1, 2013 at 12:24 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda, Pat Bertoletti, Taco Eating Challenges, Tim Brown, Videos | Permalink * Comments (46)

At the grand opening of Ike's in Walnut Creek, CA, Bear Silber ate a Kryptonite sandwich in 8:34 to break the previous record of 12:14.

April 30, 2013 at 9:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Oakland, Sandwich Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

The Sacramento County Fair will hold a corn dog eating contest on May 24 awarding $800 ($500 to the winner).

April 29, 2013 at 11:59 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (6)

Naader Reda reports he finished a 30 inch pizza in 1:39 to win $1,000 in a contest held in San Clemente, CA. Kevin Ross and Jimmy Lin also competed. update April 28 Naader has uploaded a video

April 27, 2013 at 6:21 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Naader Reda, Orange County, Pizza Eating Challenges, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Matt Stonie defeats Joey at Asparagus Festival, Miki Sudo 3rd

April 27, 2013 at 3:42 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie, Stockton

update May 1 Matt Stonie has posted a video

update April 28 Matt Stonie has a facebook gallery

Recordnet.com has an article

Official results: (Part 2)
1) Matt Stonie 9.5 lb. first victory over Joey Chestnut in 11 contests
2) Joey Chestnut 8 lb.
3) Miki Sudo 7.5 lb.
4) Steve Hendry 4
5) Jesse O’Con 2
5) Dax Swanson 2
7) Tony 1.75
8) Ken Douglas 1.5
9) Michael Stephenson

update Matt Stonie reportedly won the contest. (picture)

Joey Chestnut has a five contest winning streak. Miki Sudo has at least a 6 contest winning streak.

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The debut episode of "Get Stuffed" starring Pat Bertoletti and Tim Brown was uploaded to the Tasted Channel on youtube. Jimmy Lin, Naader Reda, Miki Sudo, Dax Swanson will take on restaruants' eating challenges in the premier. Future episodes will come out on Tuesday.

April 24, 2013 at 8:50 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda, Pat Bertoletti, Tim Brown, Videos | Permalink * Comments (3)

Matt Stonie previews competing in the Stockton Asparagus Festival on Saturday. He has also posted his second question & answer video.

April 23, 2013 at 10:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Matt Stonie, Stockton, Videos | Permalink * Comments (3)

For an upcoming episode of "Stuffed", Tim Brown ate the "Are You Texas Enough?" BBQ challenge at Smoke City Market in Sherman Oaks, CA in 11:15 to break Jamie McDonald's record of 14:37. Miki Sudo (17 min) and Jimmy Lin (57 min) also finished the challenge.

April 21, 2013 at 11:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Barbecue Eating Challenges, Jamie McDonald, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Television, Tim Brown | Permalink * Comments (3)

Some recent eating challenge lists: Albany | Chicago | Los Angeles

April 19, 2013 at 11:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Albany, Challenge Lists, Chicago, Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments

Cheba Hut, a chain which bills itself as "the nation's only marijuana-themed restaurant" will hold a "Sticky Icky" peanut butter & jelly sub sandwich eating contest at all 16 of its locations (in AZ, CO, OR, IA, NM, CA and WI).

April 19, 2013 at 4:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Albuquerque, Boulder, Denver, Eugene, Flagstaff, Fort Collins, Madison, Phoenix, San Diego, Tucson, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Surfside Pizza in San Clemente, CA will hold a pizza eating contest on April 27 that will award $1,000 to the first person to finish a 30 inch pizza in under 3 hours.

April 17, 2013 at 9:22 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Miki Sudo fininshed the "Big Fat Fatty" challenge yesterday at Fat Sal's Deli in Los Angeles where a "Fat Miki" sandwich will be added to the menu. The challenge will probably appear on the upcoming programm "Stuffed". Joey Chestnut was not impressed.

April 6, 2013 at 11:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Sandwich Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (20)

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria has a video of Jamie McDonald, Naader Reda, Molly Schuyler and Miki Sudo attempting to eat its 54 inch pizza challenge. Miki Sudo returned to the restaurant and ate the 28 inch challenge in 22 minutes.

April 6, 2013 at 8:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Molly Schuyler, Naader Reda | Permalink * Comments (1)

Yahoo! News has an article about the Belly Buster challenge available at Pizza Party in Santa Clara, CA. Erik Denmark still holds the record of 12:30, beating Joey Chestnut's time of 17 minutes.

April 5, 2013 at 10:29 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pizza Eating Challenges, San Jose | Permalink * Comments (4)

Aaron Wakamatsu has uploaded a video of the 54 inch pizza challenge attempt by Jamie McDonald, Naader Reda, Molly Schuyler and Miki Sudo at Big Mama's & Papa's in Burbank, CA on St. Patrick's Day.

March 28, 2013 at 9:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jamie McDonald, Los Angeles, Molly Schuyler, Naader Reda, Pizza Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments (6)

Molly Schuyler's appearance on Friday's Omaha Morning Blend can be viewed online (via Big Mama's & Papa's) Aaron Wakamatsu has a video of the burrito challenge Molly did in Los Angeles mentioned in the appearance.

March 24, 2013 at 10:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burrito Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Molly Schuyler, Omaha, Television | Permalink * Comments (1)

NBC's Tonight Show youtube page has a video of Kevin "LA Beast" chugging 18 raw eggs.

March 22, 2013 at 7:21 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kevin Strahle, Los Angeles, Television | Permalink * Comments (8)

The 54 inch pizza challenge at Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria was not finished by a team consisting of Jamie McDonald, Naader Reda, Molly Schuyler and Miki Sudo last night. update A gallery of the challenge attempt is available. update March 20 Zeh Heifer has a video

March 18, 2013 at 7:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Molly Schuyler, Naader Reda | Permalink * Comments (5)

Denio's in Roseville will hold a corn dog eating contest on March 23 awarding $350 ($200 to the winner).

March 15, 2013 at 1:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Big Mama's & Papa's has a preview of Sunday's attempt at its 54 inch pizza challenge on Sunday by Jamie McDonald. Molly Schuyler, Miki Sudo and Naader Reda. The quartet will receive $4000 if they finish in under an hour, $3000 if the finishing time is less than 90 minutes and $2000 if two hours are required. Kevin "LA Beast" will be attending as a guest according to the facebook event page.

March 12, 2013 at 2:36 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Jamie McDonald, Los Angeles, Naader Reda | Permalink * Comments (14)

Sushi contest returns to RA Sushi

March 9, 2013 at 10:23 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orange County, Phoenix, Tucson

RA Sushi’s sushi eating tournament will return on April 7. A list of locations holding contests follows after the jump.
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