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James Webb wins Alameda County Fair Nathan’s qualifier

June 18, 2022 at 8:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, James Webb, Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Oakland

update Derek Hendrickson, Safeway and Misty Family Vlogs have videos. KCBS has a radio segment

The top 6 men from today’s Nathan’s qualifier at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, CA (top 3 qualify for finals)
1 James Webb 41.5
2 Derek Hendrickson 28.75
3 Pablo Martinez 28.5
4 Erik Denmark 25
5T Gabriel Lucas 7
5T BJ Thompson 7

Austalia’s James Webb broke the UK Commonwealth Nathan’s record previously held by Adam “Beard Meats Food” Moran (32)

There were not female entrants according to Pablo Martinez

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The Smoking Gun in San Diego will hold a hot dog eating contest on July 4 awarding $1000 to the winner.

June 14, 2022 at 4:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, San Diego, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (7)

Miki Sudo wins Salvation Army donuts

June 3, 2022 at 2:42 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Miki Sudo, San Diego

Official results of taday’s Salvation Army donut eating contest on the USS Midway in San Diego | Facebook Live video

1 Miki Sudo 39.5 donuts in 8 minutes
2 Derek Hendrickson 37
3 Michelle Lesco 26
4 Ryan “Max Carnage” Rodacker 22.5
5 Sergio Reyes Raya 15
6 Doug Ecks 12.5
7 Alex “Moose” Perez 8

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Ryan "Max Carnage" Rodacker has posted some of the competitors in Friday's Salvation Army donut eating contest on the USS Midway in San Diego which includes himself, Miki Sudo, Michelle Lesco, Derek Hendrickson, Sergio Reyes Raya and Alex Perez.

May 31, 2022 at 11:21 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, San Diego | Permalink * Comments

Registration will open June 1 at noon eastern for Nathan's qualifiers at the Giant National Capital BBQ Battle in Washington, DC on June 25 and the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, CA on June 18. Both competitions will award spots in the July 4 contest to the top three male and female finishers.

May 31, 2022 at 11:12 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Oakland | Permalink * Comments

The first Nathan's qualifier of the 2020s will take place at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, CA on June 18. The top 3 male and female finishers will receive a spot in the July 4 contest. Registration opens May 31.

May 30, 2022 at 12:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Oakland | Permalink * Comments (13)

Matt Stonie has started a restaurant in Los Angeles called Stonie Bowls focusing on poke bowls.

May 19, 2022 at 3:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Matt Stonie, Merchandise | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Los Angles Times has an article about Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival in Buena Park, CA and its daily pie eating contests.

March 25, 2022 at 2:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Orange County | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang ate 14 tacos in about 4 minutes to win the first prize of $200 in today's eating contest at Gente Market in Santa Ana, CA.

February 13, 2022 at 2:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Orange County, Raina Huang, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Gener de Guzman won the first prize of $1,000 in today's Superball: Fishball Eating Contest held at Island Pacific in Santa Clarita, CA.

February 13, 2022 at 1:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Los Angeles, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Gente Love and Taco Festival will hold a taco eating contest in Santa Ana, CA awarding $200 to the first person to eat 14 tacos.

February 8, 2022 at 1:21 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

El Chingon in San Diego will hold a taco eating contest on February 22 awarding $500 to the first four person team to finish 42 tacos.

February 7, 2022 at 1:46 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, San Diego, Team Contests, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang ate 3.5 pounds of salad in 10 minutes to win an eating contest against Honey "Mega" Bunny, a Flemish Giant rabbit, held today at Chop Stop in Glendale, CA. The rodent seemed uninterested in the competition and barely nibbled at her food. update The Los Angeles Times has an article which makes the interesting claim that Raina's total will be recognized as a Major League Eating record even though she is not a MLE member. Reuters also has a twitter video.

February 1, 2022 at 9:54 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Raina Huang | Permalink * Comments (2)

Scott Curley won yesterday's sandwich eating contest at Grater Grilled Cheese in San Diego. Raina Huang also competed.

January 22, 2022 at 1:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Raina Huang, San Diego, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

NDTV.com has an article on Indian food challenger Saapattu Raman eating 50 omelets in a video which has received over 6 million views.

January 21, 2022 at 2:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:India, Los Angeles, Omelet Eating Challenges, Raina Huang | Permalink * Comments

Outkick.com has a post about Danielle Shapiro getting hospitalized for acid reflux after eating 32 rolls at a Mountain View, CA sushi buffet. Her tiktok video recorded at the hospital has received 11.3 million views (eating video).

January 17, 2022 at 11:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Buffets, Health, San Jose, Sushi Eating Challenges, Women | Permalink * Comments (1)

Man v Food recorded at Petaluma, CA restauarnts for an upcoming episode.

January 13, 2022 at 3:05 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Man vs. Food, Santa Rosa | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang appearaed on CBS 8 to promote her grilled cheese eating contest in San Diego at Grater Grilled Cheese on January 20.

January 13, 2022 at 2:58 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Raina Huang, San Diego, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang will face off against Honey “Mega” Bunny, a heavyweight Flemish Giant rabbit, in a salad eating contest at Chop Stop in Glendale, CA on January 11. update The competition has been postponed due to Raina Huang catching covid-19. Reports of the cancellation have gone viral.

January 4, 2022 at 1:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Raina Huang | Permalink * Comments (7)

Lawry's Beef Bowl, a big pre-game meal for Rose Bowl players traditionally held at Lawry's in Beverly Hills, has been cancelled due to covid concerns.

December 29, 2021 at 1:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:College Contests, Los Angeles, Male Athletes | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang will do a shepherd pie challenge at Macallans in Brea, CA on November 3. $1,000 will be awarded if her time is bested.

November 1, 2021 at 11:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County, Prizes, Raina Huang | Permalink * Comments

Raina Huang ate over 60 dumplings in 8 minutes to win the first prize of $500 in today's eating contest at Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market in Orange, CA Update Oct 19 Raina Huang's video

October 17, 2021 at 12:15 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Orange County, Raina Huang, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

The Family Style Food Festival will hold a burger eating contest in Los Angeles tomorrow awarding $500 to the winner.

October 10, 2021 at 12:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market will hold a dumpling eating contest on October 16 in Orange, CA awarding $500 to the winner. Raina Huang is expected to compete.

October 5, 2021 at 12:34 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County, Prizes, Raina Huang, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Tacos Gavilan in Los Angeles will hold a taco eating contest for amateurs on Octber 5 awarding $1500/$1000/$500 to both the top 3 men and women.

September 30, 2021 at 7:53 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

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