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The Abbaye in Philadelphia will host a vegan Wing Bowl on February 5.
A podcast of Takeru Kobayashi's appearance on 610 WIP this morning is available. Kobayashi talked about appearing (but not competing in) Wing Bowl 19 and oversaw the in-studio Wing Off won by Jason "The Shocker" Hall.
The facebook for Delicatessen in Philadelphia reports that David Brunelli won yesterday's "Maccabee" pastrami sandwich eating contest with a time of 5:42.
The Phoenixville News has an article about Rick "the Manager" Russo qualifying for the Wing Bowl. Bob Shoudt will be a member of Russo's entourage and "Gentleman" Jerry Coughlan (top 5 in 2007 & 2008 Wing Bowl, listed as a three time champion) will help with the float.
"Damaging Doug" Canavin won yesterday's Wing Off at Paddy Whack's by eating 53 wings in 10 minutes. Wing Bowl 19 will be at least the tenth Wing Bowl Doug Canavin has competed in. update AgentsSweetBreads has uploaded a video of the contest alleging cheating by Canavin.
The Wing Bowl 19 entrants list appears to be up to date and announces that "Quazy" won last Thursday's Wing Off at Downington, PA to gain a berth. (via "Snack Jack" email) Rick "the Manager" Russo also qualified by eating cakes off of four women representing the Philadelphia pro sports teams.
The Feast reports that Delicatessen in Philadelphia is holding a 48 ounce "Maccabee" sandwich eating contest on January 20. Qualify by eating a 24 ounce "Big Macher" in under 15 minutes before that date.
The Philadelphia City Paper has a report on Monday's Wing Off at the Sugar House Casino.
Culinary Neophyte has a blog entry about Outrageous Food recording at Jake's Sandwich Board in Philadelphia last week.
The Wing Bowl website reports that "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti qualified for Wing Bowl 19 by winning last night's Wing Off at the SugarHouse Casino with a total of 35 wings in 10 minutes. (gallery | videos)
Bones Grille in Lansdale, PA (Philadelphia area) will hold a rib eating contest on January 20 awarding $250 to the winner.
The Wing Bowl website reports that Wingette Kristen Young qualified for Wing Bowl 19 by eating 6 donuts in under 3 minutes. (gallery)
Outrageous Food Jan 7, 2010 (“Nuclear Wings”) episode links
Food Network episode guide
Restaurants
- Lumpy’s Diner (Antioch, CA) challenge – “Intimidator” 6+ pound breakfast combo & Kitchen Sink 12 egg omelet
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Gallery of filming session
Videos of Jessica’s attempts at Lumpy’s challenges: “Intimidator” | Dog Pounder Burger
Blog entries by Stephanie Wu about Lumpy’s challenges: Kitchen Sink omelet | Dog Pounder Burger - The Flying Monkey (Philadelphia) meal – “Pumpple” Pie (apple & pumpkin pie baked in a chocolate cake)
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Appearance of the Pumpple Cake on the Rachael Ray show - CK’s Wing-N-Things (Johnstown, PA) meal – “Nuclear Hell” wings (6 million Scoville units)
Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
Gallery of Nuclear Hell record holder
Tribune-Democrat article about filming at CK’s
List of Oakland / East Bay eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
List of Philadelphia eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
List of Pittsburgh eating challenges & contests in the eatfeats database
The facebook for Rock Botton in King of Prussia, PA reports that Rich "Cheesecake Beefcake", third place in last year's Wing Bowl, won last night's Wing Off. (gallery)
Outrageous Food will be recording footage tomorrow at Jake's Sandwich Board in Philadelphia for a segment about the Philly Challenge defeated by Dave "US Male" Goldstein. [City Paper Meal Ticket]
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, upper level tickets to Wing Bowl 19 appear to still be available on ComcastTIX.com.
More information about the Wing Bowl 19 Wing-Off qualifers has been listed on WingBowl19.com The first Wing-Off will take place at Sketters Pub in Blenheim, NJ on January 4.
Wing Bowl 19 tickets are now available online. (Direct link on ComcastTix.com)
A press release announces that tickets for Wing Bowl 19 will go on sale at 9 am December 14 at ComcastTIX.com and the Wells Fargo Center box office.
Takeru Kobayashi has a blog entry about his desire to attend the 2011 Wing Bowl.
Bill "El Wingador" Simmons unretirement announcement is available on youtube. El Wingador hopes to eat 280-300 wings in Wing Bowl and invites Takeru Kobayashi to be a member of his entourage.
El Wingador, US Male in Wing Bowl 19
Philly.com and MyFoxPhilly have articles about the IFOCE prohibiting its members from competing in Wing Bowl 19 even though the restriction on “pro” eaters has been lifted. An agreement in the near future does not appear likely. Wing Bowl founder Al Morganti has the following quote: “George Shea can kiss my Boston a–“.
Philly.com reports that Kobayashi is prohibited from competing because his IFOCE contract is still in effect, but will attend as a spectator. (It would be interesting to learn when it expires).
Some of the prizes are also listed: the overall winner will receive $20,000 and the top local will get a new Dodge Ram pickup.
Brian Subich reports that Dave “US Male” qualified for Wing Bowl this morning: “Congrats to US Male completing his Wing Bowl stunt, your reward….the axe and losing to Wingador” No report on his stunt is currently available on the Wing Bowl website.
Bill “El Wingador” Simmons has decided to come out of retirement for Wing Bowl 19 to attempt to win his sixth title.
update A gallery of US Male’s stunt is available.
Bill “El Wingador” Simmons says his four year old son is responsible for his return to competition.
update Dec 8 http://www.youtube.com/user/BSchultz267 has videos of qualification stunts
New Wing Bowl website at wingbowl.CBSlocal.com
A new official web site for the Wing Bowl has been set up at http://wingbowl.cbslocal.com/events/2010/12/ The calendar page announces that tickets will go on sale on December 14 and that Brad Sciullo will attempt to qualify by eating 3 pounds of calamari in 2 minutes on Monday. Dave “US Male” Goldstein and Brian Subich are scheduled to attempt their stunts on Tuesday. 5 Wing-Off qualifiers are scheduled for January 2011. Wing Bowl founder Al Morganti says the total purse will be over $100,000 and the grand prize will be $20,000 cash.
Mark "Sharkman" Summers will attempt to qualify for the 2011 Wing Bowl today by eating four Filet-O-Fish combos in under two and a half minutes.
Rick "The Manager" Russo emailed that professionals will be allowed to compete in the 2011 Wing Bowl and that qualification stunt ideas are being accepted. Takeru Kobayashi has not announced if he will compete.
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