Upcoming Philadelphia eating contests
Philadelphia eating challenges
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Demolition of the Philadelphia Spectrum, site of Wing Bowls 6 and 7 will start today at noon eastern time. Little Arlene also reportedly ate 23 hot dogs, 22 large slices of pizza and 16 large Cokes during a 76ers game promotion at the Spectrum.
Youtube has a video recorded on August 26 of Lisel Parillon completing the 33 tacos (in under 13 minutes) challenge at Drinker's Tavern in Philadelphia. The video caption calls her one of the world's top amateur competitive eaters and asks if she will compete in the 2011 Wing Bowl.
Kobayashi considering competing in Wing Bowl
Philly.com has a blog entry about Takeru Kobayashi’s appearance in Philadelphia today where he considered an offer to compete in the 2011 Wing Bowl and sampled chicken wings which were reported as the first he had eaten, even though he competed in a 2007 wing eating contest in Las Vegas. The blog entry cites jaw health issues, and not a contractual dispute, as the reason Kobayashi did not compete in the 2010 Nathan’s finals.
C & C Cafe in Perkasie, PA (north Philadelphia / south Allentown area) has started a 5 pancake challenge. At $8.95, it is one of the least expensive challenges which is free if completed.
Lisel Parillon eats 99 tacos in under 36 minutes (in 3 sessions)
(via Stephanie Wu twitter) CityPaper reports that Lisel Parilon, a female student at the the University of Pennsylvania’s dental school, completed the 33 taco challenge in under at all three Drinker’s locations in the Philadelphia on August 20, 23 and 26, beating the 13 minute limit in each attempt. The prize for completing the “Triple Crown” in under a week is free drinks at all Drinker’s locations. On her most recent attempt last Thursday, she completed the challenge in 9 minutes.
Philly.com reports that Ms. Parillon plans to attempt to qualify for Wing Bowl 19 and calls her the first serious female competitor at that event since Sonya Thomas stopped participating in it.
Images from Drinkers facebook gallery
update Aug 31 Shadow Scene was there: “New record. Girl just polished off 33 huge tacos in 9mins!!! While drinkin a beer!”
update Sept 1 Shadow Scene’s pictures have been posted
ChesCoPress has a report on the Jake's Burgers qualifier held in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on August 7. David “Tiger Wings and Things†Brunelli defeated Jon Squibb, Bob Kuhns and Brian “Dudd-Light†Dudzinski to advance to the finals.
The Wishing Well in Philadelphia has started the SHAME challenge consisting of 2 one pound Shame burgers, 2 pieces of scrapple, 2 fried eggs, 2 orders of fries and 2 pints of beer. The challenge is free if finished in under 45 minutes and the finisher also receives a $25 gift card.
TwoEatPhilly has a report on three people attempting the Philly Challenge at Jake's Sandwich Board. The total time was 39 minutes, slower than Dave "US Male" Goldstein's time of 34 minutes to finish the challenge without assistance last month.
CityPaper.net reports that Dave Goldstein was the first to finish the Philly Challenge at Dave's Sandwich Board in under 45 minutes. The challenge consists of a 24 inch sandwich, 4 soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes, 24 peanut chews and a Champ Cherry soda. update Philly.com also has a blog entry (from Megamunch) update July 30 someone will attempt the challenge at 1:30 pm today
New Philadelphia area eating challenges
Philly.com has a blog entry about the 5-Pound Philly Challenge at Jake’s Sandwich Board, which consists of a two-foot sandwich, four soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes, 24 Peanut Chews, and a Champ Cherry soda. The challenge is free if completed in 45 minutes and the first finisher will receive a $100 gift card.
The BRGR Joint in Bryn Mawr has put out a press release about its OMG burger challenge. The OMG burger has 11 patties and Doug “Obi Wing” Petock was a one time record holder.
No mention of Bertoletti record attempt on Jim’s Steaks facebook
Jim’s Steaks in Philadelphia recently started a Facebook page, and there is no mention of a cheesesteak record attempt by Pat Bertoletti on it. Dave “US Male” Goldstein comments that Bertoletti fell two sandwiches short of Bob Shoudt’s record of 13. If that is accurate, Bertoletti’s 11 sandwiches would tie the 1977 record set by Lynda Kuerth.
CBS3 has a video about Abner Silver, owner of Jim’s Steaks, setting up the facebook page. Abner Silver also set up the 1977 event where Lynda Kuerth set the cheesesteak record.
Pat Bertoletti says he will attempt to break a cheesesteak record held by Bob Shoudt on Friday, which is most likely 13 cheesesteaks at Jim's Steaks in Philadelphia.
Pat Bertoletti vs. Eagle Brent Celek on ESPN2’s First Take Friday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek will do a jalapeno eating contest on First Take on ESPN2 Friday. He is holding a contest on his facebook that will award an autograph to the fan who submits a video eating the most jalapenos in a minute.
update May 13 Celek’s competition will be Pat Bertoletti and four other ESPN employees. The MLE facebook says that the contest should start around 11:45 eastern.
Wide receiver D Yergey of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles says she can outeat any of the linewomen on her team in an eating contest.
Chap's Taproom in Jeffersonville, PA will hold a Cinco de Mayo taco eating contest Wednesday awarding a pair of Phillies tickets to the winner.
A gallery and blog entry about Saturday's "Burgerdelphia" contest in Philadelphia are available. (Neither lists the winner) update CityPaper reports "Tiger Wings" won the contest.
The Philadelphia City paper has a list of the entrants in tomorrow's "Burgadelphia" contest.
KYW reports that Matt Ventre won today's cupcake eating contest held at Flying Monkey Patisserie at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia by eating 13 cupcakes in 5 minutes. About.com has a gallery
PYT in Philadelphia will hold a Burgerdelphia burger eating contest on Saturday at Philly Restaurant Weekend at the Piazza awarding $250 cash and $250 in gift certificates.
Pete Lodato has a gallery from this year's Wing Bowl.
The Jewish Exponent has a report on the Shank (or kosher wing) Bowl. Sarah Krantz won the women's division.
PhillyChitChat has a report on yesterday's Shank (kosher wing) Bowl. Ben Jablonski defeated defending champ Adam "Hungry Hungry Hebrew" Taxin to win $990.
CityPaper on “Swallow Your Pride” screening
The Philadelphia City Paper has an interview with Bill “El Wingador” Simmons who will attend Monday’s screening of the Wing Bowl documentary “Swallow Your Pride” at National Mechanics in Philadelphia. Simmons believes he should have defeated Sonya Thomas in the 2004 Wing Bowl.
A youtube page has been set up with clips from Swallow Your Pride
Art Mann (HD.Net) at Wing Bowl 2010
Youtube has an episode of HD.Net’s Art Mann Presents recorded at the 2010 Wing Bowl NOT SAFE FOR WORK Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 A promo clip of a reversal.
An episode of Art Mann Presents set at the Krispy Kreme Challenge will debut today.
NBCPhiladelphia announces the Shank (Kosher Wing) Bowl will take place at Finnegan's Wake in Philadelphia on March 11.
Philly.com reports that an eating contest might be held in conjunction with a March 8 screening of the Wing Bowl documentary Swallow Your Pride
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