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A birthday cake eating contest does not appear on Palm Beach Outlets events calendar. A MLE event was held at that location the previous two Februaries.

February 15, 2017 at 11:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Palm Beach | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Barrel Saloon in Albany will hold a wing eating contest February 18 awarding $250 to the winner, $50 to the runner up.

February 13, 2017 at 2:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Albany, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Joey Chestnut, Carmen Cincotti, Miki Sudo, Geoff Esper, Gideo Oji, Badlands Booker and Nate Biller are expected to compete in the World Chili Eating Challenge in Orlando Saturday.

February 13, 2017 at 6:19 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Orlando | Permalink * Comments (7)

Dave Brunelli ate 12 bagels in 8 minutes to win today's National Bagel Eating Contest in Hicksville, NY.

February 12, 2017 at 11:06 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Dave Brunelli, Long Island, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

Bob Shoudt ate a large spicy pizza in 2:11 to win the first prize of $500 in yesterday's contest at Rams Pizza Tavern in Clifton Heights, PA.

February 12, 2017 at 6:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Notorious" Bob Shoudt, Contest Results, Philadelphia, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (8)

Yesterday, Molly Schuyler and Tony Mitchell were the first pair to finish the 32 inch "Big Don" Pizza at Mamma Mia's Pizza in Rockford, IL and win $500. (WREX post) (via DM) update WREX.com article

February 12, 2017 at 7:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Pizza Eating Challenges, Rockford, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (4)

Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie were both at a San Jose area Iguana's Tacqueria for yesterday's Kevin Klein Live radio show. It does not appear either of them attempted to retake the five pound Burritozilla record from Molly Schuyler.

February 11, 2017 at 11:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burritozilla, Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie, San Jose | Permalink * Comments (3)

The 2017 Hwy 55 Burgers eating contest will be an All Pro Eating event and take place May 20 at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC and award $2500/$1250/$500/$250. Previous contests were held at the NC Pickle Festival.

February 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Highway 55 Challenge, Prizes, Raleigh | Permalink * Comments (1)

Youtube has a video of Molly Schuyler's appearance on Omaha Morning Blend today. (link fixed)

February 10, 2017 at 11:53 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Omaha, Television, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

Registration will open today for the first Nathan's qualifier of 2017 at Germain Arena in Estero, FL on March 25. update Registration is also open for a San Antonio qualifier on March 18.

February 9, 2017 at 12:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Fort Myers | Permalink * Comments (3)

Sweet Home News has an article about Ryan "Max Carnage" Rodacker of the Big Eaters Club being the first person to attempt that pancake challenge at Sweet Home Cafe in Sweet Home, OR. (cached version bypasses paywall)

February 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pancake Eating Challenges, Portland | Permalink * Comments (1)

Philadelphia Weekly has an interview with Molly Schuyler about how Philadelphia treats her.

February 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl | Permalink * Comments (2)

Monty "Moe Train" Wiradilaga will compete in tonight's episode of the Great American Eat Off that will be recorded at Campo's Deli in Philadelphia.

February 8, 2017 at 9:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia | Permalink * Comments (13)

Don Lerman has been announced as a judge in Sunday's National Bagel Eating Contest awarding $500.

February 7, 2017 at 10:03 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Don "Moses" Lerman, Long Island, Prizes | Permalink * Comments (4)

Will Millender took first place at tonight's contest at McDonaghs in Keyport, NJ to win a 50 inch TV and claim his first finish ahead of Joe Menchetti.

February 5, 2017 at 10:34 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Newark, Unafilliated Contests, Will Millender | Permalink * Comments (12)

Ram's Pizza Tavern in Clifton Heights, PA will hold a spicy pizza eating contest on February 11 awarding $500 to the winner.

February 5, 2017 at 8:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

A croqueta eating contest in Miami awarding $3,500 has been added to the MLE calendar for March 12. Registration will open Monday.

February 4, 2017 at 8:16 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Miami | Permalink * Comments

Coache's Corner will hold a wing eating contest tomorrow night awarding $250 to the winner.

February 2, 2017 at 9:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Savannah, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

TravelIowa.com claims that the Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn, IA will hold an Ebelskiver Eating Contest on Memorial Day weekend.

February 1, 2017 at 7:17 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Iowa | Permalink * Comments (2)

Chris Santiago won the first prize of $1047 in the wing eating contest held Saturday at the Hudson Valley Wingfest.

January 30, 2017 at 10:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Hudson Valley, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

An episode of the NBC series Jay Leno's Garage was recorded at Big Mama's & Papa's pizza in Burbank, CA. A 52 inch USA Giant Sicilian Pizza tribute was created for the occasion.

January 28, 2017 at 11:02 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Los Angeles, Television | Permalink * Comments (8)

PhillyVoice has an article about "Arson" Arnie Adkins, who qualified for Wing Bowl 25, but will not compete after being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm for which he will undergo surgery next month. "Arson" Arnie started his Wing Bowl career in Wing Bowl 3.

January 27, 2017 at 7:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Health, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 25 | Permalink * Comments (1)

The New York Mets promotion schedule lists Nathan's Famous as the sponsors of the Father's Day cap giveaway on June 18, so that is the probable date of the 2017 New York City qualifier.

January 26, 2017 at 6:43 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (3)

ESPN has a report on how college football programs try to lure high school prospects with lavish meals during the recruitment process. During his visit to the University of Arizona in Tucson, offensive lineman Michael Eletise attempted the burger challenge at Lindy's on 4th and reversed following his completing the meal after he time limit expired.

January 25, 2017 at 4:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Male Athletes, Tucson | Permalink * Comments (1)

Independent.co.uk has an interview with Mark Cohen, owner of The Chicken or The Egg about the recording of Man vs. Food in 2010 at his restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ. He says he had to increase staff to 60 employees after the episode aired.

January 25, 2017 at 9:35 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Man vs. Food, North NJ Shore, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

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