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La Boca in Middleton, CT will hold a taco eating contest on November 14 awarding $500 to the winner.

October 30, 2014 at 10:15 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hartford, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Registration is now open for the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship in Indianapolis on December 6.

October 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Indianapolis | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Sporting News reports that the Charlotte Hornets will serve a giant "Wow Burger" at home games this season for $70+ containing 7 pounds of meat.

October 28, 2014 at 7:57 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Charlotte | Permalink * Comments

The Crazy Pepper Chili Cookoff will hold a chili dog eating contest on November 8 in Sebring, FL awarding $700 ($500 to the winner).

October 27, 2014 at 10:03 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Florida, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Big Eaters Club has a video of an interview with Takeru Kobayashi at Portland State last weekend with footage of his pizza eating exhibition.

October 27, 2014 at 7:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kobayashi (小林尊), Portland | Permalink * Comments (3)

Stephanie Wu reports that she finished the Kitchen Sink Challenge at the San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek, CA with a time of 11 minutes. This is reportedly the fastest time since Ben Monson finished in 7:45 in 2009 and the first publicized completion of the challenge by a woman.

October 26, 2014 at 11:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ice Cream Challenges, Oakland, Stephanie Wu, Women | Permalink * Comments (2)

Dave Brunelli wins Rock the Tot finals

October 25, 2014 at 10:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Contest Results, Dave Brunelli, Dave Wood, Records, Unafilliated Contests

Dave Brunelli won tonight’s Rock the Tot finals in Cleveland with a total of 3 pounds and 12.7 ounces. Guinness is crediting that amount a record even though Molly Schuyler ate over 6 pounds in last year’s contest. (via Chance DeWerth) update Oct 27 The Times Tribune has an article about runner up Dave Wood.
update Oct 28 The finals results are now posted on rockthetot.com

1) Dave Brunelli
2) Dave Wood
3) Bob Kuhns
4) Tedy Delacruz
5) Amory Ronquillo

Joe Menchetti was originally listed as a finalist. His place was taken by Amory Ronquillo

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2014 Dia de Los Muertos taco contest

October 25, 2014 at 8:03 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Matt Stonie, San Jose

Official results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

1 Matt Stonie 101
2 Michelle Lesco 49.5
3 Steve Hendry37
4 Ed Chin 35
5 Dax Swanson 29
6 Steven Banuelos 10
7 Mary Bowers 18.5
8T Jon Davis 14
8T Harold Montes 14
10 Kimani Jones 11
11 Anthony Ware 7.5

Chacho’s has a video from the contest

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Aubrey Koehn was the first woman to finish the burger challenge at Grill Masters BBQ in Clovis, CA.

October 25, 2014 at 9:38 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Aubrey Koehn, Burger Eating Challenges, Fresno | Permalink * Comments (1)

Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie, Adrian Morgan and Badlands Booker are expected to compete in the Twinkie eating contest in Tunica, MS on November 8. Joey Chestnut is not listed as an expected entrant in tomorrow's taco eating contest in San Jose.

October 24, 2014 at 7:29 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Memphis, Mississippi | Permalink * Comments (16)

The Brooklyn Eagle has a report on Wednesday's Brooklyn Bounty event. Eric "Badlands" Booker performed his songs and was introduced by George Shea.

October 24, 2014 at 2:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eric "Badlands" Booker, New York City | Permalink * Comments

Miki Sudo noted that the prize for the challenge at Pho 87 in Las Vegas is now $1647. The challenge apparently has an unlisted ban on "professional" competitive eaters. The Wall of Shame page offers the following advice: "Mary Jane and Adult Activities before PHOzilla will help increases your's appetide!!Good Luck!"

October 24, 2014 at 8:05 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Miki Sudo, Pho Challenges, Prizes | Permalink * Comments (4)

Papa Joe's Pizza in Lake Mary, FL will hold a pizza eating contest on November 1 awarding $500 to the winner. Entrants will need to eat a 16 inch pizza in under 12 minutes to qualify.

October 23, 2014 at 12:18 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orlando, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Stephanie Wu reports she set the all time record (4:48 previous men's record was 5:01) for the Challenge Dog at Roy's Chicago Dogs at the Yard in Petaluma, CA.

October 23, 2014 at 9:31 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Santa Rosa, Stephanie Wu, Women | Permalink * Comments

Arooga's in Mechanicsburg, PA will hold a boneless wing eating contest on Saturday awarding $250 to the winner.

October 22, 2014 at 1:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Harrisburg, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Philly.com reports Tony Luke, Jr. defeated former Philadelphia Eagle Hollis Thomas in a wing eating contest Monday Night to win a spot in Wing Bowl 23.

October 22, 2014 at 10:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 23 | Permalink * Comments (13)

The Student Book Store at Pennsylvania State University will hold a wing eating contest on Friday in conjunction with a "Restore the Wins" rally for former football coach Joe Paterno.

October 21, 2014 at 8:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Central Pennsylvania, College Contests | Permalink * Comments (10)

Former WWE wrestler Mick Foley announces he will return to the International Fruitcake Eating Championship in Santa Claus, IN on December 6.

October 20, 2014 at 10:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Evansville, Male Athletes | Permalink * Comments (1)

Full official results for the Brooklyn cannoli contest have been posted and added to the contest thread. The Brooklyn Daily has a contest report with different totals for Badlands Booker & Tim Janus (27 / 26.25) than the official values (26.75 / 21.75).

October 20, 2014 at 10:25 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Eric "Badlands" Booker, New York City, Tim "Eater X" Janus | Permalink * Comments

Mike Longo reports he won the first prize of $500 at the eating contest at the Kicken Chicken Wing Fest in Richmond.

October 20, 2014 at 9:08 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Richmond, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Wayne Algenio won today's pickle eating contest at Kings County Saloon in Brooklyn.

October 19, 2014 at 10:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Unafilliated Contests, Wayne Algenio | Permalink * Comments (3)

Joey Chestnut signed autographs at a show in Philadelphia today. He reportedly received $29 per signature.

October 19, 2014 at 6:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Merchandise, Philadelphia | Permalink * Comments (29)

Oregon Live has an article and video about Takeru Kobayashi's appearance at yesterday's Portland State game where he ate 16 slices of pizza in under 2 minutes. The appearance made #10 on ESPN's top 10 list for October 18. update A video of the top 10 list is available (via Robbie Parness)

October 19, 2014 at 8:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:ESPN, Kobayashi (小林尊), Portland, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Dave Brunelli wins NYC Dumplings, Molly Schuyler repeats as top woman

October 18, 2014 at 10:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Dave Brunelli, Molly Schuyler, New York City, Stephanie Torres, Unafilliated Contests

update Oct 19 The Ukraine Train has most of the prizewinners

Men
1) Dave Brunelli 75
2) “Ukraine Train” 50
3) Wayne Algenio 47
Pat Bertoletti and Joe Menchetti were penalized for smashing

Women
1) Molly Schuyler 89
2) Stephanie Torres 46

According to a video by Team Subject to Change, Dave Brunelli was the top male at the New York City Dumpling Festival eating contest with 75. Wayne Algenio announced he was 3rd. The women’s totals are not included in the video. In a picture of the prize winners at the 5:13 mark, Molly Schuyler is holding a trophy and Stephanie Torres also appears to be a prize winner. (video of Molly Schuyler’s contest).

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Takeru Kobayshi appeared on KATU to promote his appearance at tomorrow's Portland State football game.

October 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kobayashi (小林尊), Portland, Television, Videos | Permalink * Comments

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