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Molly Schuyler won the first prize of $1,500 in yesterday's pizza eating contest at Sal's Pizza in Chelmsford, MA. Dan Kennedy was runner-up and Joe Menchetti was third.

November 16, 2025 at 8:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Contest Results, Unafilliated Contests, Videos | Permalink * Comments (8)

Harrah's Ak-Chin in Maricopa, AZ will hold a Dunkin Donuts donut hole eating contest on November 22 awarding $250 cash and $250 free slot play to the winner.

November 16, 2025 at 1:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Phoenix, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Wagon Wheel in Madison, OH will hold a hot dog eating contest on November 22 awarding $150 to the top male and female competitors.

November 14, 2025 at 12:29 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

WABC has uploaded a mini-podcast in which Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate in last week's New York City Mayoral election, discusses his competitive eating experience. He says that his third place finish in the 1996 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest was assisted by stuffing three hot dogs in his pocket. He also discusses former NFL lineman William "The Refrigerator" Perry's disappointing four hot dog result in the 2003 Nathan's contest, which he claims was caused by injuries resulting from a fight with competitor Chris Eyre after Perry had an affair with Eyre's wife.

November 12, 2025 at 8:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's History, New York City, Podcasts | Permalink * Comments

Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, VA will hold a tostada eating contest on November 15 awarding $150/$50/$25 to the top three.

November 12, 2025 at 1:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Northern Virginia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Wings for Wishes will hold its MLE wing eating contest at the Sports Grill South Miami on March 7.

November 11, 2025 at 12:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Miami | Permalink * Comments (3)

Taco Rock in Alexandria, VA will hold a taco eating contest on November 20 awarding tickets to a Washington Commanders or Capitals game and naming rights for a taco on the menu. The runner up will receive the tickets the winner does not want.

November 10, 2025 at 12:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Northern Virginia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Woody's BBQ in Lake Wales, FL will hold a pie eating contest on November 8 awarding $200 to the winner.

November 7, 2025 at 1:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orlando, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

A qualifier for the 2026 Las Vegas Wing Bowl will be held at the Plaza Hotel & Casino on November 21. The winner will receive $500 and a spot in the February 7 contest.

November 6, 2025 at 12:50 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Prizes, Wing Bowl | Permalink * Comments

The Alamo Beer Co. in San Antonio will hold a tamale eating contest on November 15 awarding $500 to the winner.

November 2, 2025 at 12:50 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, San Antonio, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Curtis Sliwa at 1998 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest

October 31, 2025 at 10:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's History, New York City

The New York City mayoral election is on Tuesday. The Republican candidate in that race, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, competed in several Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contests in the 1990s. At the July 3, 1998 weigh-in/press conference, Sliwa discussed his theory that defending champion Hirofumi Nakajima had been surgically modified to enhance his eating ability.

The source of the clip is “Footlong”, a documentary about a cross-country tour of hot dog restaurants. The Nathan’s weigh-in segment starts around 6:22

update Nov 1 The Daily Mirror has an article about competing against Sliwa in the 1997 Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest.

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Mas Por Favor in Las Vegas will hold a spicy taco eating contest on November 11 awarding $2,000 to the winner. Derek Hendrickson will MC.

October 31, 2025 at 12:31 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

La Nova will hold a Wing Bowl before the November 2 Buffalo Bills game awarding $1,000 to the winner.

October 30, 2025 at 12:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Buffalo, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Creepy's in Portland will hold a burger eating contest on October 30 awarding $300 to the winner.

October 27, 2025 at 12:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Portland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

"Everything on the Menu", starring the former WWE performer Bruan Strownman, debuted last night on the USA Network. The first two episodes, Fort Worth, TX and Washington, DC can be viewed on youtube.

October 25, 2025 at 11:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, District of Columbia, Eating Challenges, Male Athletes, Television | Permalink * Comments

The Horseshoe in Charlotte will hold a wing eating contest tonight awarding 2 tickets to Sunday's Bills / Panthers game.

October 24, 2025 at 10:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charlotte, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

The Mega Night Market in St. Petersburg, FL will hold a pumpkin pie eating contest on October 24 awarding $500 to the winner.

October 23, 2025 at 10:17 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Tampa, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Clay Hot Dog Contest claims that Joey Chestnut will attend the event in Green Cove Springs, FL on October 25.

October 21, 2025 at 1:21 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jacksonville, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments (11)

Kildare's Irish Pub in West Chester, PA will hold a hot wing eating contest on November 2 awarding two tickets to the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears game on November 28.

October 19, 2025 at 10:26 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Joey Chestnut ate 114 crab and mozzarella balls at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas during halftime of the Dallas Trinity FC vs Club Club América Femenil soccer game.

October 19, 2025 at 1:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments

Sal's Pizza will hold a 19 inch XL Pizza eating contest in Chelmsford, MA on November 15 awarding $1500/$500/$250 to the top three.

October 16, 2025 at 11:10 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Relish in Milmont Park, PA will hold an amateur-only hot dog eating contest on October 19 awarding $250 to the winner. The runner up will receive $100.

October 16, 2025 at 12:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (14)

Joey Chestnut will do an eating contest during halftime of the Dallas Trinity FC vs. Club América Femenil soccer game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on October 18.

October 15, 2025 at 1:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments

Topanga Social in Los Angeles will hold a Goooey Rice Krispie Eating Competition on October 25 awarding $1,000 to the winner. Raina Huang is expected to compete.

October 14, 2025 at 1:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Dan Kennedy ate 37 Protein Jams in 5 minutes to win the first prize of $1,000 in today's Extreme Eating Championship event held at the Mr. Olympia Expo in Las Vegas.

October 12, 2025 at 12:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Dan Kennedy, Las Vegas | Permalink * Comments (2)

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