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The Daily Meal has an interview with Joey Chestnut about competing in the gyoza eating contest in Los Angeles on August 16.

August 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments (13)

The Pot Pavilion at the Denver County Fair will hold a Doritos eating contest on Sunday.

August 1, 2014 at 7:20 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Denver | Permalink * Comments (14)

Nate's Sports Bar in Gulfport, MS will hold a hot wing eating contest on August 30 awarding $500 to the winner.

August 1, 2014 at 1:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Biloxi, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

A press release about the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship in Los Angeles, CA on August 16 lists couples Joey Chestnut & Neslie Ricasa and Miki Sudo & Juan Rodriguez as expected entrants. Matt Stonie, Marcos Owens, Pablo Martinez and Badlands Booker are also on the roster.

July 31, 2014 at 1:37 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments (1)

Omaha.com has a report on the "Dogzilla" eating contest held at B & B Classic Dogs in Bellevue, NE where Molly Schuyler finished a 5 pound hot dog in 3 minutes.

July 31, 2014 at 12:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Molly Schuyler, Omaha | Permalink * Comments

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival in Hampton Beach, NH will hold a lobster roll eating contest on September 6 awarding $1000 ($600 to the winner). A qualifier will take place on August 7 at McGuirk's Ocean View Restaurant and Lounge.

July 31, 2014 at 11:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Hampshire, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests, Uncategorized | Permalink * Comments

Jim Reeves and Nicole Rodriguez are listed as expected entrants in the August 17 Nathan's qualifier in Brooklyn, MI.

July 31, 2014 at 1:05 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Contest Previews, Lansing | Permalink * Comments

The Saint Louis Rams twitter reports that Takeru Kobayashi will judge the best burger contest at the Fan Fest on Saturday.

July 30, 2014 at 1:06 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kobayashi (小林尊), St. Louis | Permalink * Comments

The Chicago Tribune has an article on Pat Bertoletti and his restaurant, Taco in a Bag, which is reportedly losing money despite not having to pay rent at the Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee until March.

July 30, 2014 at 12:57 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Pat Bertoletti | Permalink * Comments (8)

CTNow has an article about the opening of Bear's Smokehouse in downtown Hartford. The restaurant will award $1000 to a customer that can defeat owner Jamie McDonald in an eating contest, a sandwich challenge awarding $500 is also on the menu.

July 29, 2014 at 9:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Barbecue Eating Challenges, Hartford, Jamie McDonald, Sandwich Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (5)

8 Buck Pizza Truck in Manteca, CA announces it plans to drop its Big Kahuna challenge that will award $2500 to a pair that finishes it. The termination date was not announced.

July 29, 2014 at 9:26 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pizza Eating Challenges, Stockton, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Lincoln County Journal has a report on a hot dog eating contest held at Sami's on Main in Troy, MO July 23 to benefit five year old Leukemia patient Gram Edwards.

July 29, 2014 at 1:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, St. Louis | Permalink * Comments

Registration will open at noon Central for the Western Days Festival World Tamale Eating Championship in Lewisville, TX on September 27. Registration is already open for a pumpkin pie eating contest in Elk Grove, CA on October 5.

July 28, 2014 at 9:11 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Sacramento | Permalink * Comments

Schuyler, NY will hold a corn eating contest on Saturday awarding $300 to the winner.

July 28, 2014 at 7:49 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Top 3 in today's lobster roll eating contest at the Bangor State Fair: 1) Tom Gilbert 19 2) Joe Menchetti 15.75 3) Al Morrill 9

July 27, 2014 at 11:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Maine, Tom Gilbert | Permalink * Comments (4)

Sam's Town in Tunica, MS will hold a rib eating contest on August 30 awarding $5000.

July 27, 2014 at 8:25 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Memphis, Mississippi, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

2014 Chicken Spiedie eating contest

July 26, 2014 at 6:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Joey Chestnut, New York

update Press Connects has a gallery Fox 40 has an article and video

update Joey Chestnut ate 14 sandwiches in 10 minutes to win the contest.

Full Results: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

1) Joey Chestnut 13.75
2) Marcos Owens 9.5
3) Eric “Badlands” Booker 8.7
4) Jim Reeves 7.5
5) Brian Subich 7
6) Daniella Gioia 6.5
7) Crazy Legs Conti 6
8) Bill Myers 5.2
9) Larell Marie Mele 5
10) Brian Seiken 4.25
11) Tim Ryan 4.2
12) Leo Gioia 3.8
13) Ryan Siciliano 3.5
14) Nick Subich 3

Press Connects has a interview with Joey Chestnut about competing in tonight’s chicken spiedie eating contest at Tioga Downs in Nichols, NY.

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ABC 30 has a video and article about Pablo Martinez.

July 25, 2014 at 9:56 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Fresno, Pablo Martinez | Permalink * Comments (2)

The 2014-15 Nathan's qualifier circuit will begin August 17 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI.

July 25, 2014 at 10:22 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Lansing | Permalink * Comments

Footage from a steak eating contest held at the Magnolia Blossom Festival in Magnolia, AR will appear in the debut episode of “Eating America with Anthony Anderson” on the Food Network on Monday at 9 pm eastern.

July 24, 2014 at 5:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Arkansas, Television | Permalink * Comments

St. Louis Magazine has a long article about Ramsey "The Mantis" Hilton's competitive eating career.

July 24, 2014 at 4:56 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ramsey Hilton, St. Louis | Permalink * Comments (2)

Taste in Fenton (MI) will hold a pie eating contest on August 7 awarding $500 to the winner.

July 24, 2014 at 7:14 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Flint, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Amarillo.com reports that at least 10 Chinese tourists will attempt the 72 ounce steak at the Big Texan tomorrow live on a reality show. update July 25 Amarillo.com reports none of the group finished the challenge.

July 23, 2014 at 12:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Amarillo, Big Texan, China | Permalink * Comments (3)

Molly Schuyler will attempt a five pound hot dog at B & B Classic Dogs in Bellevue, NE today in honor of National Hot Dog day. Fix.com has an infographic about the holiday. update Omaha.com has a video of Molly finishing the hot dog in under 3 minutes.

July 23, 2014 at 8:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Molly Schuyler, Omaha | Permalink * Comments (21)

The National Day of the American Cowboy will hold a rib eating contest in Fort Worth, TX Saturday awarding $500 to the winner.

July 23, 2014 at 7:49 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

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