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Dave Brunelli comments that he ate 6.5 pounds of Curley's fries at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, NJ yesterday to defeat Jamie McDonald and Dave Goldstein. June 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Dave Brunelli, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (5)
Pizza Works will hold an eating contest on July 4 in Howland, OH awarding $500 to the winner. June 16, 2014 at 9:27 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments
June 15, 2014 at 11:25 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Contest Results, Larell Marie Mele, New York City, Tim "Eater X" Janus
update June 16 Mets.MLB.com has a video
Results Part 1 | Part 2
1) Tim Janus 28.5 – reentered contest
2) Brian Dudzinski 26
3T) Bill Myers 17
3T) Brian Seiken 17
1W Larell Marie Mele 14
Tim Janus has withdrawn from today’s Nathan’s qualfier in Queens, leaving the men’s favorites Crazy Legs Conti, Brian Dudzinski and Bill Myers. Larell Marie Mele headlines the women’s field.
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The Dreamland Fourth of July Rib Eating Competition will awarding $500 to the winner will be held in Montgomery, AL. June 15, 2014 at 12:09 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Montgomery, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments
On Milwaukee has an article about Molly Schuyler, who recently ate 162 sushi pieces to win a contest in New York City, which was probably for the "Battle of the Big Eaters" contest produced for Japanese TV. June 14, 2014 at 11:35 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Milwaukee, Molly Schuyler, New York City | Permalink * Comments (7)
MILB.com has a blog entry about the "CLAWlossal Challenge" available at Hickory (NC) Crawdads games. Spectators who finish the meal consisting of a foot-long chili-cheese dog, pub chips, a half-pound burger, a pulled pork sandwich and a corn dog in less than an inning will get it for free. June 13, 2014 at 8:15 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Barbecue Eating Challenges, Charlotte, Hot Dog Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments
The Daily Herald reports Taco in a Bag will appear on NBC's First Look following the June 21/22 episode of Saturday Night Live. Hostess Audrina Partrige will undergo a competitive eating "boot camp" under the tutelage of Pat Bertoletti and Tim Brown. The West Dundee, IL restaurant will also appear on the July 27 episode of Chicago's Best on WGN. June 13, 2014 at 11:56 am by
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2nd Base Bar & Grill in El Paso will hold a hot dog eating contest on July 4 awarding $500 to the winner. June 13, 2014 at 11:35 am by
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Matt Stonie announces he will compete in the Boston Nathan's qualifier on June 21. June 12, 2014 at 8:47 pm by
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Las Vegas Weekly has a profile of Miki Sudo in which she recounts her absence from the women's Nathan's finals last year. Rich LeFevre also makes an appearance. June 12, 2014 at 8:15 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:2013 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Las Vegas, Miki Sudo, Rich LeFevre | Permalink * Comments (54)
The Daily Herald has a review of Taco in a Bag, Pat Bertoletti's and Tim Brown's restaurant in West Dundee, IL. The Big Jim [Reeves] taco in a bag is the best selling entree, Sudo shrimp taco is another menu item. June 11, 2014 at 6:11 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Pat Bertoletti, Tim Brown | Permalink * Comments (15)
The California State Fair will hold a corn dog eating contest on July 19 awarding $6100 ($2500 to the winner). A qualifier will take place on July 18. June 11, 2014 at 4:48 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments
The DC Sports Bog has a report on a slider eating contest held yesterday at Top Golf in Alexandria, VA between three members of the Washington Redskins. Long Snapper Nick Sundberg won the contest. June 11, 2014 at 2:25 pm by
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The Sheffield Star has a report on Adrian Morgan's use of Henderson's Relish at the Acme Oyster Eating Championship in New Orleans. He reportedly almost threw up four times during the contest, which did not prevent him from finishing second. June 11, 2014 at 2:13 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Adrian Morgan, New Orleans, Yorkshire | Permalink * Comments
KSWT reports that the board of the Stockton Asparagus Festival voted unanimously to terminate the event. A deep fried asparagus eating contest was one of the featured attractions at the festival. June 10, 2014 at 11:08 pm by
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The New York Daily News reports that Mortimer Matz, co-founder of Nathan's hot dog eating contest in 1972, has been subpoenaed as part of a probe of former Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes, who allegedly paid Matz' firm over a million dollars from state asset forfeiture funds from 2003 to 2013. June 10, 2014 at 2:15 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's History, New York City | Permalink * Comments (7)
The Durham Bulls will hold a hot dog eating contest at their July 2 game awarding $750 ($500 to the winner). Entry is restricted to North Carolina residents who are not professional eaters. June 10, 2014 at 7:27 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Raleigh, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments
Marcos Owens reports that the Nathan's qualifier that was to have taken place at the New Jersey State Fair in East Rutherford on June 21 will not be held. I have not been able to find a cancellation announcement; the contest has been dropped from the schedule on IFOCE.com. June 9, 2014 at 12:25 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Newark | Permalink * Comments (16)
TWCNews.com reports that Nicky Colligan won yesterday's wing eating contest at Jeremiah's Tavern in Rochester, NY. Her prize was a trip for two to Las Vegas. June 9, 2014 at 10:42 am by
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The Atlantic has a report on last month's Eastern Shore Wing War asking the question "Is Competitive Eating a Sport?" containing quotes from Crazy Legs Conti, Juliet Lee, "Wild" Bill Myers and Eric "Badlands" Booker. Jason Bernstein of ESPN is also interviewed; the decline of competitive eating ratings and coverage on that network is not mentioned. June 9, 2014 at 10:00 am by
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Haymaker in Austin will hold a pickled egg eating contest on July 4 awarding $250 to the winner. June 8, 2014 at 11:42 pm by
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June 7, 2014 at 6:15 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Contest Results, Juliet Lee, Marcos Owens, Scranton
update June 8The Pocono Record has a gallery
update The Times Tribune has a blog entry & gallery
update Marcos Owens won the men’s contest with 28. Juliet Lee appears to have won the women’s
Official results | Part 2
1) Marcos Owens 28
2) Brian Dudzinski 22
3) Micah Collins 21
4) “Wild” Bill Myers 15 updated
5) Eric Livingston 14
6) Andrew Kossuth 9
7T) Chuck Bush 8
7T) Jimmy Coponi 8
9) Scott Long
1W) Juliet Lee 27.5
2w) Andrea Giramonte 4.25
3W) Sarah Garwood 3
The Times Tribune has a contest preview. Bob Shoudt says he will not be able to come due to work issues.
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June 7, 2014 at 11:25 am by
ojrifkin · More posts about:2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Adrian Morgan, Contest Results, Savannah
update The Savannah Morning News has a video
update SavannahNow.com has an article and gallery
Official Results
1) Adrian Morgan 28
2) Jim Reeves 24
? Neil Sebree
1W) Dee Martin 10.5
Steve & Dee Martin’s family is present at the qualifier and all dressed in tie-dyed shirts.
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June 6, 2014 at 7:58 pm by
ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Contest Results, Miki Sudo
update June 9 Val Bromann has a contest report & gallery
update June 7 DNAInfo has a contest report
Full Results Part 1 | Part 2
1) Miki Sudo 4.8 lb in 8 minutes
2) Michelle Lesco 4.18
3) Erik Denmark 3.37
4) Jeff Butler 3.21
5) Juan Rodriquez 2.77
6) Sean Nichols 2.75
7) Andrew Kogutkiewicz 1.9
8) Nikki Rodriguez 0.77
The Northcenter chamber reports that Miki Sudo has repeated as champion. DNA Info has a report on yesterday’s amateur qualifier won by Sean Nichols.
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