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Clayton Naylor won the first prize of $1000 in today's sandwich eating contest at Submarine House in Dayton.  

April 5, 2014 at 5:49 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Dayton, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Haymaker's Bar & Grill in Bloomer, Wisconsin will hold a hot wing eating contest on April 19 awarding a trip to Las Vegas.

April 4, 2014 at 8:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Unafilliated Contests, Wisconsin | Permalink * Comments

The Cleveland Pizza Challenge will award a trip to Las Vegas to the winner of its contest on October 13. The first qualifier will take place tomorrow at ESPN Cleveland's opening day tailgate.  

April 3, 2014 at 12:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

KirbyG's Diner in McDonough, GA will hold a 5 pound burger eating contest on April 12 awarding Fender Stratocaster Guitars to the top 2 finishers on April 12.

April 3, 2014 at 12:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlanta, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Arizona Diamondbacks are experiencing a shortage of its new "D-Bat Dog", an 18 inch corn dog costing $25, due to high demand. (Report by D-Bat Dog finisher)  

April 3, 2014 at 11:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Phoenix | Permalink * Comments

In 2012 and 2013, a Hooters wing eating qualifier has been held in conjunction with the opening round of the Masters. We are a week away from the start of that golf tournament in Augusta, GA and I have yet to see any information about a 2014 Hooters MLE circuit. (There will be at least one MLE event at Hooters this month: Joey Chestnut will attend a Final Four party at the Hooters in West End, TX on Sunday).

April 3, 2014 at 9:55 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Georgia, Hooter's Wing Eating Championship, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments

On a recent episode of the Conan O'Brien show, a 72 ounce steak from the Big Texan was shot by a catapult at a basketball goal outside the Dallas Cowboy stadium (site of this weekend's Final Four).

April 2, 2014 at 11:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Texan, Dallas, Humor, Videos | Permalink * Comments

The Central Valley Pizza Festival will hold a 28 inch pizza eating  contest for two person teams in Lemoore, CA on April 13 awarding $375 ($200 to the winners).

April 2, 2014 at 9:53 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Fresno, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The New York Cosmos have a video of Takeru Kobayashi competing (as "Busboy Kevin") against midfielder Peri Marošević in a chicken wing eating contest. More April 1 links: Buffalo, NY awarded competitive eating expansion team | Florida food truck to take over Nathan's Coney Island location and eating contest.  update April 2 Yahoo! has a blog entry with more about the prank

April 1, 2014 at 3:57 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Buffalo, Humor, New York City | Permalink * Comments (18)

The Village Voice has a gallery of the NYC Hot Sauce Expo which held several spicy eating contests this past weekend.  Update April 1 Bon Appetit has a competitor report

March 31, 2014 at 12:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Galleries, New York City, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (2)

Kyle Hanner ate 10 hot dogs in 3 minutes to win the first prize of $500 at yesterday's hot dog eating contest at DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, LA.

March 31, 2014 at 9:41 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Shreveport, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout celebrated his $144.5 million contract extension with a 36 ounce steak.

March 30, 2014 at 9:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Male Athletes, Orange County, Steak Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (5)

Jimmy Dykes, who has served as a reporter in broadcasts of the Nathan's hot dog eating finals on ESPN, has been named head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas.

March 30, 2014 at 7:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:ESPN, Female Athletes, Fort Smith | Permalink * Comments (1)

Chron.com has a slideshow of Houston area eating challenges.

March 29, 2014 at 9:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Challenge Lists, Houston | Permalink * Comments

2014 Creek Indian Taco Eating Contest

March 29, 2014 at 6:52 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Mobile

Results Part 1 | Part 2

1) Matt Stonie 32.5
2) Joey Chestnut 28.5
3) Miki Sudo 18.5
4) Michelle Lesco 17
5) Tim Janus 16
6) Adrian Morgan 15.5
7) Matt Raible 9
8) Steve Martin 8.75
9) Dee Martin 6
10) Chef Horowitz 4

Matt Stonie has been anounced as the winner.

The Creek Indian Taco Eating Contest at the Wind Creek Throwdown in Atmore, Al has started.

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Alex "Moose" Perez has a blog entry in Crave DFW about his plans to compete in the Dank Eating Championship at the Kung Fu Saloon in Dallas on April 20.  

March 29, 2014 at 9:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas | Permalink * Comments (2)

News 10 has an article about Naader Reda & John Rivera attempting the "Big Kahuna" pizza challenge at 8 Buck Pizza Truck in Manteca, CA in an attempt to win a $2500 prize.  

March 28, 2014 at 10:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Naader Reda, Pizza Eating Challenges, Stockton, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

2014 Wind Creek Throwdown pulled pork sliders

March 28, 2014 at 5:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Mobile

Results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

1) Joey Chestnut, 62 new record
2) Matt Stonie 55
3) Tim Janus 41
4) Adrian Morgan 32
5) Miki Sudo 28.5
6) Michelle Lesco 26.5
7) Jason Cook 16.5
8) Matthew Raible 13
9) Steve Martin 11.5
10) Dee Martin 11
11) Colton “The Champ” 5

 

Joey Chestnut and Tim Janus were interviewed on Local 15 this morning about tonight’s pulled pork slider eating contest at the Wind Creek Throwdown in Atmore, AL. Tim Janus also did a weather segment.  The contest is expected to start at 7 pm Central.

 

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Nate's Sports Bar in Gulfport, MS will hold a crawfish eating contest on April 12 awarding $500 to the winner.

March 28, 2014 at 7:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Biloxi, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

In the latest episode of Welcome to Sweetie Pie's, a program on the Oprah Winfrey Network, "The Beast", a 6 pound burger challenge at The Backyard Grill in Houston, TX, was attempted. Nicole Doty was the only person who has previously completed the challenge.

March 27, 2014 at 12:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Houston, Television, Videos | Permalink * Comments

A 12 scoop sundae served in a batting helmet costing $17 will be available at Chicago White Sox games this year. The first person to finish the sundae without assistance will receive an unnamed gift.  

March 27, 2014 at 7:23 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Ice Cream Challenges | Permalink * Comments (2)

VoidLive.com has an article about Jon Bello.  

March 26, 2014 at 11:03 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jacksonville | Permalink * Comments

The Cincinnati Reds will hold a "Bacon Challenge" at home games this season. Fans who can finish four one pound bacon sandwiches in an inning will get their meal and a T-shirt for free.  

March 26, 2014 at 1:44 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cincinnati, Sandwich Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

Eric Dahl won a wing eating contest held at the Doubletree in Bedford, MA Saturday.

March 26, 2014 at 12:47 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Eric Dahl | Permalink * Comments

NJ.com has a preview of this weekend's New York City Hot Sauce Expo, which will have several spicy eating contests, one of which will be a Carolina Reaper pepper eating contest officiated by Guinness World Records.  

March 26, 2014 at 9:20 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, New York City, Records, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (3)

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