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Courant reports that "The Big Dog" will return to the menu of Doogie's in Newington, CT. The two foot long hot dog was dropped from the menu after the meat packer producing it went out of business, but a new supplier has been found.

March 5, 2012 at 8:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hartford, Hot Dog Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

Qdoba in Chicago on Diversey & Sheffield will hold a burrito eating contest on Thursday. The overall winner will receive four Blackhawks tickets.

March 5, 2012 at 5:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Marcos Owens was the first person to finish the Mad Hatter Platter (4 1/2 lb. burgers, 1 lb. fries & 24 onion rings) at The HAT Tavern in Summit, NJ yesterday.

March 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Newark | Permalink * Comments (2)

Ben Fredrickson's report about teaming up with Randy Santel for a pizza challenge was the 4th most read article on ColumbiaMissourian.com this week.

March 4, 2012 at 7:46 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jefferson City, Randy Santel | Permalink * Comments (2)

Benny Marzano's in Blacksburg, VA will hold a pizza eating contest for two person teams during the NCAA tournament awarding $400 to the winning team.

March 4, 2012 at 7:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Roanoke, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Will Millender reports that the three person team consisting of Dave "US Male" Goldstein, "Monster" Marcos Owens and Nick "Papa Gorgio" Kehler fixed failed to complete the 16 pound burger challenge at Super Heroes Shop & Deli in North Plainfield, NJ but finished all of the burger except for a small piece of bread. Dave Goldstein has a video of the start of the challenge.

March 3, 2012 at 9:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Dave Goldstein, Newark, Team Challenges, Will Millender | Permalink * Comments (6)

Andy's Big A Burger Championship will be held in Mount Olive, NC on April 28. The restaurant chain is changing its name to Highway 55 Burgers to facilitate expansion outside North Carolina.

March 3, 2012 at 7:29 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eastern NC, Highway 55 Challenge, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Worcester Mag Wing Eating Competition will reportedly award $1500 to the winner on Thursday. The contest rules, which block IFOCE & AICE members, make no mention of the prize amount. update The contest will award a $1500 gift certificate to Wine Nation.

March 2, 2012 at 6:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Unafilliated Contests, Worcester | Permalink * Comments (1)

"Large Todd" from Columbia, MD defeated defending champion Jamie Jill in the 106.7 The Fan Wing Bowl DC finals held at the Hard Times Cafe in Springfield, VA last night.

March 2, 2012 at 2:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Philly.com has an article about Bill "El Wingador" Simmons plans after retiring from competitive eating. He hopes to open a chain of El Wingador Challenge Grills. The restaurants would hold weekly eating challenges that would culminate in an annual chain-wide eat-off.

March 2, 2012 at 9:21 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bill "El Wingador" Simmons, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl | Permalink * Comments (5)

Mamma Jammer's will hold a cheesesteak sandwich eating contest in downtown Scranton on Saturday awarding $500 to the winner.

March 1, 2012 at 5:13 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Scranton, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Rock Bottom in Homestead, PA will hold a "Wings of Fire" eating contest on March 11 awarding a 46 inch TV and a Blue Ray player.

March 1, 2012 at 7:32 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pittsburgh, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Registration for the cheesesteak eating contest at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA on May 19 will open tomorrow on IFOCE.com at 11 am eastern.

February 29, 2012 at 10:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Allentown | Permalink * Comments

Eric "Silo" Dahl announces ate 10 wings in 1:04 at Quaker Steak & Lube in Middletown, WI to win $250 and a $250 gift certificate.

February 29, 2012 at 10:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Eric Dahl, Madison | Permalink * Comments (1)

Premio Foods will hold a sausage eating contest at the March 8 New Jersey Devils game awarding two Devils tickets.

February 29, 2012 at 5:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Newark, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

A 1919 spaghetti eating contest between Yankees outfielder Ping Bodie and an ostrich billed by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce as the world's greatest eater will appear in the upcoming book The Baseball Hall of Shame: The Best of Blooperstown book.

February 29, 2012 at 12:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Books, Jacksonville, Male Athletes | Permalink * Comments (2)

Facebook posts announce the fields for two March MLE contests. TooJay's in Palm Beach Gardens on St. Patrick's Day will have four of the top six: two-time defending champion Joey Chestnut, Pat Bertoletti, Bob Shoudt and Matt Stonie. Catfish at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, IA will be headlined by Pat Bertoletti and Tim Janus.

February 29, 2012 at 11:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Palm Beach, Quad Cities | Permalink * Comments (1)

Ben Fredrickson has a report in the Columbia Missourian about partnering with Randy Santel to attempt the nine pound pizza challenge at Minsky's in Blue Springs, MO. Randy also has a video of his attempt at the Monster Burger at Hickok's Bar & Grill in Kansas City.

February 29, 2012 at 10:04 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Pizza Eating Challenges, Randy Santel, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

Almanac.net reports that Brian Subich will MC a pierogi eating contest at the Men's Culinary Classic in Meadowlands, PA on March 10. Bob Kuhns and Brad Sciullo are expected to compete.

February 29, 2012 at 6:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Big" Brian Subich, Brad Sciullo, Pittsburgh | Permalink * Comments

Naader Reda has a video about attempting the Extra Large Pizza Challenge for teams at Ball Park Pizza in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA singlehandedly.

February 28, 2012 at 11:44 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Naader Reda, Orange County, Pizza Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments

The Columbia Tribune has a history of the 72 ounce steak challenge at the Big Texan in Amarillo, TX focusing on its connection to the University of Missouri.

February 28, 2012 at 9:41 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Amarillo, Big Texan | Permalink * Comments

Kristen Macher won Rhett's challenge, an eating contest held at Boston University to benefit the greater Boston Food Bank. Kirsten finished a triple bacon cheeseburger, fries, root beer and an 8 scoop sundae with a record time of 13:14.

February 27, 2012 at 9:59 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, College Contests, Women | Permalink * Comments

Bear Silber reports he ate 101 wings in an hour to win an eating contest held at the Cable Car City Pub & Cafe, raising $1040 in pledges for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.

February 27, 2012 at 9:46 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, San Francisco | Permalink * Comments

Full results from Tuesday's king cake eating contest at the Show Boat in Atlantic City are available (except for amateur Sam who ate 1.5 cakes) (Larell Marie gallery)

February 27, 2012 at 1:45 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Contest Results | Permalink * Comments

The Indiana State newspaper reports that associate dean of student engagement and leadership development Brooks Moore is trying to prevent a hot dog eating contest held to benefit the Boys' and Girls' Club from paying out a $500 prize on the basis that an eating competition is gambling, which is prohibited by the campus code. Mike Reedy won the contest by eating three hot dogs in 36 seconds. (Homer Simpson: "Marge, someone squeezed all the life out of these kids. And unless movies and TV have lied to me, it's a crusty, bitter old Dean!")

February 27, 2012 at 9:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, College Contests, Terre Haute | Permalink * Comments (5)

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