United States eating challenges and contests category

Johnnie Excel reports on his December eating contests (Mr. Dash's burgers, America Festival hot dogs, Philly's Best cheesesteaks).
KSDK did a news video about St. Louis area eating challenges: Part 1 | Part 2 (via Don Sturdy)
A team consisting of 5 men and a dog will attempt to eat the 54 inch square pizza at Big Mamas & Papa's in Los Angeles tonight.
The Boise Humanitarian Bowl has replaced its pre-game beef eating contest with a bowling match between members of the competing teams.
Paddy Long's in Chicago has started the Bacon Bomb Challenge, which consists of five pound of meat encased in a weave of bacon. (via pseulak)
El Nopal has uploaded a video of Stephanie Torres setting the new house record for its "pregnant" (2 pound) burrito.
NJ.com has an article about Bill "El Wingador" Simmons' return to the Wing Bowl which claims that professional eaters are boycotting the event due to an internal dispute.
Wing Bowl 19 tickets are now available online. (Direct link on ComcastTix.com)
A press release announces that the finals of the Denver Wing Bowl will be held at half-time of the January 22 Colorado Mammoth game.
Amanda Traylor of the University of Ohio swimming team is the first woman to complete the Boss Hogg challenge at Kiser's BBQ in Athens, Ohio.
Videos of the RXMuscle porkburger challenge held Friday in Syosset, NY are available: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Ellyn's Tap & Grill in Glen Ellyn, IL (west Chicago area) will hold a tater tot eating contest on Saturday, December 18 awarding a 42 inch plasma TV to the winner. Registration is $20 or $15 with donation of a new toy.
TheMisterMZ has videos of the latke eating contest held at Zan's Deli in Lake Grove, New York.
A press release announces that tickets for Wing Bowl 19 will go on sale at 9 am December 14 at ComcastTIX.com and the Wells Fargo Center box office.
University of Texas volleyball player Jennifer Doris' 6000 calories a day metabolism is the subject of an article in Statesman.com.
Legend Larry's will be holding a series of qualifiers for its wing eating championship throughout Wisconsin. Finals will take place on February 29, 2011.
Naader Reda reports on his group attempting San Diego-area burger and pizza challenges on the same night. Stephanie Torres set a record of 8 minutes for the previously unfinished 5 pound burger at the Beachside Grill in Oceanside.
The HotDoggers Surf Cafe Carolina Dog Eating Contest will be webcast live at noon eastern.
Grace Lee's attempt at the Macho Totcho challenge scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Outrageous Food Dec 10, 2010 (The Two-Foot Pancake) episode links

Food Network Episode Guide

Restaurants

  • Marianito’s Extreme Tex Mex Grill (San Antonio, TX) challenge – 7 pound “Extreme Grizzly” Burrito
    Home Page | Facebook
    Video from April of Stephanie Torres finishing the burrito in 18 minutes
  • Fred’s Texas Cafe (Fort Worth, TX) meal – non-standard cow parts
    Home Page | Facebook | Yelp
  • Shelby’s Kitchen (Deerfield Beach, FL) challenge – 2 foot “Terminator” pancake
    Facebook | Urbanspoon
    Panclayke’s challenge report contradicts the claim in a Sun-Sentinel blog entry that no one has finished the challenge

Comments

The American Festival in Long Beach will hold a hot dog eating contest this weekend. It is not clear if the competition will take place on Saturday or Sunday.
The Charleston Crab House will hold a crab eating contest on December 17 awarding a 3 night stay on Kiawah Island.
Andrew Lane reports on his runner-up finish at an eating contest at The Rib House in Boulder.
Takeru Kobayashi has a blog entry about his desire to attend the 2011 Wing Bowl.
WKYC has an article about Scott Bickel's attempt tonight to eat 242 wings at Cleats in North Royalton, Ohio. Proceeds from the event will benefit a military family in need. update Bickel ate 175 wings.
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