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The Wall Street Journal's Metropolis has an entry about Brick Lane Curry, which has experienced a big increase in the number of orders for its "Phaal Challenge" after it was featured on an episode of Man vs. Food.

July 22, 2010 at 12:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Man vs. Food, New York City, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

Me-n-Ed's Coney Island Grill in Fresno will hold a coney dog eating contest tomorrow awarding $400 in gift cards.

July 21, 2010 at 9:49 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Fresno, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

McFadden's in the New York Mets ballpark in Queens will hold a Wing Bowl on Friday awarding $500 to the winner.

July 21, 2010 at 4:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Patch.com reports that King Abdullah II of Jordan went to the San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek and ordered the giant "Kitchen Sink" sundae as seen on the San Francisco episode of Man vs. Food. The street the restaurant is located on was blocked off while the visiting monarch dined.

July 21, 2010 at 4:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ice Cream Challenges, Oakland | Permalink * Comments (1)

YourNabe has an article about last week's Brooklyn Burger eating contest, won by Joe Menchetti, and Atomic Wing eating contest, where Sean Lennon successfully defended his title.

July 20, 2010 at 3:03 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Joe Menchetti, New York City, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

SeaCoastOnline reports that Matt "Mega Toad" Stonie won the second qualifier for the Lobster Roll Eating Challenge by eating 13 hot dogs in 10 minutes in Hampton, NH.

July 20, 2010 at 10:04 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Matt Stonie, New Hampshire, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The 2010 pierogi eating contest at Old Home Week in Forest City, PA (Scranton area) will take place on July 31.

July 19, 2010 at 10:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Scranton, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

IFOCE.com has details about the Red Faction: Armageddon Mars Bar Eating World Championship in San Diego Thursday. Joey Chestnut, Pat Bertoletti and Tim Janus will attempt to break the one minute Mars Bars Guinness record before competing in a five minute contest.

July 19, 2010 at 6:40 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, San Diego | Permalink * Comments (30)

The Dallas Observer reports that Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizzeria in Richardson, TX will have a 28 inch pizza eating contest on July 29 that will award $500 to the winner. The entry fee is $50.

July 19, 2010 at 6:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Pizza Eating Challenges, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

In a video of the hot dog contest at the Greenwood (SC) Festival of Discovery, Dale Boone calls himself "the current world champion of competitive eating." (1:50 mark)

July 19, 2010 at 1:58 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dale Boone, Upstate SC | Permalink * Comments (16)

The Charleston, WV Daily Mail reports that Phil Perry was the first person to finish the Behemoth burger challenge at Betty Lou's Diner. The fastest finishing time over the next 60 days will receive $200.

July 19, 2010 at 1:52 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Charleston, WV, Prizes | Permalink * Comments

WFFTV has a news video about the Atomic Wing eating contest at the Coney Island Siren Festival. Sean Lennon repeated as champion by eating 46 wings in 8 minutes.

July 19, 2010 at 9:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, New York City, Unafilliated Contests, Videos | Permalink * Comments (7)

Bob Kuhn’s wins Bartolini’s meatballs

July 18, 2010 at 10:42 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bob Kuhns, Chicago, Contest Results, Unafilliated Contests

The facebook for Bartolini’s reports that Bob “Killer” Kuhns won today’s meatball contest by eating 36.5 meatballs in 7 minutes.

update Full results have been posted – the top 5
1) Bob Kuhns 36.5
2) Kevin Kordalski 29.5
3) Thomas Topel 26 – top amateur
4) Ian Coker 24
5) Mark Lyle 23.5

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Erik Denmark has a blog entry with videos about competing in the Jimmy John's makers vs. eaters contest at Bite of Seattle yesterday. The sandwich makers defeated the team of Denmark, Joey Chestnut and Ben Monson 22 sandwiches to 21. update Seattle Weekly has a gallery of the event.

July 18, 2010 at 5:40 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Erik Denmark, Seattle | Permalink * Comments

The Battle Creek Enquirer has a report on yesterday's Pastrami Joe's Reuben sandwich eating contest. The amount raised for charity, $13,880.67, was approximately twice the 2009 amount of just under $7,000, which Pastrami Joe's owner Mike Caron attributes to dropping the division for professional competitive eaters.

July 18, 2010 at 9:07 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, Lansing | Permalink * Comments (2)

Tonight's episode of the Japanese program "World Bullet Traveler" features Natsuko "Gal" Sone's trip to Los Angeles. According to the shopping list, she did not purchase any big meals.

July 17, 2010 at 12:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Natsuko "Gal" Sone (ギャル 曽根 菜津子) | Permalink * Comments (1)

Up Dog in Independence, Missouri will hold a hot dog eating contest on July 24 awarding $500 to the winner.

July 17, 2010 at 10:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kansas City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Grace Lee had an eight pound stuffed burger constructed at a party at the Nook in Atlanta. (It is not clear how much of it she finished)

July 17, 2010 at 9:17 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlanta, Burger Eating Challenges, Grace Lee | Permalink * Comments (5)

The Stranger has an interview with Joey Chestnut about competing in the Jimmy John's makers vs. eaters contest today. Joey also did an interview for the Ron and Don Show.

July 17, 2010 at 9:08 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Seattle | Permalink * Comments

Charlotte.com announces that Dale Boone will compete in a hot dog eating contest at Brian's Grill in China Grove, NC tomorrow. The contest will award $500 to the winner.

July 16, 2010 at 3:45 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charlotte, Dale Boone, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (7)

Lily Jang has uploaded a video of Mark Wright losing to Erik "the Red" Denmark in a sandwich eating contest on Fox Q13 to promote Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Sandwich Making & Eating Contest at Bite of Seattle tomorrow. Denmark will compete on a team with Joey Chestnut and Ben Monson against sandwich-makers. (Lily Jang also defeated Mark Wright in a 5 pound burrito eating contest last year)

July 16, 2010 at 2:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Erik Denmark, Seattle, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Jacksonville.com announces that Woody's Bar-B-Q will hold rib eating contests July 24 at 13 locations in Jacksonville. The winning totals will be compared and the overall winner will receive $500.

July 16, 2010 at 8:34 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jacksonville, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Caroline Shin of the Columbia School of Journalism has produced a video about the "Punisher" spicy tequila challenge at Mojave in Astoria, NY.

July 16, 2010 at 12:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Spicy Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments

New Philadelphia area eating challenges

July 15, 2010 at 11:15 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Philadelphia, Sandwich Eating Challenges

Philly.com has a blog entry about the 5-Pound Philly Challenge at Jake’s Sandwich Board, which consists of a two-foot sandwich, four soft pretzels, a box of Tastykakes, 24 Peanut Chews, and a Champ Cherry soda. The challenge is free if completed in 45 minutes and the first finisher will receive a $100 gift card.

The BRGR Joint in Bryn Mawr has put out a press release about its OMG burger challenge. The OMG burger has 11 patties and Doug “Obi Wing” Petock was a one time record holder.

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Joey Chestnut will attempt to break the record for the most Mars bars consumed in one minute at the Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 22. Pat Bertoletti and Tim Janus will also be present at the event.

July 15, 2010 at 11:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Records, San Diego | Permalink * Comments (20)

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