United States eating challenges and contests category

The San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek, CA, home of a famed "Kitchen Sink" ice cream challenge was shut down after a health inspector found cockroaches in the restaurant. Reopening will require eradication of the pests and a positive report from a pest control company.
Brixx & Barley will hold a wing eating contest in Long Beach, NY on March 30 awarding $1000 to the winner.

2019 San Antonio Nathan’s qualifier

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Results from Fox San Antonio video
1 Juan Neave 27
2 Nate Biller 16.5

1W Kathryn Tesch 9.5

Juan Neave, Nate Biller, Alex Perez and Kathryn Tesch are expected to compete. Kassandra Zapata will apparently terminate her streak of San Antonio area qualifiers at three.

Previous San Antonio area qualifier winners

2018 Apr 14 1st 24 10 min Juan “Hungry Saiyan” Neave Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men Poteet, TX
2018 Apr 14 1st 10 10 min Kassandra Zapata Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women Poteet, TX
2017 Mar 18 1st 22.5 10 min Juan “Hungry Saiyan” Neave Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating qualifier – men San Antonio, TX
2017 Mar 18 1st 11 10 min Kassandra Zapata Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating qualifier – women San Antonio, TX
2016 Mar 19 1st 22 10 min Crazy Legs Conti Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating qualifier – men San Antonio, TX
2016 Mar 19 1st 11 10 min Kassandra Zapata Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating qualifier – women San Antonio, TX

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Molly Schuyler defends Laredo jalapeno contest title

Molly Schuyler ate a record 277 peppers to defend her title and win $3000 at the La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest in Laredo, TX tonight. Brandon “Da Garbage Disposal” was runner up with 178 peppers, Dan “Killer” Kennedy was 3rd with 142.

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Jenn Cheng finished the Megamori ramen challenge at TabeTomo in New York City in a record 12:03.
In his latest video recorded at Dubois Diner in Dubois, PA, Darron Breeden attempted 3 restaurant challenges in one session: 2 wings challenges and pancake challenge.
A press release announces that Adam "Beard Meats Food" Moran is expected to make his MLE debut at the World Championship Croqueta-Eating to be held during El Croquetazo At Calle Ocho Music Festival in Miami on March 10. Other expected entrants include Joey Chestnut, Darron Breeden, Adrian Morgan, George Chiger, Matt Hazzard, Eric "Badlands" Booker, Katie Prettyman, Tracie Dickerson and Jocelyn Walker.
Kilroy's on Kirkwood in Bloomington, IN will hold a hot wing eating contest on February 18 awarding $500 to the winner.
The Indiana Pacers announced that a record of 13 seconds was set for the St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail eating contests that are held during game breaks.
Raina Huang attempted the burger challenge at Oh My Burger in Gardena, CA in a video produced by ABC Localish.
NJ.com has an article about Rene Rovtar rapping to announce a snow day for Montville Township Public Schools, where she is superintendent. The song was inspired by Eric "Badlands" Booker.
Brandon "Da Garbage" Disposal Clark ate a 28 inch pizza in 19 minutes by himself at Cici's in Liberty, MO to win a $500 prize. The contest was for two person teams.
MLE will hold the Malted Barley World Pretzel Eating Championship awarding $4000 in Providence, RI on June 8. Registration opens April 2.
Oklahoma Gazette has an article about Oklahoma City restaurant challenges with quotes from Robert McKinney and Randy Santel. Former MLE eater Jason McCormack also makes an appearance as a restaurant owner.
Battley Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD will hold a hot pepper eating contest on February 10 awarding $300 to the winner.
Wingnuts in Costa Mesa, CA will hold a wing eating contest on February 21 awarding $500. Use promo code RAINA30 for a 30% discount on the entrance fee.
CiCi's Pizza in Liberty, MO will hold a 28 inch pizza eating contest on February 11 awarding $500 to the duo that finishes it the fastes.
The Orlando Chili Cook-Off will hold the World Vegan Chili Dog Eating Challenge for local competitors on Februray 16 instead of a MLE competition. If no MLE contests are added, this will result in a gap of 12 weeks between MLE events, (14 weeks excluding Nathan's qualifiers).
MobileBayMag.com has a profile of Ken Orndoff, who has held the house record of 421 oysters at Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile, AL for over eight years.
The La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest at the will award $3000/$1500/$750 to the top 3 professionals at the Jalapeño Festival in Laredo, TX on February 22. The top 3 amateurs will receive $500/$400/$300.
Bleachers in Boston will hold a Buffalo chicken sliders eating contest on February 6 awarding Bruins tickets, VIP tour of Downeast Brewery and Downeast swag .
Joel Hansen ate 5.5 pounds of poutine in 5 minutes to win a contest held at Allen Street Poutine Company in Buffalo yesterday.
Clarion Ledger and WAPT have articles about Michael "Big Eater Mike" Whities finishing the 6 pound "Stupid Burger" challenge at Rooster's in Fondren, MS.
Nadia White ate 155 wings to win the "Wing Pole" held at Club Risque in Philadelphia. She might be the first female to pose topless after winning an eating contest.
In Kansas City has an interview with Randy Santel.
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