I Bet You Won't

Oh. My. God. I think I just found the holy grail of food challenges at Paddy Long’s in Chicago. Bacon is the candy of the gods so any food challenge that involves bacon, pork and beef has got to be the food challenge of the gods. This 5 pound monster is sure to satisfy your bacon needs for the next 5 years. So if you’re in Chicago and looking for a great place to get some beer and bacon make sure you hit up Paddy Long’s. And if you’re feeling deprived of bacon, make sure you give the Bacon Bomb Challenge a try!

Where: Paddy Long’s
1028 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
773.290.6988 | http://www.paddylongs.com

Challenge: The Bacon Bomb consists of 5 pounds of ground sausage, pork and beef mixed with spices and wrapped in a weave of brown sugar bacon, and then slow cooked on their pig roaster… along with a huge side of fries.
Time Limit: 45 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: If completed you get a free T-shirt, a spot on the wall of fame and your Bacon Bomb is FREE! ($50 value).
Rules: None mentioned but make sure to ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[image courtesy of Paddy Long's]

Another Man v Food classic the “Special #2″ at the Orochon Ramen in Los Angeles, CA. If you’re looking for an extremely spicy challenge then this is exactly what you’re looking for. With broth made from 10 different types of chilies your mouth is sure to be on fire by the end of this one, it’s definitely not the ramen in a cup I’m used to from college.

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Where: Orochon Ramen
123 Onizuka St. Suite #303
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-617-1766 | Yelp

Challenge: Honestly not even sure what all is in the Special #2 besides jalapeno peppers, noodles and a broth made from 10 different chilies.
Time Limit: 30 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: Picture on the “Wall of Bravery”
Rules: None that I know of other than the time limit, but be sure to ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[picture courtesy of the Food Proof]

The Italian Challenge at Mick & Angelo’s Eatery & Bar isn’t in the United States, but it just looked too delicious not to put on here. Plus it’s in Niagara Falls so it’s definitely within driving distance of the US. I could see myself getting any one of these dishes as a meal at Mick & Angelo’s, but there is no way that I could eat all of them in one sitting. I would say Adam did a pretty good job considering what he was up against, but alas he was unsuccessful in his attempt to take down this beast.

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Where: Mick & Angelo’s Eatery & Bar
7600 Lundys Lane
Niagara Falls, ON
L2H 1H1, Canada
905.357.6543 | http://www.mickandangelos.ca

Challenge: The Italian Challenge consists of spaghetti, grilled sausage, lasagna, chicken parmesan, cheese manicotti, cannelloni, garlic bread, vegetable soup and an apple crisp. In total, over 7 pounds of food.
People: 1
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Prize: If completed your meal is free ($39.95 value), you get a free T-shirt and a picture on the wall of fame (if you fail you get your picture on the wall of shame).
Rules: Don’t leave the table and finish within the time limit. Make sure to check for official rules with your server before attempting this challenge.

[picture courtesy of Travel Channel's Man v Food]