Frittata Challenge at Mothers Cupboard

Looking for 6 pounds of breakfast food to cure that hangover from the night before, then Mother’s Cupboard is your place to go. 6 Pounds of food may not sound like a lot (if you’re crazy), but think of it as a small child. Yeah, that’s right, you’re heading a small delicious child made of eggs, sausage, pepperoni and hash browns. [I have not watched this episode yet and I couldn't find all the rules, but will update when I do. Feel free to chime in if you can fill in the blanks below]

Where: Mother’s Cupboard
3709 James St.
Syracuse, NY 13206
315.432.0942

Challenge: Frittata Challenge consists of 6 pound mix of scrambled eggs, sausage, pepperoni, vegetables and hash browns.
People: 1
Time Limit: None
Prize: Free T-Shirt
Rules: Just Mother’s – Sit up straight, Eat everything on your plate, and no elbow’s on the table.

[image courtesy of Travel Channel's Man v. Food, Thanks KellyV for the missing info]

Where: Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse
743 Route 28
Kingston, NY 12401
845.338.2424 | http://hickoryrestaurant.com

Challenge: Eat The Feast Challenge ($49.95) consists of a sampling of the house meats and sausages as well as 4 sides.
Time Limit: None Mentioned
People: 1
Prize: None Mentioned
Rules: I can’t find much information on this challenge so be sure to ask your server for official rules.

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Looking for a change of pace from the normal burger, pizza and hot dog eating challenges? then give the Big Fatty Challenge a try at My Big Fag Greek Gyro. This gyro is loaded with 3 pounds of meat that is sure to have your mouth watering as soon as you lay eyes on it. So what are you waiting for, everyone (including myself) is getting sick of burger and pizza challenges, try something different, try something better, try the Big Fatty Challenge!

Where: My Big Fat Greek Gryo
502 Valleybrook Rd
McMurray, PA 15317
724.941.GYRO | http://mybigfatgreekgyro.com

Challenge: Big Fatty Challenge consists of 3 pounds of gyro meat on a 14 oz. pita topped with lettuce tomato, onion and sauce.
Time Limit: 1 hour
People: 1
Prize: If completed the gyro is free ($29 value), plus a free t-shirt and your picture on the wall of fame
Rules: No rules mentioned other than the time limit, but be sure to check with your server before attempting this challenge.

[image is actual challenge courtesy of My Big Fat Greek Gryo]

Last night on Man v. Food Adam ventured out to Boise, ID to take on the Johnny B. Goode challenge. This challenge consists of 3 different parts, the first part is a ridiculous cheeseburger topped with a hot dog and pastrami, the 2nd part is a large order of chili cheese fries and finally wash it all down with a large milkshake. And in order to complete the challenge you must finish all of this food, all 6.5 pounds of it, in under a half an hour. If you are successful you get to take home a brand new Fender guitar (or at least Adam did, there’s not much info elsewhere on the web).

Where: Rockie’s Diner
3900 W. Overland Rd
Boise, ID 83705
208.336.2878

Challenge: Johnny B. Goode Challenge consists of 3.5 pounds of hamburger topped with cheese, a hot dog, pastrami and chili, then you must finish a large portion of chili cheese fries and a large milkshake.
Time Limit: 30 minutes
People: 1
Prize: Fender Guitar
Rules: Other than the time limit there were no rules mentioned, but make sure you ask your server for official rules before attempting.

[image courtesy of Travel Channel's Man v. Food, could not find picture of actual challenge burger]

Last night on Man v. Food Adam attempted to break the record for the most bowls of Joe Roger’s famous Firebrand Chili eaten in one sitting. In order to get your name on the wall of fame all you need to do is eat 1 bowl, but the record currently stood at 5 bowls, but Adam was up for the challenge. The first bowl was a struggle to get through, but he eventually hit is stride and polished off 5 bowls, tying the record and getting his name on the wall of fame. Based on Adam’s facial expressions after taking the first bite, this chili is no cake walk. If you think you can handle some very hot chili and have what it takes to break the record, give this challenge a shot. Or you could always finish one bowl and get your name on the wall.

Where: Joe Roger’s Original Recipe Chili Parlor
820 S. 9th St.
Springfield, IL 62703
217.522.3722 | http://www.joerogerschili.com

Challenge: Finish 1 bowl of Joe Roger’s Firebrand Chili. Or go for the record of 5 (at time of Man v. Food taping) bowls.
Time Limit: None mentioned
People: 1
Prize: Name on the wall of fame and a star next to your name for each additional bowl after 1.
Rules: Must finish the entire bowl

[image courtesy of roadfood.com]

Want to try some of the hottest cheese fritters around, then head on down to Salvador Molly’s and tell em Jack sent ya. Actually, don’t tell them Jack sent you because they probably won’t know who you’re talking about and honestly I have no clue who Jack is, it just sounded good. Anyways, 5 habanero chile cheese fritters covered in habanero sauce… mmmmmm sounds delicious. But just because they sound delicious doesn’t mean they aren’t hot, to quote commenter Michael “…I felt as if I had swallowed a porcupine dipped in battery acid…”.

Where: Salvador Molly’s
1523 Sunset Blvd
Portland, OR 97239
503.293.1790 | http://www.salvadormollys.com

Challenge: Eat 5 habanero chile cheese fritters covered in habanero sauce.
Time Limit: None Mentioned
People: 1
Prize: Picture on the Wall of Fame
Rules: None mentioned on the website, but make sure to ask your server before attempting the challenge.

Think you can handle the hottest curry in the world? Well then you could be the next one to join the Phaal Wall of Fame at the Brick Lane Curry House in New York. This is another challenge that was featured on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food during season 1 and Adam was yet again successful at completing the task. But just because Adam was able to take down this bowl of hotness doesn’t mean that it’s an easy challenge, this curry is so hot that the cook who prepares it has to wear a gas mask to prevent it from burning as he cooks. If it’s that hot just cooking it I can’t imagine what it will do to your insides once you start eating it, not to mention what it will feel like later in the night as it makes it’s way out.

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Where: Brick Lane Curry House
306-308 East 6th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.979.8787 | http://www.bricklanecurryhouse.com

Challenge: Finish a bowl of “The Hottest Curry In The World”.
Time Limit: None Mentioned
People: 1
Prize: Picture on the P’hall of Fame, a free beer and a certificate of completion with your name on it.
Rules: No rules mentioned on the website, but be sure to check with your server before you attempt this challenge.

Last nights episode of Man v. Food was a little different than most episodes. Instead of Adam attempting some ridiculous food challenge at the end of the show, him and 3 other people competed in The Doughman Race in Durham, NC. Essentially The Doughman Race is a triathlon that incorporates food either before, after or during each leg of the race, so technically a quadrathlon if you include eating as an event. For example, you would start by eating some sort of food and then swim a couple laps and then you would run a few miles to where you would then tag your partner who would jump on a bike and ride for a few miles, get off and eat a sandwich, jump back on the bike to make it to the next member of your group, and so on. It was an interesting competition to say the least, but I was kind of looking forward to an actual food challenge.  Never the less, if you are interested in competing in The Doughman Race next year, I’ve posted some more information below on where you can go to get all the details. And if you do partake in next years event make sure you send us pictures and videos. And of course all the proceeds go to a local charity, so it’s all worth it.

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http://doughman.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Doughman_Durham
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/The-DOUGHMAN
Email:  info@doughman.org

[Image courtesy of Words of this Yovo]

In the mood for some BBQ? Have a huge appetite that only a massive food challenge can supress? Then head on down to Swingbellys and give the Swingbelly Challenge a shot. This challenge has a little bit of everything, ribs, pork, brisket, wings, and more.

Where: Swingbellys
909 W. Beech St.
Long Beach, NY
516.431.3464 | http://www.swingbellysbbq.com

Challenge: The Swingbelly Challenge consists of a full slab of St. Louis Ribs, 1/4 lb of pulled pork, 1/4 lb of brisket, 4 wings, 3 rib tips, 2 sides and cornbread.
Time Limit: None mentioned
People: 1
Prize: Name on the Wall of Fame
Rules: No rules mentioned on the website, will follow up with the restaurant, but ask your server for the official rules if you are going to attempt this challenge.

[image is from Swingbellys but may not be the actual challenge]

This bowl of Pho is bigger than any bowl I’ve seen in my entire life. A small child could probably live in here until it was 5 years old.

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Where: Pho Garden
2109 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415.379.8677 | http://phogardensf.com

Challenge: Large bowl of Pho Garden (Xe Lua) which consists of 2 lbs of noodles, 2 lbs of combo beef w/ tripe.
Time Limit: 1 Hour
People: 1
Prize: Pho is free ($22 value) plus your picture on the wall
Rules: Contestants must finish absolutely everything in the bowl.