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]

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]

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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).

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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.

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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.