I Bet You Won't

Nestled in the north suburbs of Chicago, The Cooling Station in Highwood, IL is the place to go if you’re looking for an ice cream challenge in the area. The Avalanche Challenge, as it’s called, consists of a monstrous 42 scoop sundae that is sure to freeze your brain on a hot summer day. And as far as I’m aware, only one man has even come close to finishing this tower of terror.

Where: The Cooling Station
315 Waukegan Ave.
Highwood, IL
847.266.5164 | http://cool1ng.com

Challenge: The Avalanche Challenge: 42 scoop sundae with all the toppings.
Time Limit: 30 minutes
People: 1
Prize: Sundae is free ($60 value), T-shirt and Name on the Wall of Fame.
Rules: Website barely even mentions the challenge let alone the rules, please ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[Image is not actual Avalanche Challenge, if you have a picture please send it in]

The Fat Sandwich Company is known for their outrageously huge sandwiches that contain some of the most random ingredients you can imagine. Sandwiches contain everything from mozzarella cheese sticks and chicken fingers to jalapeno poppers and meatballs, the combinations are insane, but none are quite as insane as The Big Fat Ugly sandwich. This sandwich is packed with so many ingredients your mouth isn’t going to know what’s going on and with 3 locations in 3 different states, hopefully you can find one close enough to experience this awesomeness.

Where: Fat Sandwich Company (3 locations)
Champaign, IL; Madison, WI; Norman, OK
http://www.fatsandwichcompany.com

Challenge: Finish The Big Fat Ugly Sandwich which consists of the following: 2 rolls, 4 cheeseburgers, double cheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, gyro meat, grilled chicken, bacon, sausage, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese bites, fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, pizza bites, onion rings, hash browns, mini corndogs, american cheese, mayo and possibly more!
Time Limit: 15 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: Sandwich is Free, $25 value, plus a t-shirt.
Rules: Must finish the sandwich in 15 minutes by yourself, website doesn’t mention anything else but make sure to ask your server for official rules before attempting this monster of a challenge.

With 3 locations in Wisconsin and 1 in Illinois, you should have no problem finding a Prime Quarter Steakhouse to attempt the Beefeater’s Challenge at. This 40 oz top sirloin that you cook yourself is an amazing feat of food. It’s not quite as big as the 70+ oz’ers you can find in the Southwest, but it’s not a bad compromise. So if you’re looking for some steak head on down to the nearest Prime Quarter Steakhouse and try your hand, or should I say mouth, at the Beefeater!

Where: Prime Quarter Steakhouse
3 Wisconsin, 1 Illinois Locations (see website)
http://www.primequarter.com

Challenge: The Beefeater – 40 oz. of top sirloin w/ a salad, a baked potato and Texas toast.
Time Limit: 1 hour 15 minutes
People: 1
Prize: If completed you receive a medal that certifies you as a member of the “Beefeaters Club”. You can use this medal on your next visit to receive a free Prime Quarter Dinner ($19.95 value). Does not say anything about receiving the actual 40 oz. steak for free which has a $26.95 value.
Rules: Must complete all of the food in under 1 hour 15 minutes, no other rules mentioned, but be sure to ask your server for official rules.

[Image not actual representation of the challenge]