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2008 In the News
An enthusiastic Marshall Michigan crowd would not be deterred by the rain, as they wildly cheered on the food warriors... more info to follow
Details to follow...
This upcoming weekend of July 18th through the 20th represents AICE's busiest weekend of the year. In competitive eating, you never really know what might happen... However, we guarantee an exciting weekend which will set the stage for future rivalries and is will no doubt impact the rankings. If you are a Food Warrior who feels that we did not accurately predict your performance we encourage you to "put the hammer down" this upcoming weekend and let us know: "I told you so!"
(Predictions only) 1. Ian "The Invader" Hickman 4.44 lbs of Italian Sausage in 10 minutes 2. Mark Lyle "The Human Vacuum 4.22 4. Justin "Mih So Hungry" Mih 4.00 5. Tiny Tim Rauscheder 3.77 6. Elliot "The Savage" Cowley 3.55 7. Carey "Powerhouse" Poehlmann 3.25
(Predictions only) 1. Ian "The Invader" Hickman 10 1/2 lb Hamburgers in 8 Minutes 2. Elizabeth "Rubber Gut" Canady 8.75 3, Mark Lyle "The Human Vacuum" 8.33 4. Elliot "The Savage" Cowley 7.25 5. James "Big Bess" Besser 7.00 6. Tim "Obi Wing" Kenobi Cain 6.00 7. Dave "North Pole" Mitolo 5.33 8. "Sweet" Jill Stoler 4.75
(Predictions only) 1. Goose Gilbert 7.0 Sandwiches 4. Gentleman Joe Menchetti 5.5
(Predictions Only) Furious Pete Czerwinski 43 Meatballs Tom "Goose" Gilbert 41.5 Zika Urosevic Reversal 7/13/08-"Coondog" and "Tiny" face-off in a battle of Ohio Eating Greats 14th ranked "Tiny" Tim Rauscheider threw down the gauntlet and challenged the legendary Coondog O'Karma to a pizza fight in Coondog's hometown of Cuyahoga Falls at the 61st Annual Italian Festival, Sunday July 13th.Coondog came out fast, spanking the the 450 pound whippersnapping challenger, but had nothing but praise for the fast rising gluttonairre:"I had a lot to lose and Tim's challenge brought out the hungry coondog in me. I got him today, but he's a great combination of speed and capacity, and this contest might put the chip on his shoulder that inspires him to a championship run at next week's sausage contest in Boston."Rauthscheider and several top ranked AICE professionals will be vying for 4th Annual World Italian Sausage Eating Championship at the 14th Annual Italia Unita Festival in East Boston, MA, 7/19/08.
Canadian Powerhouse and eating sensation, Furious Pete Czerwinski shocked and amazed the crowd at the 11th Annual Meritone Family Festival by establishing a new world standard in Beef Patty's by consuming 14 spicy Beef Patty's ( 5 oz each) in an astonishing 3 minutes 14 seconds! In second place was newcomer Jon "The Pride of Connecticut" Taylor who who mastered the challenging Beef Patty-sequnce in just under the eight minute time limit and showed the competitive eating community that he is a Top-20 caliber Food Warrior. In another fine performance by Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky, who captured the third spot by downing 11 Royal Caribbean Bakery Patty's in eight minutes. Joel has shown in the last 12 months that he has raised his game and is not the same Eater he was in 2007. In fourth was Chris "The American" Schlesinger who has continued his downward spiral, but hopes to redeem himself in the World Reuben Eating Championship next week in Michigan. In fifth was was Paul "Pork Slap" Arcadia who struggled with this challenging caribbean discipline and was only able to manage 7.75 Jamaican Beef Patties. In the amateur division first time competitor Kara Walker from Congers NY, who attends college in Tokyo Japan put on a brilliant beef patty exhibition as she ate an awesome 7 Beef Patties in only four minutes leaving several professional Food Warriors happy she was not competing in the pro division. In second place was Andre Wanliss of Jamaica Queens who also finished 2nd in last years contest. Andre consumed 6 patties in seven minutes improving upon last years 6 patty performance where he had 8 minutes instead of the 7 minutes allocated for the amateur event this year. In third place was the consistent and experienced amateur eater Debbie "The Package" Sisco from Brooklyn New York who consumed a very respectable 5.5 patties in only seven minutes. Kudos to the other amateur contestants, Reynolds Baldwin and Damian Andersen who battled the might beef patty. Pro Division 1. Pete Czerwinski, Ontario Canada 14 Beef Patties in 3:14 $500 North American Beef Patty Eating Champion 2. Jon "Pride of CT" Taylor East Lyme CT 14 Beef Patties in 8:00 minutes $200 3. Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky Laurence Harbor NJ 11 Beef Patties in 8:00 minutes $100 4. Chris "The American" Schlessinger Bohemia NY 9.75 Beef Patties 5. Paul "Porkslap" Arcaria 7.75 Amateur Winners: 1. Kara Walker, Congers NY 7 Patties in four Minutes $200 2. Andre Wanlis Jamaica NY 6 Patties in 7 minutes Ipod 3. Debbie "The Full Package" Sisco 5.5 Patties in 7 minutes DVD playeer *Will have pics posted soon 7/12/08 Another conquest for Hickman-The Steak had no chance! "The Invader" Polishes off 7.5 LB (120 oz) steak in Allentown PA at Gregory's Steak house in 58 minutes,47 seconds.
1. "Furious" Pete Czerwinski 3:13 seconds for 14 5 oz Beef Pattys 2. Jon "The Pride of CT" Taylor 5:18 for 14 5 oz. Patty's 3. "Salt Water" Paul Arcaria 6:32 " " 4. Chris "The American" Schlesinger 7:17 5. Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky 8:45
Eating fans and Food Warriors have patiently awaited information on what Food item would be featured during the Bowie Baysox National Eating Championship on Sunday July 20th at Prince George Stadium in Bowie Maryland. You have been on a roller coaster of anticipation and expectation and we are finally serving notice that the Food item will be none other than our friend the 1/2 LB Hamburger. Prize Structure 1. $500 trophy 2. $200 3. $100
Chris "Please Feast on my Tasty Italian Meatballs" Bartolini has submitted several more Meatball memoirs regarding restaurant qualifiers for the American Meatball Eating Championship to take place on Friday July 18th at the 61st Annual St. Christopher Fiesta, St. from 7:00-8:30pm. With the deadline approaching to qualify we can expect to see allot of activity (Yes, the balls will be bouncing) at Illinois's number one italian restaurant, Bartolini's in Midlothian Illinois.
Frank "The Fork" Wach 6' 300 Lbs of Chicago, Illinois Methodically Destroyed his 12 Meatballs is a Causal 1 Minute 45 Seconds-Wow!
Frank States he is Happy to represent those AARP Eaters over the age of 50.
Frank wanted a senior citizen discount on his qualifying fee, but will need to come back in a few more years Charlie "The Cro" Crothers 6'1" 185Lbs of Oaklawn, Illinois Qualified with a time of 5 Minutes 33 Seconds. Sad Memoirs: Delicious Meatballs vs. Food Warriors: Meatballs win! Mike "KING MANGIA" Burt 6'2' 185 Lbs of Lombard, Illinois qualified for the Event Finishing off his Tasty Bartolini Meatballs in a relaxing 8 Minutes 59 seconds, only to be DQ'd with in the 2 Minute Resting period after the Qualifier. (Use your imagination to guess what might have happened in the two minute no-return period) Chris " Big C" Sanders of Richton Park, Illinois during a Face to Face qualifier with Mark "Harmless' Huguelet after only 4 Meatballs stated he just couldn't go on. Steve "Tiny Hands" Berry of Oaklawn, Illinois who withdrew from the Event in 6 Minutes 45 seconds after consuming 10 of the Best Meatballs that he had ever eaten. Tiny Hands Stated that if he continued BAD Things where going to Happen!!!
1st place: $500 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100 Amateur Division 1. $200 2. Camera 3. DVD ***Coming soon: Chowhound's notoriously inaccurate predictions and more info about this exciting Sunday, July 13th event 7/6/08- Furious Pete takes Swingbelly's by storm-smashes record Pete takes the Swingbelly challenge in Long Beach, Long Island and polishes off Full Slab of St. Louis Ribs, 1/4 lb Pulled Pork, 1/4 lb Brisket, 4 large Wings, 3 Rib Tips, w/ 2 Sides, Texas Toast & Cornbread in a record 10:25. Only 8 others have accomplished this feat, best time was 28 minutes
Czerwinski, hungry for America, pledges to "Eat America" one Burger at a time. Once again, Dignity, Tradition and History were restored in Coney Island on July 4th, 2008 in Brooklyn NY. However, it was not until the water-logged Bread-pudding (formerly known as HD-Buns) and mutilated Hot Dogs along with the Yuppie masses (who haven't yet figured out that Food Drinking is not Food Eating) were removed from the sacred site of Coney Island that the the only actual "eating contest" on July 4th got underway. The 5th Annual Peggy Oneil's Independence Day Hamburger Eating Championship featured the best performances ever in it's five year history. In an ironic twist, it took the great Canadian Food Warrior "Furious Pete" Czerwinski and several big eaters from Brooklyn to show America that food mutilation is a awful way for America to celebrate it's birthday. Also, these brave Food Warriors have shown that the path to honor, respect and dignity can only be achieved when observing picnic style rules.. Once again, the "Iron-Man of Competitive Eating, "Furious Pete" Czerwinski powered his way through 9.75 1/2 lb Hamburgers in only 6 minutes to shatter "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti's record of 7.75 Hamburgers (Set in the 1st Annual Coney Island Hamburger Eating contest in 2004). In second place in an awesome performance, was competitive eating rising star and Brooklyn native William "The Champ" Millender (Former Brooklyn Pizza Eating Champ and current Brooklyn Cheese Eating Champ) who ate a remarkable 6.75 Burgers which would have earned him top honors in previous years. Also, "The Champs" second place finish also represents the best finish ever for a Brooklynite. In third place was another Brooklyn Food Warrior named Robert "Huck" Greenfield who pounded down 5.5 Hamburgers (Would have been 6 but he was penalized 1/2 a Hamburger for Chipmunking) and will be a force to reckon with in the future. Other fine performances were turned in by Japan's own Harayuki "Hal" Fujiwara along Peter "PJ" Chou who was representing "Dirty Jerz". Both Food Warriors finished with an awesome 5.5 Hamburgers. Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky captured the fifth spot by setting a personal record in this event by eating 4.75 Hamburgers. The sixth spot went to Chris "The American" Schlesinger who could not break out of his 2008 slump. Many Chris "The American" fans are quietly wondering whether Schlesinger will ever return to his previous top-15 performance level. Thanks to Eating Contestant "Captain Bob" whose history with Coney Island goes back to the 1930's where he ran a tour boat called the Tropical Storm. Captain Bob thanked AICE for bringing back the spirit, flavor and authenticity of the old Coney Island Eating contests. The Captain confirmed that Old-School Coney Island Food Warriors (Those prior to 1995) would have never tolerated or allowed the disgusting display that characterizes today's Coney Island Weiner Contest. "Captain" Bob set the record for the least amount of Hamburgers Eaten, by gracefully sailing his way through 1.25 Hamburgers. Photos from Event: Food Warriors page1; The Event-Page 2; The Finale-Page 3 *Note: The above contest has impacted AICE rankings and will be updated by the end of the day. Final Standings: 1. "Furious Pete" Czerwinski ONT, CA 9.7 1/2 lb Hamburgers in only 6 minutes *New Record 2. William "The Champ" Millender BKLYN-NY 6.7 3. Robert "Huck" Greenfield BKLYN-NY 5.5 4t. Harayuki "Hal" Fujiwara JAPAN 5.1 4t. Peter "PJ" Chou NJ 5.1 5. Joel "The Cannon" Podelsy NJ 4.7 6. Chris "The American" Schlesinger NY 4.2 7. Matt "Beantown Brawlah" Silvia, MA 4.1 8. Howard "The Bulk" Kaye BKLYN-NY 3.0 9. James "The Intoxicator" Quigley BKLYN-NY 2.7 10. "Baby Monroe" Ultimo NYC 2.5 11. "Captain" Bob Coney Island-NY 1.2 (*New record for least amount eaten) 7/3/08-Peggy O'Neil's 5th Annual Independence Day Hamburger Eating Championship to crown a Brooklyn Champion? A Brooklyn Coney Island Hamburger Eating Champion you say? 2008 could be the first year it crowns a Brooklyn Champ. Rising stars William Millander (Brooklyn Cheese Eating Champ) and Sal Carbone (Two time Bklyn Pizza eating Champion) will step up to the table in order to become Brooklyn's first Coney Island Hamburger Champ. Only once in the history of this contests has a Brooklynite finished in the top three. However, the road to becoming a Brooklyn Hero will be paved with some of the nations most experienced Food Warriors. Chris "The American" Schlesinger, Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky, Gentleman Joe Menchetti and "Furious" Pete Czerwinski will all be dedicated to spoiling Millander & Carbone's coming out party. Chowhound's Notoriously Inaccurate Predictions "Furious" Pete Czerwinski 8.5 Hamburgers "Gentleman" Joe Menchetti 7.25 Sal "The Heart of Brooklyn" Carbone 6.75 Chris "The American" Schlesinger 5.5 William "Coney on My Mind" Millander 4.9 Joel "The Cannon" Podelsky 4.5
6/30/08 3rd Annual, Pastrami Joe's World Reuben Eating Championship to Feature North America's top three Food Warriors-Press Release 6/30/08 Obi-Wing-Kenobi captures another title. Tim "Obi-Wing-Kenobi" Cain seems to be on a roll in his home state of Pennsylvania as he captured the Fast Franks Hot Dog Eating Championship at the Bridgeville Community Days Festival in Western PA, on June 21st, 2008. Tim downed 10 Hot Dogs in 7 minutes (Picnic style). Tim, like several other Food Warriors have shown that if you keep active you will definitely improve your eating game. Tim looks forward to July 20th, where he will compete in the Bowie Baysox Eating Contest (Food item yet to be named). 6/29/08 More Meatball Memos & Memoirs from Midlothian qualifiers
Chris "Please Feast On My Tasty & Traditional Italian Meatballs" Bartolini has submitted two additional Meatball Memoirs in regard to qualifiers for the American Meatball Eating Championship at the famous Bartolini's, Restaurant, Catering & Lounge. In a Memoir dated 6/26/08 "Tasty Ball"s Bartolini writes: Joe "THE MACHINE" Leigh 5'11" 155lbs from Braidwood, Il . Joe who is an accomplished Competitive Eater, who has won a Hot Dog & a Pie Eating Contest at the State Fair. Joe faired well finishing off his Meatballs in a Respectable 3 minutes 23 seconds. Joe stated that he Loves to eat good food and that he never gains any weight." In a Memoir dated 6/25/08 "Tasty Ball"s Bartolini writes: Big T" 6'2" 300 Lbs Torian Vaughan of Cleveland, Mississippi lived up to him moniker today as he casually finished off his 12 Delicious Bartolini Meatballs in a perfectly paced 4 minutes 54 seconds. He said his only goal was to qualify for this Prestigious Event and save His Real Eating Skills for the Main Event.
His reason for qualifying for this event was simple " I like to Eat & I Love Money$$" Stay tuned for more riveting Memos from "Tasty Balls" (Doesn't this stuff read like a meatball novel?)
Current qualifiers & Times: 1. Zika Urosevic 1:06
Premio to sponsor World Italian Sausage Eating Championship in East Boston on July 19th, 2008
AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman reflects; "With authenticity and the high standard for Italian flavor set by the folks from Italia Unita the addition of PREMIO sausage was a logical choice. ." Check out the whole line of products offered by Premio by going to: http://www.premiofoods.com/ecommerce/storeLocator.html
6/28/08-Czerwinski seeks partner for two person Burger Challenge in New Jersey. Apparently "Furious Pete" Czerwinski plans to make a trip to New Jersey's Clinton Station Diner on July 5th, 2008, which offers a bounty for any two man team that could eat their 12.5 Zeus Burger. Please contact Chowhound if you are interested in becoming Pete's partner in crime on July 5th.
6-27-08 Quest to qualify for Bartolini's American Meatball Eating Championship continues.. The path to Meatball Glory can be a difficult and challenging undertaking which can lead to an overwhelming sense of disappointment. Such was the case for a Indiana Food Warrior who gave it his all..literally. The following caption was submitted by Chris "Please Feast On My Tasty & Traditional Italian Meatballs" Bartolini in regard to a recent unsuccessful effort at qualifying for this prestigious event at South-towns #1 Italian Restaurant and Lounge-Bartolini's in Midlothian Illinois: Another one BITES THE DUST!!! Post note: Apparently, the courageous Chuck Sajda was seen driving away from Bartolini's Restaurant blasting the song: "Indiana wants me, but I cant go back now........" Both AICE and Bartolini's sincerely hopes that Chuck will recuperate from his disappointing experience give it another shot. However, the lesson for all Food Warriors attempting to qualify for America's most competitive meatball eating championship is that you should never under-estimate the power of the mighty Bartolini Meatball!
6/26/08 Dickey's National Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown to go National !!! Dickey's and ALL PRO EATING PROMOTIONS will soon be announcing the full details regarding the Dickey's National Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown circuit. Although unconfirmed, preliminary reports seem to suggest that no less than six states, Texas, Virginia, Ohio, California and North Carolina have been identified as possible sites for the Regional Championships where the winners of each regional will go to Dallas Texas in early 2009 for the National Championship. Also, early reports suggest that future regional's will all have two Divisions (Amateur & Professional) and prize structures. Delaware: North East Regional Championship * Winner Furious Pete Czerwinski (17 5.5 oz Pulled Pork Sandwiches)) Ontario Canada April 14th, 2008 Texas: South West Regional Championship Virginia: South East Regional Championship Ohio: Mid West Regional Championship California: Big West Regional Championship North Carolina: Big South Regional Championship Arizona: Grand Canyon Regional Let AICE know why you deserve to be considered for Dickey's Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown. Also, on-line registration, contest details are soon to follow.
There have been "meatful" discussions between AICE and the folks at Black Rock Tavern regarding the development of the first ever National Team Burger Eating Championship (Two person) team event. Although AICE Chairman would not release all the details, he indicated that, "We are close to finalizing details and we have identified, Thursday August 7th, 2008 as a real possibility. Stay tuned for more details regarding this awesome event at the legendary Black Rock Tavern. Correction: Please note that the update listed below regarding the Bowie Baysox Eating Contest is the 20th not the 19th and the correction has been made.
Another article written in the Southtown Star regarding the upcoming 3rd Annual American Meatball Eating Championship in Midlothian Illinois, entitled, "Eatin big in the Southland": Professional eating is gaining momentum - even in the Southland, by David Montgomery. Montgomery writes about competitive eating in the Chicago area and the Bartolini Brothers efforts at establishing the 3rd Annual American Meatball Eating championship as the premier Meatball Eating Contest in America.
6/22/08 Food item will soon be determined and announced for the Bowie Baysox Eating Championship on July 20th, 2008. The format that was originally suggested whereby Eaters consume food between innings will be replaced with a traditional 8-10 minute format involving the possibility of Salad, Grits or Taquitos. The contest will occur after the game. AICE hopes to have this info confirmed real soon along with the name of the sponsor before the middle of next week
The AICE Food Assessment Team has evaluated the "Sandwich Arsenal" offered by the Wakefield Sandwich Company and has, after careful calculations, determined that the total number of sandwiches represented are 22 with a total weight of 8.19 LBS. Apparently, there was some heated discussion among Assessment Team Members regarding which sandwiches may or may not be included as part of the prestigious National Sandwich Eating Championship in Schaumburg Illinois on August 12th, 2008. Certain members of the Assessment Team were accused of showing favoritism toward traditional choices such as the American Classic Sub or the Egg Salad on White while others were accused of trying to stack the contest with "suspicious"choices. When contacted, AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman stated that; "AICE has always been about inclusion and removing any of these sandwiches from the line-up could create feelings of exclusion and loss of sefl-esteem for that particular sandwich.......the last thing I need is to have the Chicken Sandwich Lovers of America protesting at AICE Headquarters because they were excluded from the contest.." When asked what suggestions he has regarding the current conflict,, Chairman Chowhound responded; "The only solution is to have them eat all the darn sandwiches ....." *Stay tuned for more information regarding the National Sandwich Eating Championship along with the "Sandwich Line-up" that AICE Eaters will have to face on Tuesday, August, 12th, 2008. Meatball Update: AICE received the following report from "Restaurateur Extradonaire" Chris "Please Feast On My Tasty Traditional Italian Meatballs" Bartolini (A nickname his wife and family is begging him to surrender) in regard to a qualifier conducted at Southlands number #1 Italian Restaurant &Tavern (yup, that would be Bartolini's): "We had a Face to Face eat off qualifier on Thursday at Bartolini's in front of an anxious crowd that included a writer David Montgomery and a Photographer Matt Grotto from the Daily Southtown/Star a Local Newspaper here on South Side! Mark "Harmless" Huguelet a local from Midlothian, Illinois finished off his 12 Meatballs in a respectable 3:45, He started off strong but could not continue at that pace. Mark did though leave Chris "Big-C" Sanders of Ritchton Park, Il in the Dust. Big-C was the BIG CEASE after only finishing 4 of his meatballs before giving up. Please check out this link for a article on the contest, entitled, "Southlanders step up to the plate -- of meatballs" by David Montgomery of the Southtown Star
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE NATIONAL BEEF PATTY EATING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MIDDLEBURY CT. DATE HAS CHANGED TO JULY 13TH NOT JULY 6TH AS ORIGINALLY INDICATED. On behalf of AICE and Caribbean Food Delights we sincerely apologise for any inconvinience this may have created.
6/18/08 Are You Kidding Me!!!! Meatball Madness continues at Bartolini's restaurant & Catering These were the words that erupted from the unbelieving mouth of AICE chairman, Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman and could be clearly heard in a one mile radius of AICE HQ's in Oceanside New York on Wednesday June 18th, 2008. Chapman, who was notified by Chris Bartolini that the new bar has been set for qualifiers at the Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering in Midlothian Illinois. Zika Urosevic, from Dalton Illinois who stands 6'4" and weighs 300 LBS, smashed the old record of 2:10 by downing 12 delicious Bartolini Meatballs in only 1:06!! The AICE Rankings committee has also received notice of this unbelievable accomplishment and will review and consider ranking Urosevic prior to the July 18th Bartolini's American Meatball Eating Championship at the St. Christopher's 61st Annual Fiesta in Midlothian. It is worth noting that Chris Bartolini, who has been known in the past by family and friends to play a prank or two, has been asked to sign an affidavit and will be administered a lie detector test in order to verify the authenticity of this incredible accomplishment.
6/16/08 The "Sultan of the Sandwich" to be crowned at the Wakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship, August 12th, 2008 in Schaumburg Illinois. ALL PRO EATING PROMOTIONS, AICE and the Wakefield Sandwich Company to join forces for the first ever National Sandwich Eating Championship. Wakefield Sandwich Company, a creation of Eby Brown whole sale distributors, will team up with the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters for the first ever Wakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship. This eating extravaganza which will feature some of America's top Food Warriors and will take place during CSP's Food Service Retail Expo, in Schaumburg Illinois on August 12th, 2008. According to AICE Chairman Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman, "This contest will be the first of its's kind, because it will feature many different sandwich types, from Breakfast Sandwiches to Lunch & Dinner Sandwiches". Chapman adds, "There have been plenty of Sandwich contests before involving individual sandwich types, but there has never been a contest that will feature the multitude and diversity of of sandwiches that will be on display at the Wakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship. Also, Chapman declares, "The winner of this contest will be the true "Sultan of the Sandwich" because he/she will have to ignore the delicious freshness that characterizes these sandwiches while also mastering the diverse terrain and landscape associated with the wide range of Sandwiches types offered in the Wakefield arsenal..." The Wakefield Sandwich Company produces more than 11 Million Sandwiches each year and is based in Springfield Ohio. Wakefield Sandwiches are given a great deal of care and are under the expert supervision of Executive Chef Matt Nichol who has developed products and programs whereby freshness and product diversity have become guiding principles since 1994. For more go to websites Wakefield Sandwich Company and Eby Brown. Please stay tune for more info on this exciting event!
6/15/08 More Pulled-Pork Qualifiers to follow..? Sandwich Showdown to go National..? An astute, unnamed Food Warrior commented on the bright yellow Dickey's contest T-shirts and noticed that the t-shirt read, "North East Division...." shortly afterward, the observant, intelligent and inquisitive Food Fighter reflected on the term "North East Division" and suddenly blurted out; "Could their be other divisions..?"In response the rabid "Chowhound" Chapman abruptly warned him and said, "Hey!.....you have no proof of that and that's how rumors get started..." AIE will continue to investigate any and all rumors and/or leads in regard to Dickey's Barbecue Sandwich Showdown going national. In the mean time, any information or inuendo can be forwarded to Chowhound
AICE would like to send out a special Fathers Day Greeting to the following list of Fathers who are also Food Warriors: If I missed someone please advise! Gentleman Joe Menchetti, Bob "Killer" Kuhns. David "Coondog" O'Karma, Pete "Broken Wing" Maurizio, Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman Elliot "the Savage" Cowely, James “The Food Prowler” Fowler, Mike "Corn-Bin" Andersen, Angel "Trogdilite" Chiraboga, Tim "Obi-Wing-Konobi Cain, Chuck “The Chomper” Davidson, Matt "Goggle" Goodhardt, , David "North Pole" Mitolo, Chris Patton-The Juggernaut
6/14/08- Furious Pete Czerwinski devastates competition at the N.E Pulled-Pork Sandwich Showdown For those that have doubted or second guessed the eating prowess of "Furious Pete" Czerwinski you need only to look at the incredibly dominating jaw dropping eating exhibition conducted by the 22 year old Canadian Body Builder and Engineer on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Dover Delaware. The Food Fight, consisted of two five minute qualifying rounds followed by a three minute championship speed round. Czerwinski, with the exception of 2nd place finisher Ian "The Invader" Hickman, easily consumed more 5.5 oz Pulled Pork Sandwiches in five minutes than than the other finalist were able to consume in 8 minutes! In the minds of many "Furious Pete" supporters, the Dickey's NE Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown Eating Championship represents a first step in his inevitable conquest to become North America's #1 Food Warrior. However, Czerwinski, who dismisses the significance and importance of becoming the World's Best Food Warrior, has been quoted as saying; "I could care less about being number one....I just want to keep having fun and I am honored and look forward to future competitions against the Great Menchetti and Goose Gilbert and other good AICE Eaters I will have the pleasure and privilege of meeting this summer..."
Ian "The Invader, Owner-Adolfo Bengzon, " Furious Pete", "Big Bess" & "Chowhound" 1. Furious Pete Czerwinski, Canada 17.0 $500 2. Ian 'the Invader' Hickman VA 12.0 $250 3. James “Big Bess” Besser VA 8.4 $100 4t. Ravenous Ray Gamble DE 7.0 4t. Keith "Templeton the Rat" Koyanagi, DE 7.0 5 Spencer "The Green Machine" Green DE 6.3 6t. Wilson "Teege" Gillipsie DE 5.5 6t. Michael "The Sauce Man" Allen DE 5.5 Other contestants: Justin Curley, Kristan Curley and Corey Curley, Meghan Haugh, Brian Spencer, Ryan "Bg White" Doherty Thanks to all the wonderful staff at Dickey's Barbecue in Dover Delaware for their hard work in making this contest fun and enjoyable. *** Pictures will be posted real soon
6/12/-08 The Balls keep bouncing at Bartolini's, producing two more sub 3:00 minute qualifiers
Another brother team has tentatively qualified for the American Meatball Eating Championship on July 18th, 2008 by downing 12 Meatball's each under 3:00 minutes. Brad "Scooter" Kenney recorded the best time among yet among the qualifiers by eating his tasty Bartolini Meatballs in a remarkable 2:10 seconds while his brother Christopher "Corndog" Kenny (both of Joliet Illinois) gobbled down the tasty meat-treats in 2:41 seconds. To get the complete list of tentative qualifiers for the Midwest Meatball mayhem go to Bartolini's web site: Bartolini Meatball Roster where names and times are listed.
6/11/08- Delaplane Strawberry Festival photos posted by the Fauquier Times-Democrat: Photo Gallery Article: Meet Your Neighbors: Big Dreams in the Big City (or at least Herndon)
Five in one minute!! Tim "Obi-Wing-Kenobi" Cain sped through five cupcakes in only one minute at the Hot Metal Harley Davidson's 1 year celebration. Tim is requesting that during any future conversations you have with him, that you address him as the "Hot Metal Harley Cup Cake Hog".
6/9/08 David "North Pole" Mitolo joins group of select few who have Conquered the "Outrageous Split" and enters AICE's top 50 Congratulations to David "North Pole" Mitolo who recently conquered the Outrageous Split at BR Frozen Custard in Woodbridge Virginia. "North Pole" was only the fourth person ever to eat this 6 LB(+) monster among 140 who have tried. You can catch him in action at The Outrageous Split. where David finished with an official time of 25 Minutes. Also, "North Poles" eating credentials have been reviewed which consist of two top three finishes in very competitive amateur division contests and he absolutely deserves to be ranked. David plans to compete in the Professional Division of the Bowie Baysox Baseball Eating Championship in July and also plans to catch some other local contests and should climb the ranks with a little more experience. 6/8/08 Chowhound's notoriously inaccurate Predictions for Dickey’s North East Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown Eating Championship, June-14th, 2008
6/7/08 AICE has just heard from "Queen Guttress" AKA Elizabeth "Rubber-Gut" Canady Final details are being worked out and it is likely that her "Highness of Hunger" will be making at least one appearance in the near future. No doubt this 99lb eating machine will have a make a big impact on the standings this summer. "Rubber Gutt" is currently ranked 6th in the Nation, but many feel that she is top 3 material and will be a major player this summer.
Elizabeth finishes off the 9LB Black Rock Burger in 29 minutes in Yaphank NY Dec 07
AICE has not yet confirmed details, but the North East Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown Eating Championship will be covered by a major Philadelphia News Station. Although Dover would typically be out of the range of the Philly News Media, the line up of America's best Food Warriors makes this opportunity as irresistible as a delicious Dickey's Pork Pulled Sandwich. OK Philly guys, come out and plaaayaaay!
The famous New Jersey Hot Dog, the 1/4 LB Windmill Hot Dog will take one year off from their annual National 1/4 LB Hot dog Eating Championship in 2008. Windmill and AICE send its apologies to the Food Warriors who had planned to attend this year. Windmill Hot dogs has become a competitive eating destination and has had some real exciting contests over the years which has featured a "Who's Who" in competitive eating. Bar-A has been the venue for this event and has offered an exciting 20+ environment for the contest. However, Windmill will be seeking a venue which is more akin to their target demographic of families and children for 2009 and beyond.
6/3/08 FYI: The the month of June has been designated by many food enthusiasts as National Dairy Month. So, go ahead and enjoy some some delicious dairy products like a long tall glass of cold milk, Big bowl of Frozen Custard and a super-duper Ice Cream cone. For all of those folks who are lactose intolerant, please accept our apology. 6/3/08 Desperate and scared, Pigs are running loose on streets and pastures of Ontario Canada!
Although we knew that Joshua is going to be a great Eater, its good to see that an article was written about this talented Food Warrior and that his community and local paper is now aware of it. We guarantee that this will not be the last article that you read about Joshua "Jabber Jaws" Currier. Fayetteville Observer: Speed eater hopes to devour competition By April Johnston. There is also a video of Joshua having a lunch The restaurant is empty..Apparently Joshua did not leave any food for other customers
6/1/08-Furious Pete says: "I can't wait until July, Chowhound, I'm starving"
When Furious Pete's friends and family stand next to him they can hear a loud, restless grumbling coming from his stomach. It doesn't matter how many restaurant challenges he conquers or buffets he puts out of business: The only thing that will cure this Champion Food Warrior's hunger pain, is the opportunity to go bite-to-bite with North America's best Gut Gladiators. Furious Pete Czerwinski is hungry darn it, and he plans to shock the world on father's Day weekend, June 14th during the Dickey's North East Pulled Pork Sandwich Showdown Championship in Dover Delaware on July 14th, 2008. . AICE Chairman, Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman states that the addition of Czerwinski to this first time event now creates an amazing match-up between the nations 2nd, 3rd and 4th ranked Food Warriors...Chapman adds, "There is $850 on the table, but that's not all, there will also be a million dollars in pride and bragging rights at stake!".
There may be disagreement whether "Goose" Gilbert is the nations #1 Food Warrior or Gentlemen Joe should be ranked as the nations #1 Food Warrior. However, competitive eating enthusiasts would have to agree that the new rankings feature a nice group of rising stars and several Food Warriors who have stepped up their game. In the category of new stars, there are two recent entrants into the rankings that shine particularly bright: "Furious Pete" Czerwinski and Joshua "Jabber Jaws" Currier. These two "Titans of Grubb" cannot be called rising stars because they went from obscurity to greatness in a flash and never were "rising" but instead, landed squarely in the middle of the competitive eating stage. The anticipation and excitement connected to Czerwinski and Currier and the impact they will have on the AICE landscape will be as huge as their appetites. Currier has already competed against America's 3rd, 8th, 16th ranked Eaters and defeated them soundly. According to those that have viewed him in action, "Jabba Jaws" has an eating style that is powerful and steady. Speaking of powerful and steady,"Furious Pete" Czerwinsk who is also an acclaimed body builder, shocked the world of competitive eating in several video demonstrations where he either broke or set new world eating standards. Shortly after, "The furious one" blazed through the Collegiate Nationals and sent notice that he is, by far, the best collegiate eater in all of North America. Many of Pete's friends, and competitive eating enthusiasts have asserted that Pete is not only the best collegiate food warrior in North America, but are ready to lay claim that "Furious Pete" could potentially be the best speed eater in the world. Of course, both of these new super stars will have the additional pressure of taking on America's best and living up to the high expectations that have been set for them. Also, two Food Warriors who have stepped up their game considerably are Joel "the Cannon" Podelsky and "Sweet" Jill Stoler. "Her sweetness" has recently established a new female standard for pickles and also edged out 16th ranked Chris "The American" Schlesinger at the National Strawberry Eating Championship in Delapane VA. Jill has risen from the 49th position to the 35th position in America as a result of her fantastic early spring performances. In the past year, Podelsky, has captured a New Jersey Cheeseburger Eating title along with the Brooklyn Knish Eating Championship and teamed up with Gentleman Joe Menchetti to capture Team Eating hamburger title in New England. In addition, Podelsky distinguished himself in Chicken Wings. "The Cannon" is definatel a threat to break into the top 20 before 2009. Newcomers James Big Bess Besser (29th) and Karen "Seed-Sucker" Clark (44) have also been two very nice additions to the AICE stables. Q. So what states have the most Food Warriors in the top 50? A. NY, PA and OH are all tied with 6 eaters, followed by NJ-5 and VA- 4, NC & MI-3 5/30/08-Bartolini's Meatball Qualifiers Getting Off to a Great Start!
The Meatball Mayhem is getting under way at Bartolini's Restaurant with several respectable performances already being logged. Click Bartolini Meatball Roster to check out the times and running count of the top Meatball qualifiers and the standings for the the individual Meatball Maniacs. Food Warriors are timed eating 12 Meatballs. So far Mark "The Looper" Mullan leads the pack with an outstanding 2:51 followed by Michael "Pacman" Derong with 3:28 and Stephen Derong 5:21. *Interesting Meatball Fact: Mark "The Looper" would have to maintain that same pace of (12 meatballs for 2:51) for 8 minutes in order to tie the 38 Meatballs-pace set by last years champ and record holder Tom "Goose" Gilbert.
5/30/08 Rankings: Things have been real busy at AICE-HQ the Rankings have been updated
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7/19/08- Preliminary report from East Boston at the Premio World Italian Sausage Eating Championship: Ian "The Invader" Hickman, Mark Lyle-"The Human Vacuum"; Elliot "The Savage" Cowley 
7/19/08- The Fury continues to dominate the Midwest…
7/19/08- Meatball Madness in Midlothian
7/17/08 
Premio World Italian Sausage Eating Championship, Italia Unit Festival E. Boston MA 
Chowhound's Bowie Baysox Burger Bonanza Eating Championship Predictions
Chowhound's 3rd Annual World Rueben Eating Championship Predictions
Meatball Glory Memoirs: Delicious Meatballs vs. Food Warriors, Food Warriors Win! 
7/5/08-Czerwinski saves America with some help from Brooklyn friends
The World Italian Sausage Eating Championship in East Boston Will feature the delicious and original taste of Premio Italian Sausages. 
6/25/08 AICE to team up with Black Rock Tavern in Yaphank, Long Island NY for the National Black Rock Burger Team Eating Championships in Early August 2008. 
6/11/08- Press Release: 
6/10/08 Obi-Wing-Kenobi takes PA Cup Cake Eating title in West Miflin
**These are only Predictions
6/5/08 Windmill Restaurant to take a year off...will seek different venue for 2009 
6/3/08 Joshua "Jabber Jaws" Currier is featured in the Fayetteville Observer in an article entitled "Speed Eater Hopes to Devour Competition."
5/28/08 Goose Gilbert edges Gentleman Joe Menchetti for title of America's #1st Competitive Eater
5/27/08-The Pro & Amateur Division of the National Strawberry Championship can be viewed on Youtube.com: 
5/24/0- Reminder on May 25th from 2-3pm. - The Collegiate Nationals on CBS College Sports Network: (Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Snowboarding, Freeskiing, Flowboarding, and Eating)
5/23/08 CLASH OF THE TITANS!!!!!!!
Gilbert & Menchetti go head to head to determine America's best 
5/24/08-Chowhound's famously inaccurate predictions (but not this time) for the National Strawberry Eating Championship
5-21-08 Chowhound Chapman chomps his way to victory, sets New World Standard at World Pickle Eating Championship
5/20/08 The "Pickle Prophet's" shocking 2008 Carnegie Deli World Pickle Eating Championship predictions: 
5/19/08-Get ready to catch the excitement of the Collegiate Nationals on their recent trailer for the Collegiate Nationals Eating Championship: 