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In the News Nov -Dec 2006
AICE in conjunction with sSs Barbecue Barns announce the World Shank Eating Championship to begin January 13th with regional qualifiers. Finals will take place on January 23rd at the Famous Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia. The Shank is a 5.5lb or 2.5kg Beef Monster that has been a target of many Australian deep-belly Eaters and has gained considerable media attention in the land down-under. Currently several radio stations have begun to advertise the contest and have stirred up regional rivalries. Many in the Competitive Eating community believe that this ”call to arms” will no doubt lead to the discovery of many great Australian Food Warriors..” Although Aussies are known to disfavor “rules” they have agreed to allow AICE to sanction the event utilizing picnic style rules. (Maybe Australians are not as crazy as we believe…)
According to AICE Chairman, Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman, “The folks from sSs Barbecue Barns” realized that Australian competitive eating fans did not want to be subjected to the spectacle of mutilated, drenched food and wanted to make this an eating contest not a drinking contest.” What you will see during this contest, will be an authentic Australian “Chow-down” with no eating Gimmicks…” In keeping with Australian culture, style and custom, eaters will be permitted to use the traditional yet “sassy” SSS Barbecue Sauce during the competition. Anyone wishing to enter “The Great Australian Shank Off” can register at their local sSs Barbecue Barn or download register form. Festival Info: Tamworth Musical Festival 12/27/06- To catch an entertaining promotional video done by AICE in their first year go to Grouper.com and put AICE medley in the search box-good stuff for the five minute video. 12/27/06-Coming real soon, the CCEA Canadian Competitive Eaters Association. This organization is affiliated with AICE and it's vision is to promote the sport of Competitive Eating and develop some of the potentially great talent living in the great country of Canada. Look for this website to develop over time and have some of the same features that the AICE website has: Rankings, Records, Eater Resumes, stories, picture galleries, etc.) Also, look for this website to promote some friendly rivalries between America's best Competitive Eaters (AICE Eaters of course) and emerging talent coming from Canada. The young, "Hungry Genius" behind this project is a 18 year old college student (We are not telling you his name yet-you have to come back to the "In the News" section for details and the link for the website. "The Hungry Genius" will also be seeking advise, techinical suppport and possibly spiritual guidance from some of the founders and pioneers of the Independent Competitive Eaters Movement. **We will have link for website REAL SOON
12/27/06-We recently heard from Pete "Broken Wing" Maurizio who has informed AICE that the Pittsburgh Wing Bowl is "on." This year, according to B-Wing, it will be called "One for the Drum." Last year Bob 'Killer' Kuhns took first. Pete has informed AICE, that despite the possibility of National Title Holders Lyle, Payne and Hickman coming to this event, destiny will not allow a non-PA Eater to win this event. History seems to support "Wing's" prophecy because several out of state "Top-Guns of Eating" have learned a cold, hard lesson when trying to capture this title. This lesson can be compared to the German Army in WW2 or Napoleon's unsuccessful attempt to conquer the Soviet Union only to encounter the cold tundra of forbidden lands along with the ice cold resilience of the local populace. To sign-up Out of State registrants. or contact ESPN for more details. The first qualifier is Jan 12th. finals will take place at the Sports Rock Cafe January 26th. 12/26/06- Latke Eating Competition at Zan's Deli: Page 1-Amateur Competition; Page 2-ProEating Competition
Mark Lyle “The Human Vacuum”, Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman, Chris “The American” Schlesinger and Pat “The Lunch Liquidator” Lyons round off the field of top Eaters who have qualified for the Super Bowl Eggstravaganza. Mark Lyle “The Human Vacuum” & Chris “The American” Schlesinger, remarkably, qualified several hours after participating in the National Potato Latke Eating Championship on Sunday, Dec 17th, 2006. Schlesinger and Lyle each casually ate 21 Eggs Each to secure a spot for Super bowl Sunday at the Marina Grille in Brick New Jersey. “Chowhound” and the “Lunch Liquidator” both took a casual approach to the qualifier and ate 26 and 20 eggs respectfully. Grand prize for the winner of the National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship will be $2,500 cash and a trip to Las Vegas.
As we reflect on some of the highlights of our organization and our food warriors we want your feedback on some top 10 moments of 2006. Email ChowHound. Here are the top Memorable Moments from 2005
It is this type of contribution from Fans, Friends, Eaters and Supporters that allowed us to live up to our organizational motto: “AICE, an Eaters Organization with a heart as big as it’s stomach.” It is this fellowship and the desire to “never grow up” that fuels the AICE engine. AICE will continue to work hard to develop events and assist charities and other non-profit organizations in their fund raising efforts while also trying to develop events, which will occupy the landscape of competitive Eating and promote Competitive Eating as a viable marketing tool. Also, we seek to continue our work of restoring integrity and trust among the Eaters and the business community. AICE gives one word of advice to the Competitive Eating Community: Whatever you do, “IT'S GOTTA BE FUN!”
America’s best Competitive Eaters battled for the title undisputed “National Potato Latke Eating Championship” and $700 in prize money at Zan’s Kosher Deli in Lake Grove New York on Sunday December 17th, 2006. In doing so, four Food Warriors crushed the previous record, leaving no doubt that “Lottsa- Latkes” will be the enduring theme for the 2nd Annual Eating Extravaganza. In first place was phenom Tom “Goose” Gilbert (Also known as the “Green Beret of Grub”) who packed away an astonishing 31 Potato Latkes, followed by last years Champion Ian “The Invader” Hickman (Also known as the “Hunk of Hunger”) with an awesome 29.5 Potato Latkes, while Mark Lyle, “The Human Vacuum” gobbled down 27.5 Latkes after getting off to an unusually (and somewhat uncharacteristic) slow start. Bohemia NY native Chris “The American” Schlesinger took fourth place 24.5 Potato Latkes (an increase of 9 latkes from 2005) while Mike “The Real Skinny” Hoffman upped his totals from 15 to 21Latkes. Joel “The Cannon” Podelesky also showed a great deal of improvement from last year and consumed a respectable 17 Latkes compared to last years 11 latke effort.
Special Thanks to honorary Judge Martin Szymanski and of course the Velvet Voice of Competitive Eating Mike Scisco. Huge numbers reported: Pro Competition- 8 minute contest: Tom "Goose" Gilbert 31 latkes; 5.80 pounds Chris "The American" Schlesinger 24 latkes; 4.5 pounds Amateur Competiion-5 minutes: Maxwell 'Max-demon' Doherty 15.75 latkes; 2.95 pounds Paul 'More Please' Enden 12 latkes; 2.25 pounds Mike 'Kid Graz' Graziano 11.9 latkes; 2.23 pounds Joseph Dipaola 11 latkes, 2.06 pounds Debbie the Package Sciso 9 latkes, 1.69 pounds
It has been reported to AICE that at least three Competitive Eaters will attempt to qualify for the National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship on Sunday Dec 17th 2006. "Isn't that the same day as the National Latke Eating Championship, " you ask. "? Yes indeed". "The Human Vacuum", "Chowhound" and "The American" will make a special guest appearance on Sunday evening after the Latke contest in Lake Grove New York. Hopefully the 8 hours between contests will be sufficient recuperation time for these Food Warriors. Also, rumors have circulated that Lew "The Chew" Porchiazzo could also make an appearance at Brick NJ's Marina Grille on Sunday Evening. Several Eating Fans with advanced knowledge of this invasion on Dec 17th have asked why Chowhound, who has been feigning retirement, continues to compete while also publicly claiming to be retired. Chapman's publicist has contacted AICE and has indicated that Chowhound's temporary relapse from retirement should only be seen as an "Eating Exhibition" dedicated to the memory of his deceased Uncle "Old Yeller".
With "The Human Vacuum" now entering the National Latke Eating Championship and Skinny Scott's & Joe Menchetti's withdraw from the contest the following "famously inaccurate predictions" from "Chowhound" are respectfully revised & submitted: Tom "Goose" Gilbert 30.25 Paul "Food Spend'n" Enden 15.75 Joel "The Cannon" Podelesky 14.75
12/12/06- Catch Chowhound Chapman on Long Island News, Channel 12 as he previews the upcoming one and only National Potato Latke Eating Championship. Competitive Eating fans should not be fooled by any pretenders who might be doing a latke eating contest. America's Best Eaters will be in Lake Grove NY on Dec 17th, 2006.
There is no other way of saying it: "Skinny Scott" is a great guy and a class act who enjoyed the competition as well as the fun and humor of Competitive Eating. Unlike the many unrestrained ego's that run amok in the world of competitive eating, “Skinny Scott” Soifer was always a gentleman, great competitor who exemplified sportsmanship. according to AICE Chairman Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman, “Skinny Scott” always had a healthy perspective and a balanced approach when it came to Competitive Eating. Although Scott really enjoyed competitive eating he lived a very balanced life and always put family, friends and work in their appropriate ascendancy of importance.” Also, says Chapman, Although “Skinny” was a fierce competitor he understood the fun and silliness that are intrinsic to a truly successful competitive eating event…” “Skinny” was particularly attracted to events that featured Deli items and established himself as one of the greatest Matzo Ball Eaters of all time and is recognized as the Queens Matzo Ball Eating Champion. Soifer battled and defeated many of Competitive Eating's biggest names in his pursuit of Matzo Ball supremacy. In Scott's last two years of his six year Eating career he attempted to regain the stature he had during his first four years but competitive eating (and rightfully so) took a back seat to increased work commitments and new responsibilities as a Father of a newborn son. Scott's last two years as an independent competitive eater were not without merit. "Skinny Scott" had two very respectable second place finishes at a National and NY State Eating Championship (Latkes and Eggs). Skinny Scott Soifer’s quite leadership, character and integrity were his personal trademarks. Scott has advised AICE that he is still a big fan of Competitive Eating and even though he won't be competing anymore, he will stay in touch and let us know how he is doing. Scott, Thanks for all you have done for Competitive Eating, we are going to miss you man! 12/10/06-Lyle downs 39 Eggs to set bar for National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship His goal was 50 but nobody who has ever done a five minute Hard Boiled Egg Eating Contest would fault Mark Lyle for only doing 39 eggs. . Despite "The Vacuums" unsuccessful attempt at 50 eggs we at AICE still regard him as "Cool Hand Lyle" and among America's best! Unfortunately, "Gentleman Joe Menchetti" will not be able to compete in the 2nd Annual National Latke Eating Championship that was rescheduled for Dec 17th, 2006. However, Mark "The Human Vacuum" Lyle has indicated that he will be competing in this event. 12/8/06-"Cool Hand Lyle..........?" The Vacuum attempts to establish new standard for Eggs while searching for new talent in Marietta Ohio. Mark "The Human Vacuum" Lyle who continues to make his Mark at the competitive eating table and has had a fantastic 2006, will also be on the "competitive-eating scouting trail" when he competes at the Locker Room Sports Bar in Marietta Ohio tonight. Lyle, the Director of Research and Development for AICE, will not only bring his desire to establish a new standard for the five minute Hard Boiled Egg Eating Contest (And will forever be known as "Cool Hand Lyle" should he succeed) believes his beloved home state of Ohio has plenty of undiscovered eating talent. In an effort to identify additional competitive eating talent in the "Buckeye State" Lyle will be making an offer on behalf of AICE that any local contestant who is able to defeat him will receive sponsorship to the American Meatball Eating Championship in Midlothian Illinois in March 2007. Mark was asked about the prospects of participating in the upcoming National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship in Brick, NJ for which he replied, "No comment.." 12/6/06- Please note the Date has CHANGED for the Zan'd Deli National Potato Latke Eating Championship. The new date is December 17th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Check-in wilnow be 11:00 AM instead of 11:30 AM.
"Gentleman" Joe Menchetti sent a strong message to his competitors that he will not be "flying the coupe" on Super bowl Sunday and that he should be the favorite. Also, rumors have been circulating that one of AICE's most decorated Good Warriors (Menchetti) has been avoiding phenom "Goose Gilbert." Menchetti's super performance certainly sends a message that it will take an extraordinary act of cannibalism for Gilbert to win on Super bowl Sunday. In other "Egg News" AICE has received notice from "Chowhound" Chapman and Chris "The American" Schlesinger that they will also be competing in the National Hard boiled Egg Eating Championship and will be qualifying in the very near Future. Chris "The American" is the current New York State Speed Egg Eating Champ and should give "heavy hitters" Gilbert and Menchetti a run for their money.
Amateur Division at the National Potato Latke Eating Championship is shaping up to be an exciting affair. Mike "Kid Grazz" Graziano of Mastic Long Island along with Dan "The Jewish Guy" Nudel from Connecticut and Debbie "The Package" Sisco from Brooklyn will all be seeking the Amateur Long Island Potato Latke Title and also taking a shot for Pro Prize money (Amateur contestants who do well enough to place in the Professional Contest are eligible for winning pro prize money). Also, other colorful characters will be on hand such as the Kosher Kowboy, Benjamin Fertig, Alexander "Big Boss" Seirra and the 105 lb Hui Juliet Lee and "Big John" Rathburn and Danielle Thomson. Chowhound's famously inaccurate predictions for upcoming 2nd Annual National Potato Latke Eating Championship: 12/2/06-There has been a strong interest among many first time competitors to participate in the prestigious Latke Eating Contest at Zan’s Deli. It has been decided that two divisions will be represented, an Amateur division and a Professional division. Prizes money for the contests are as follows Pro Division 1st Place $400 and a Trophy and recognition as the National Potato Latke Eating Champ Amateur Division 1st Place $50- Gift Certificate and a Medallion recognized as the Long Island Latke Eating Champ
11/27/06-Mid-West Chili Eating Championship; 2/17/07 in North Canton, Ohio sponsored by the North Canton Rotary Club of Canton Ohio. This Championship Eating Extravaganza will be added to the Rotary’s popular annual fund raiser, “The Chili Open”. On-Line Registration 11/23/06-Stuffing your face- Competitive eaters bust a gut for cash, glory and kicks. By Jon Filson, TORONTO STAR 11/23/06-Eaters pig out at rib competition. By Sam Knowlton, Lansing Current. Article about the contest and photo gallery. October 15, 2006 World Championship Rib Eating Contest during their Hogtober Fest celebration. Mark Lyle "the Human Vacuum takes 1st place. 11/23/06- The 14th Street Y Presents KOSHER-STYLE COUNTY FAIR One Cup Exploration, A Dash of Cook-off, One Tablespoon Sideshow and a Pinch of Taste Temptations! Click for details 11/21/06- No room for dessert; Competitive eaters down record amounts of cookies, back bacon at casino contest by John Robbins, Niagara Falls Review. Click for article
If you are Tom 'Goose' Gilbert and you didn’t listen to the age old advise of Moms everywhere to “Drink all of your milk!”, then 80 cookies is NOT enough!! Tom 'Goose' Gilbert put on a miraculous performance by downing 80 chocolate cream filled cookies in only 5 minutes only to discover that he did not finish a small amount of milk which was resulted in a disqualification. AICE Chairman, Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman stated; “It’s easy to understand Tom’s disappointment especially considering how dominating his performance was. … However, most eaters can point to at least one experience where they have stumbled in a very similar way. Like most other great food warriors, Tom will learn from his mistake and show the world that he is among the best..” The 51 year old King George Van Laar performed steadily to capture The World Milk and Cookie Eating titles by eating a respectable 59 cookies and showing the younger eaters that some of the old guys still have some gas left in their tank . In second place was Mark Lyle-'The Human Vacuum' who gobbled 58 cookies although he did not have any functional use of his right arm. In third place went to crowd favorite Chris 'The American' Schlesinger who took a close 3rd by downing 57 cookies. Derek 'Wing-Tut Payne chowed down nearly 50 Cookies (49 1/4 cookies) for 4th place. In the National Canadian Back Bacon and Bun Eating Championship Goose Gilbert gained redemption by eating 7.5 6oz sandwiches. In second place was rising star and William & Patterson University Offensive Tackle Lew 'The Chew' Porchiazzio with 6.5 sandwiches. Third place went to the gallant and gutty Mark Lyle-'The Human Vacuum who consumed 5 2/3 sandwiches despite having absolutely no use of his right arm. Lyle may not have captured another eating title in Canada in 2006, but he certainly gained recognition as the toughest Eater in North America on November 18th, 2006. World Milk & Cookies Eating Championship 1. King George Van Laar: 59 Cookies & 1 Liter of Milk Cookies and Milk-Amateur division: 1. Nick "The Full Story" Dettore PA 40 Cookies and 1 Liter of milk Stephanie "no quit" Yurkovich PA 31 Cookies and 1 Liter of milk *The Bear defeated Stephanie in a 1:30 Eat off. National Canadian Back Bacon and Bun Eating Championship 1. Tom “Goose” Gilbert 7.50 Canadian Back Bacon & Bun-Amateur division 1. Erik "Hurricane" Mikkelsaar, Welland, Ont, CA 4.25 Sandwiches 3. Bryan "Big Bacon" Burd Canada 3.5 Sandwiches
11/17/06-AICE has been notified about regarding the NYC Amateur Kosher Hot Dog Eating Championship. This event will be part of a bigger celebration entitled "Kosher County Fair" on November 29th at the 14th Street Y. As a measure of respect for Kosher Hot Dogs, Picnic/Kosher style rules will be strictly enforced. Come early and experience the Kosher-Style Picnic Fair and get a taste of Jewish culture and tradition. Contact Alyssa Abrahamson: Click for additonal info-If you are interested in attending.
11/12/06- Congratulations to Joel 'The Cannon" Podelesky who recently qualified for the semi finals for the Court Jester Annual 2 minute Chicken Wing Eating Contest. The Cannon will also attempt to Qualify for the National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship in Brick, NJ. 11/12/06 ChowHound's Predictions for Casino Niagara are in... World Cookies and Milk Eating Competition: 1st Place 77 cookies-Goose Gilbert 2nd Place 74 Joe Menchetti 3rd Place 70 Wing Tut 4th Place tie- 69 King George and Th Human Vacuum 5th Place- 67 Chris The American 6th Place 64- The Savage 7th Place- 61- Lew The Chew 8th Place- 54 The Cannon National Canadian Back Bacon and Bun Eating Competition: 1st Place- King George with 13 2nd Place- Mark Lyle with 12 1/4 3rd Place- Gentleman Joe with 11 3/4 4th Place- Goose Gilbert with 11 1/2 5th Place- Lew The Chew with 10 6th Place- Wing Tug with 9 3/4 7th Place The Savage with 9 1/2 8th Place The American with 8 9th Place- The Cannon with 7 1/4
The Colossus of Clinton Tipping the scales at 105 pounds, the "Colossus of Clinton" was unveiled at the Clinton Station Diner Oct. 28 during a world championship eating contest that drew contestants from around the country.
King Van Laar (a.k.a. George Van Laar of Roselle), has a closer look at the burger, which included 60 pounds of chopped meat; a 30-pound roll; 10 pounds of American cheese, and trimmed with lettuce, tomatoes and onions.
Mike Zambas, owner of the diner, has submitted documentation to the Guinness Book of World Records and is waiting to hear whether the "Colossus" qualifies as "The World's Biggest Hamburger." The Colossus is the heaviest burger on the diner's menu, dwarfing the 50-pound Mt. Olympus and 12.5-pound Zeus. 11/2/06-Leave your cutlery and table manners at the door: ‘Eat Your Face Off’ eating competition returns to Casino Niagara Two new world championships to be decided at ‘Eat Your Face Off II’ Press Release
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The Amateur contest was filled with excitement as the unconventional 18 year old Maxwell “Max-Demon” Doherty, accompanied by his lovely girlfriend shocked the crowd with an amazing 15.5 Latke performance in only five minutes. The 6’6” sub 200 lb Demon quickly became a crowd favorite as he quickly separated himself from the other contestants utilizing a style that can only be described as intensely funny however effective. AICE Chairman Arnie “Chowhound” Chapman who emceed the event could not restrain himself as he delighted in the exquisite silliness and intensity demonstrated by this young man: “This young man symbolizes the spirit of AICE, combining both eating ability and shtick” Also, Chapman asserts, “I’m sure you will be seeing plenty more of “Max-Demon” in the future where he will certainly continue the tradition of great long Island Eaters.. I can’t wait.” In second place was New Brunswick NJ native Paul “More Please” Endien who ate a respectable 12 Latkes followed by Mastic Long Island’s own Mike “Kid Graz” Graziano with 11.9 Latkes. Kudos to Joseph Dipaola (11.0) and Debbie “The Package” Sisco (9).
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