{"id":415,"date":"2009-04-10T14:54:42","date_gmt":"2009-04-10T14:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyfork.com\/the_18_man_vs_food_challenges_page_2\/"},"modified":"2021-04-22T20:00:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T20:00:36","slug":"the_18_man_vs_food_challenges_page_2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyfork.com\/new\/the_18_man_vs_food_challenges_page_2\/","title":{"rendered":"The 18 Man vs. Food Challenges (& How Adam Fared)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n10) Acme Oyster House, New Orleans, LA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: Join the “15 Dozen Club” by eating 180 oysters in one sitting.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Adam was successful.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\n11) Salvador Molly’s, Portland, OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: The “Great Balls of Fire” challenge, which consists of eating five habanero chile cheese fritters covered in habanero sauce. <\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Once again Adam bested another spicy food and had his picture added to the “Wall of Flame.”<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\n12) Beth’s Cafe, Seattle, WA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/em>: Eat the “Southwestern Exposure” 12-egg omelet, along with a full side of hash browns and toast. The omelet is made up of beef brisket chili, salsa, sour cream, and cheddar cheese and weighs in at an imposing 5 pounds.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: With just a couple of bites to go, Adam threw in the towel and was unable to finish the omelet.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: FOOD<\/p>\n

\n13) Orochon Ramen, Los Angeles, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: Finish a serving of the “Special No. 2,” an incredibly spicy soup made with 10 kinds of chilies in the “Hot Ramen Challenge.” <\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Adam won the challenge and earned a pic on the Wall of Bravery.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\n14) Crown Candy Kitchen, St. Louis, MO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: To drink five 24-ounce malt milkshakes in 30 minutes. (The Malt Milkshake Challenge)<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: The five milkshakes were split into 15 glasses, and with just 2 left Adam was unable to keep the other 13 glasses down and had to make a run for the bathroom. <\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: FOOD<\/p>\n

\n15) SmokeEaters Hot Wings, San Jose, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/em>: To eat 12 hot wings smothered in a habanero chili sauce in under 10 minutes, and then wait an additional 5 minutes before drinking anything.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: As has been the case with all spice-related challenges, Adam was once again victorious. <\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\n16) Jack-n-Grill, Denver, CO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: Eat a 7 pound breakfast burrito containing 8 eggs, 1 pound of cheese, 1 pound of green chili, and 1.5 pounds of potatoes.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Adam got about two-thirds of the way through before throwing in the towel.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: FOOD<\/p>\n

\n17) The Roast Grill, North Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Challenge<\/em>: To break the restaurant’s record of 16 hot dogs eaten in 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Adam finished the challenge, eating 17 hot dogs in about 30 minutes, and as the record-holder was awarded the right to rename the challenge the “Man v. Food Hot Dog Challenge.”<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\n18) Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Mario’s Keller Bar, Minneapolis, MN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/em>: Eat a one meter Bratwurst and two side dishes.<\/p>\n

Result<\/em>: Adam finished the challenge successfully and was awarded a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/em>: MAN<\/p>\n

\nFinal Score: Man 11, Food 7<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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