Whats been the easiest food challenge so far?
I’m inclined to say the Dagwood at the Ohio Deli in Columbus. It was a 2 1/2-pound cold cut beauty with a pound of fries to be eaten in under 30 minutes. This bout was the one that helped me realize the importance of developing a specific game plan when tackling the challenges. Most difficult? Everything else. Nah, I mean they’re all tough to some degree. Some because I had a full day of shooting and eating the day prior, others because of what the challenge entails. The Juan in a Million Challenge in Austin and the Sasquatch Burger in Memphis were pretty gnarly, though. The aforementioned Carnivore in Atlanta was a monster, too, though I fared better there. Anything you never want to try again? To be frank — I don’t plan on tackling any of the food challenges a second time. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE doing them — it’s such a rush — part party, part combat, part Coliseum. But I’m not a competitive eater and have no aspirations to be. That’s kinda the point — I’m just a dude who lov
