Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Conversation Bites If We're Gonna be Fat, We Might as Well Be Notable
Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:58 PM
I have to admit Man vs. Food on The Travel Channel is a guilty pleasure of mine. Adam Richmond seems to be a likable dude and he does uncover some real dining gems in the cities he visits. Of course, most of the show revolves around eating something bigger than his head or too spicy for human consumption.
In interviews he has mentioned that Nashville is on his list of cities he'd like to visit, and he's already been to Memphis. For a disgustingly entertaining list of "gut-busting" challenges, take a couple Rolaids and visit this website. We don't have any restaurants that I can think of that feature a gastronomic challenge other than Hooters Three Mile Island chicken wings dare on their menu that is no different from any of their other locations across the country. Sure, Prince's Hot Chicken would be a natural option for him, but that's a challenge for anyone who walks in the door.
What else would you suggest he attempt if and when Adam visits the midstate? Think volume and degree of difficulty. It doesn't have to be nasty food, so the 10 bagger of Krystals and six-pack of Schaefer Light in an hour attempt that I made in high school is right out.
Be creative and maybe we can convince Adam to point the gastromobile in our direction.
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I agree, I can't think of any places around here with "official" eating challenges. If I were going to create one, it would have to be at Prince's. Maybe eating an extra hot breast and wing plate, with a side fries and slaw in 15 minutes?
Other than that, how about some amount of Varallo's chili and tamales?
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Probably wouldn't pose much of a challenge to him but the Fat Mo's loaded Super Deluxe (27oz. of burger with Mustard, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Grilled Onions & Mushrooms, Bacon, B-B-Q Sauce, & Jalapenos) might be a good appetizer.
I did it in High School without too much difficulty. But sadly that was before my metabolism caught a train for the coast and the lingering threat of heart disease rented out its old room...
Nothing official comes to mind but Prince's would be great.
He could always visit the often over-rated Pancake Pantry. How about Loveless? Are there any all you can eat catfish places still around?
Since we rank a veritable zero on the original scale in comparison with the places he frequents, he could simply make Nashville his designated location to try IHOP's all you can eat pancake special. And then hit the Shoney's bar o'his choice. blech.
As for Prince's - I have to say it's not contest material. Personal safety and all that aside, eating it fast simply isn't the most difficult part - eating it S-L-O-W is where the challenge lies. You have to let each swallow take its toll, else you're just getting through it and not actually savoring it.
How about some restaurant make a special buffet dinner using ingredients from the inventory seized by the US Marshals at Wen Feng Trading Company?
Judge Bean's has a deal where if you can finish their "Quintuple Bypass" burger, it's free and you get your picture on the wall.
I think Biscuit House in East Nashville has a similar deal with their burger, too.
I would imagine the episode would start at loveless, then go to the (overrated pancake pantry), then prince's, then the challenge would be piranha's 10lb cheesesteak challenge.
I enjoy this show as well, but I'll have to say I'm not exactly saddened that Nashville doesn't have a place that offers a 40 lb Big and Rich Ghost Chili Burrito. We've got enough stereotypes to fight off as it is.
That being said, I'm sure the folks at Martin's could put together something he couldn't handle.
How about hot fish sandwiches? They're not that spicy but I find just the standard catfish sandwich from East Side Fish pretty gut-busting.
