6 belt-loosening food challenges in Seattle you may not be man enough to complete

Oct 20, 2014, 8:07 AM | Updated: 1:25 pm

Where: Wedgwood Broiler
8230 35th Ave NE

The Challenge: A 72-ounce steak meal, including a dinner salad, a cup of soup, a dinner roll, 10 french fries, a glass of tomato juice, a cup of tea, and a bowl of raspberry sherbet.

The Reward: A free dinner and pride if you can finish faster than Randy Santel (41 minutes and 46 seconds) whose photo is on display here.

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Where: Burger Madness
4117 4th Ave S

The Challenge: Finish a stack of 5 or more patties combo meal.

The Reward: Get your picture on the wall of fame; if you finish a stack of 12 or more patties combo meal under 30 minutes, you receive a $20 gift certificate.

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Where: Zippy's Giant Burgers
9614 14th Ave SW

The Challenge: Named after a Zippy's employee, Luis, a former wrestler and big eater, the King Lou Lou Challenge has been tried by many but completed by only two. The burger: 4 patties, 8 pieces of bacon, grilled onions, quadruple cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato and topped with a "Lil' Zip with Cheese" crown. Man it up: Add a milk shake, side of fries, rings & tots. Wash it down with a bottle of soda.

The Reward: Beat the reigning champ's time of 8 minutes and 52 seconds to finish the King Lou Lou/Man Up combo and win a T-shirt, your photo on the wall ? and some pretty impressive bragging rights.

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Where: Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike St

The Challenge: The 50/50 Burger, Jalapeno Reno, Magic Mushroom Burger, Sams Cheese Burger. Wash it all down with the Sams Bakon Vodka Bloody Mary Masterpiece (of course fries are included.)

The Reward: If you can finish it all within one hour, your picture goes on the wall and you can proudly wear a free T-shirt displaying your incredible and fearless accomplishment. If you can finish the challenge in under 30 minutes, it's on Sam's Tavern.

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Where: Wing Central On the Ave
4524 University Ave

The Challenge: A 22" hot dog called the "Big Dawg"

The Reward: Eat the entire Big Dawg and a pound of fries in order to become an official "BIG DAWG" and win a free T-shirt.

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Where: The Wing Dome
7818 Greenwood Ave N

The Challenge: The participant has seven minutes to eat seven 7-alarm wings to the bone (that means no meat left... only bones). The participant cannot eat or drink anything (other than the 7-alarm wings) during the seven minutes. No napkins allowed. Participant must lick clean any sauce on hands before the seven minutes are up.

The Reward: If you're, as the Wing Dome says, "fueled by pride and greed," bragging rights will be enough.

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Think you’ve got what takes to tackle one of Seattle’s six toughest food challenges? We’re doubtful you’re man enough. You better start training if you want to stand a chance at reaping the rewards from the most massive caloric intake allowed in the Emerald City.

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