{"id":116395,"date":"2005-05-25T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2005-05-25T22:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/media-alert-schnacks-hot-dog-eating-contest-memorial-day-may-30th-in-brooklyn-ny\/"},"modified":"2005-05-25T18:14:00","modified_gmt":"2005-05-25T22:14:00","slug":"media-alert-schnacks-hot-dog-eating-contest-memorial-day-may-30th-in-brooklyn-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/media-alert-schnacks-hot-dog-eating-contest-memorial-day-may-30th-in-brooklyn-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Alert: Schnack’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Memorial Day (May 30th) in Brooklyn NY"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS SOURCE: Schnack Restaurant Shnack Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BROOKLYN, NY – May 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Schnack Restaurant (www.schnackdog.com) is proud to announce its 1st Annual Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Ferris Stahl-Meyer. The contest will start at 1pm at Schnack, 122 Union St., Brooklyn, NY 11231. Additional sponsors include: NY Water Taxi, American Stevedoring, Jever Pilsener Beer & Caputo’s Bakery.<\/p>\n

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Photo Caption: It takes a ‘hero’ to eat Schnack’s 30 inch Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog.<\/i><\/p>\n

– Brooklyn’s Borough President has confirmed attendance.<\/p>\n

– Photographs are available of Schnack’s GIANT 30 inch hot dog!<\/p>\n

– Real New York City food for Real People!<\/p>\n

Schnack’s contestants will eat a SINGLE 30-inch Stahl-Meyer hot dog; the first one to finish wins. The 28 inch bun is custom made for the contest by Caputo’s Bakery.<\/p>\n

Early this month Schnack held open heats and have the semi-final eaters ready to go. Who will be the Champ?<\/p>\n

Our rules are simple. <\/p>\n

\t1) No deconstructing of the dog and\/or bun.<\/p>\n

\t2) Breaking off portions of the dog and bun together are allowed.<\/p>\n

\t3) Swallowing without sufficient chewing is grounds for disqualification (based solely on the judges’ determination).<\/p>\n

\t4) The contest is open to any person of 18 years or older, in good health, who is not affiliated with Schnack or any of the sponsors or competitors.<\/p>\n

\t5) Contestants and winner agree to allow use of their likeness in advertising and promotion before, during and after the contest.<\/p>\n

\t6) Contestants 21 years or older can wash down their dog with a cold mug of Jever Pilsener beer during or after the contest. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Dog:<\/p>\n

Many hot dogs have received their start in NYC but the Stahl-Meyer dog is still made in the Bronx as it has been since 1836. Schnack’s contest dog is Stahl-Meyer’s regular “flavored for New York” hot dog custom-made in NYC into a 30-inch dog. The NY Times called this hot dog, “…snappy with underlying garlic and spicy flavors…” As served at Schnack, it was rated the #1 hot dog in NYC 2003 by the Village Voice.<\/p>\n

The Bun:<\/p>\n

Caputo’s Bakery has been baking in Brooklyn since 1905; they are making a custom 28 inch hot dog bun for this contest and for the preliminary events.<\/p>\n

The Prize:<\/p>\n

The winner will receive prizes from the NY Water Taxi, Stahl-Meyer, Caputo’s, Jever Pilsener Beer and Schnack. Schnack $100 Gift Cert., Stahl-Meyer $200 check, American Stevedoring $100 check, NY Watertaxi tickets and t-shirts and hats worth $150.00, Jever Pilsner GIFT (TBA), Caputo’s Bakery Gift Certificate amount (TBA).<\/p>\n

FREE Food and BEER:<\/p>\n

Everyone can try one of our dogs, as we are giving away for free, regular Stahl-Meyer hot dogs from 11am to 1pm on Memorial Day. At 2pm to close we are selling the same dogs for 1\/2 price AND person who orders at least one dog gets a free 8 ounces of Jever Pilsner Beer.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/p>\n

The preliminary heats where held at Schnack, 122 Union St on the 21st and 22nd of May. We have a bunch of really fast eaters and they are ready to go!<\/p>\n

The final event will be held here as well. It starts @ 1pm.<\/p>\n

About Sponsors:<\/p>\n

Main Media Contact is Schnack is a joint venture between Harry Hawk, Alan Harding and Jim Mamary founded in 2003 and located at 122 Union St., Brooklyn NY, 718 855 2879 serving food 7 days from 11am to 1am, closing at 2am. Contact Harry Hawk at 917 406 4893.
— www.schnackdog.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stahl-Meyer (Ferris Stahl Meyer) is located at 1560 Boone Ave in The Bronx, NY. (718) 328-0059. Stahl-Meyer has been making great hot dogs since 1836.<\/p>\n

NY Water Taxi is located at 499 Van Brunt Street 8B. Brooklyn NY 11231. Contact Travis Noyce at 212 742 1969 x 207 — http:\/\/www.nywatertaxi.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Caputo’s Bakery is located at 329 Court Street between Sackett and Union Streets (718) 875-6871. Caputo’s is a family run bakery founded in 1905. Contact James Caputo.<\/p>\n

Jever Pilsener Beer is imported to the US by Raven Brands, Inc. Contact Ed Raven at 917 750 1541. Jever Pilsener beer is brewed in Jever Germany. <\/p>\n

American Stevedoring, Inc., Red Hook Marine Terminal, Brooklyn, NY 11231, contact Matt Yates, 917 709 0461.<\/p>\n

Online Blog for Schanck: http:\/\/schnackdog.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

News issued by: Schnack Restaurant (Shnack, Inc.)<\/p>\n

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Original Story ID: (407) :: 2005-05-0525-007<\/small><\/p>\n

Original Keywords: Schnack Restaurant, Shnack, Inc., Brooklyn, New York news, Hot Dog Eating Contest Memorial Day, Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog, Schnack’s GIANT 30 inch hot dog Schnack Restaurant (Shnack, Inc.) <\/small><\/p>\n

NEWS SOURCE: Schnack Restaurant Shnack Inc.<\/strong> | Published: 2005-05-25 18:14:00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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