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Here are some past posts about locations in this state:

La Mina, Bakersfield
Originally posted by: chris82csub
There is a Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield, California called "La Mina". They have a burrito challenge in which anyone who can eat two burritos in under 1 hour eats for free. If someone can eat three in under 1 hour that person receives $50. My friend is the only person in the history of the restaurant to finish two burritos. Here is a video clip of him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UngkawZUksw-

Basque, Bakersfield
Originally posted by: bobgh
Bakersfield California has six Basque restaurants. Each with huge amounts of food at reasonable prices.

Sonora Cantina, Big Bear Lake
Originally posted by: pncynkar
AT the Sonora Cantina in Big Bear Lake, California there s a challenge that I doubt Adam can conquer. Not for the faint of heart. Probably the biggest burrito in the world Ö and if you can finish it in 45 minutes or less you become an instant celebrity and *win a T-shirt proclaiming your victory over "Big Juan". The "Big Juan" contains 4 meats, cheese, beans, lettuce, rice, sliced olives, green onions & tomatoes. Bon Appetite, Gringo!!

Pinedell Resort, Clearlake
Originally posted by: cornnut02
This little known deli and pizzeria is located right on the lake. Their pizza and sandwiches are incredible! The owners are such warm and inviting people who bought an old 1920's resort and personally remodeled it back to its original splendor. Everything is homemade and they only use fresh ingredients. Their large combo pizza is massively piled with toppings four inches high and baked in a stone oven. Trust me - make the drive out Lakeshore Drive (or arrive by boat and dock on their pier) and enjoy this awesome food while sitting outside and enjoying the scenery. I eat there twice a week!

Heroes, Fullerton
Originally posted by: macdaddyant1270
can you eat six of them, a half-pound of bacon, and a bowl of fruit.... if you think you can you should check out the restaurant "Heroes" in Fullerton, California

Andre's Cafe Maddog Burger, Lodi
Originally posted by: kevoinitch
Try the mad dog burger challenge in Lodi, Ca.

49'rs Tavern, Long Beach
Originally posted by: mp107408
I love the show! I hope you'll consider coming to beautiful Long Beach, CA. We've got a TON of great eateries, but the challenge is at 49er Tavern. They have a Triple Bypass Challenge.
Here's the challenge:
49'rs Tavern
Triple By-pass Challenge
Eat three (3) Triple By-pass burgers in the record time* and we will pay you $200.00
This record time was established in 1999 by Sean Alvarado.
* 5 Minutes and 16 Seconds

El Tepeyak, Los Angeles
Originally posted by: johnboy
El Tepeyak is a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles that serves out of this world authentic Mexican food, however they are probably most known for their huge pillow burritos (the Hollenbeck is one) Another one of their burritos is called "Manuels Special" I believe it is three times the size of their regular big burritos. Contains rice beans, guacamole, pork that is cooked in this tomatoes and onions mixture I am not sure the actual term is but this pork mixture is in the burrito and on top with cheese and it sooo good.
Adam must try this if he comes to LA

El Nopal, Los Angeles
Originally posted by: schmee1212
This great spot has been around for 35 years and is home of the pregnant burrito! A beast of a burrito loaded with chicken, avocado and onions then covered with sauce and cheese. It is amazing, but be sure you can only eat just one because of there monster size.

Orochon, Los Angeles
Originally posted by: mazdacozmo
Orochon specializes in ramen soup. You choose from non-spicy to special 2. If you order the special 2 and finish in half an hour you get your picture put on the wall of bravery. Don't forget to get the Cha-Shu pork slice, it melts in your mouth.

Cliffs Texas Style Burrito, Los Angeles
Originally posted by: swenjackson
Cliff's Texas Style MACHO BURRITO is the best and biggest in Los Angeles, CA - if not the world. Large enough to feed a football team or large family and his secret recipe will keep you coming back for more. Betcha can't eat it all in one sitting Adam.

Mi Pueblo Taqueria, Novato
Originally posted by: hawkcircle
You should try the Abuelo Macho Burrito from the Mi Pueblo Taqueria in Novato, CA. About the size of 4-5 full size burritos, the menu says that if you can finish it, it's free! Given the size of one normal burrito at Mi Pueblo Taqueria, I can't even imagine what the Abuelo is like.... I think it'd be right up your alley, man.

Mi Pueblo, Novato
Originally posted by: fatkids
Novato, California just a short drive north from San Francisco, there is an authentic Mexican restaurant called Mi Pueblo. They have your normal everyday tacos and what not but there’s one thing you will not always see on a menu. The Abuelo Macho an 11 lb mix of MEAT, beans, rice and all that other good stuff!! Adam Richman, I dare you to stomach this beast!!! If you do, you get your picture on the wall and will be remember forever!!!

Jim Denny's Ultimate breakfast challenge, Sacramento
Originally posted by: randy22
This place, in Sacramento, CA,(916-443-9655) has been an institution for downtown breakfast and burger enthusiasts since 1934. You have to try their breakfast, especially their HUGE pancakes. You better bring your appetite if you’re going to take these on. They used to have an ultimate breakfast challenge, where contestants would try to eat a gigantic breakfast in as little time as they could. Last I checked, a local celebrity, by the name of Mark S. Allen, held the record. I am sure they would revive the old tradition if you came to town. Are you up for the challenge?

Nationwide Freezer Meats, Sacramento
Originally posted by: wozman
Head out to Sacramento and stop by Nationwide Freezer Meats to feast on the best burgers in the known world and take on their biggest burger challenge. Pay off is a photograph on the wall. There are lots of great spots around Sacramento for a show.

Chris Webber's Center Court, Sacramento
Originally posted by: bnelson312
Chris Webber has a giant hamburger on his menu in Sacramento that no one has been able to finish. He challenged anyone who can finish the hamburger will not be charged for the hamburger.

Squeeze Inn, Sacramento
Originally posted by: leatherface
The Squeeze inn in Sacramento Ca is the most famous burger in Northern Ca known for its curtain of fried cheese for each patty ordered cooked right into the burger itself. The former record was 9 patties 6 years ago. Executioner polished off the challenge with an extra patty added making it 10 patties. This was on the local news and Executioner calls out the challenge to Adam HIMSELF! You will never beat me! I am the Executioner! Feel my wrath!

Broken Yolk Café, San Diego
Originally posted by: dimitroula20
Broken Yolk Café Special (For the iron man or woman) A dozen-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions, American cheese and smothered with our chili and more cheese. On the other half of a 15-inch pizza pan is a generous pile of homefries and two biscuits. The Broken Yolk Special is Free if you eat it all within an hour. *For one person only and there is a one-hour time limit. Winners will go down in history on our
Hall of Fame Plaque.

Luigi's at the Beach, San Diego
Originally posted by: heyyou
Eat an entire XL pizza (30") in under an hour, get your picture on the wall and a T-shirt.
It's also in San Diego, CA, how can you beat that?

Swans Oyster Depot, San Francisco
Originally posted by: michellef
I would if you take a trip to San Francisco and eat at the Swans Oyster Depot. It's been around for 100 years and owned by one family. It's a small place with a bar and stools and you can watch them prepare your seafood right there. All product comes in fresh daily, straight from the coast and they have some kick *** clam chowder (and I hate clams!) and a great atmosphere.

Iguanas Taqueria, San Jose
Originally posted by: terricel9
Next time you're in California, you might want to visit downtown San Jose's Iguanas taqueria - home of the five-pound Burritozilla. Their motto? "Burritos as big as your head." Not only are they big but they are absolutely delicious. The Burritozilla is (I think) 14" of flour tortilla stuffed with Mexican rice, your choice of beans, your choice of meat, fresh salsa and guac, cheese and sour cream. Do not forget your side of their signature orange sauce - super hot with a rich, smoky flavor!

Smoke Eaters, San Jose
Originally posted by: rolercstrluvr
Hey, I’ve got a challenge for ya. Come to Smoke Eaters in San Jose to try out our 911 challenge. You have to eat I think it was like 12 wings with the hottest sauce you could ever imagine. Plus if you win, you get your picture taken and put on the wall of winners. Good Luck to ya if you take the challenge.

Firestarters, San Jose
Originally posted by: bmxer25
you thought that your hot wing challenge was hard?
eat a few wings at firestarters in San Jose California there 911 challenge is almost unbeatable info on the challenge here
http://www.universitychicken.com/911-challenge.php

Pizza Party, Santa Clara
Originally posted by: bearsilber
They have a Belly Buster Challenge that is awesome! I was the first to ever successfully complete it and shortly after Joey Chestnut did it:
http://www.pizzapartyonline.com/bellybuster.html

Wallies Burger, Tracy
Originally posted by: smiller209
CAN YOU EAT THIS BURGER ADAM under 15 min ITS HUGE AND YOU HAVE TO EAT ALL!! It weighs over 3 lbs total and they have bigger ones to like 20lbs, crazy hamburgers and great to !!!!! STOP ON IN AT 108 E 11th st Tracy California 95376, call them at 833-2291. hope to see you there see if you can beat the record its like 4min30 sec I think ..

Yagumo Sushi's Ninja Roll Challenge, Van Nuys
Originally posted by: bonobo
Come to Van Nuys, California and see if you can pass Yagumo Sushi's Ninja Roll challenge. Eat two of their #10 Ninja hand rolls and you get your picture taken and placed on the wall of fame as well as a t-shirt that can only be obtained by passing the contest. It is not for sale. I passed this contest but there were definitely consequences!!!

Broken Yolk Cafe... Pacific Beach, San Diego, Ca. 12 Egg omlet served on a 15in pizza plate, the other half is homefries... worth a shot... plus you can have the fish tacos from south beach bar and grill in Ocean beach, some carne asada fries...

Adam, please read this!

Hi. I'm a 13 year old kid and I have lived in San Diego, California for all my life (until I moved) me and my family are casual Man V. Food fans. Please take on the Broken Yolk Cafe challenge! It's a 12 egg omelette (just like Seattle) with chili, onions, and two big biscuits. I have wondered about the challenge for a long time, until one day, I felt optimistic and got some friends and took on the challenge! Everyone cheered until my stomach exploded. I failed miserably but I want you to avenge me, and avenge yourself! Redeem yourself after the Seattle battle and become one of the few 10-20 to defeat the deadly 12 egg omelette. The omelette has won the battle, but you can win the war!
Thanks Adam and the Man V. Food crew! Good luck!

Try the Kitchen Sink sundae at the San Francisco Creamery Co. in Walnut Creek, CA!

3 Bananas
8 Scoops of Ice Cream
8 Servings of Toppings
Whipped Cream, Almonds, Cherries
...all served in a custom kitchen sink.

http://www.sanfranciscocreameryco.com/sun1.html

They have a Polaroid wall featuring people that have finished and keep records of who has finished fastest- this would be a great place for Adam to challenge!

come to SAN DIEGO to the broken yolk cafe. you have to try their breakfast challenge. 12 egg omlet on a 15" pizza tray homefries and two biscuts with 1 hour to eat it. you should also have a Hodads hamburger and a south beach bar and grill fish taco in OB. also check out Mimmos in Little italy for the worlds best pastrami sandwich!(im italian so i know good food when i eat it.) so please come visit sunny san diego

Hello,
My Name is Michael Lohman, and I just wanted you to know about a ma and pa cookhouse. For a possiable show idea. In a small town named Colusa in Northern California, The cook and owners of Reds cookhouse is Tim and Carolyne Hulbert.Reds cookhouse is known for prize winning ribs in Reno NV competition. All the food is smoked and prepared from a home made smoker. These ribs are addicting and you will crave the taste and return for more and more. Reds cookhouse is located in downtown Colusa, at 627 Market Street. Phone number is (530)458-REDS (7337). I am the nephew and former employee of the awsome cookhouse. And they deserve this.

Thank You
Michael Lohman
michael_lohman@hotmail.com

Hey! I live in Davis, CA and there's a restaurant here called Guadalajara that has a dish called the Super Giant Burrito. It's big enough for 3 people and it's extremely hard to finish in one sitting. It's basically packed with beans, guad salsa, cheese, your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, and rice. The whole burrito is about a foot long and it's delicious. You should try!

So I'm reading here about the Broken Yolk in PB, which is good, but you've already done the omelet challenge. The biggest challenge here in San Diego is who has the better burger, Hodad's, or Rocky's Pub. Hodad's has amazing shakes and their burgers are fabulous! However, Rocky's only has 5 things on their menu, and for good reason, they wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand if they added anything else. Their menu is 1/3 lb Hamburger, 1/3 lb cheeseburger with, 1/2 lb hamburger, 1/2 chesseburger and basket of fries. They also have beer and soda, and that's it. Both places are small hole in the wall type places, but are always standing room only. I think Rocky's is the better burger, but it is the best burger I've ever had in the 32 years I've been alive. A definite must have for any human with tastebuds.

Farrells Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurnant.

These restaurants used to be all over the US, but after a few corporate buyouts all but a few have closed over the years. Only a few survive, but none to the original splendor of the concept many americans have experienced. A NEW location is being built in Mission Viejo, California. (orange county, just south of los angeles). They are famous for THE ZOO. A Huge Ice Cream delight that is typically for a birthday bash to feed up to 10 people, but I believe Adam can handle it on his own!

recent article: http://tinyurl.com/o485rs

corporate website: http://www.farrellsusa.com/

Hai~ My name is Danielle
Theres this place called Lumpy's Diner and its address is
5891 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531

and the number - (925) 778-5867

It has the BEST food ever, your plate is always full and it all tastes wonderful!

OH! and heres a challange for you Adam, when your at Lumpy's Diner this is burger called the Dog Pounder. its huuge!! 11 (thats what i was told) regular Burger patties smashed into one huge patty!! heres his myspace page and the dog pounder is shown right on the front page http://www.myspace.com/lumpysdiner! hope you see this ;P
- Dani

I wholeheartedly recommend Val's Burgers in Hayward. It's a good old fashioned diner. They may not have the biggest burgers but they sure are tasty and they come in Papa, Mama, and Baby sizes. The shakes are great too!

Hey Adam, come to Northern California and take on the Philly Cheesesteak challenge. Its 8-
8in. cheesesteaks loaded with steak,onions and cheese, and also comes with fries. If you can handle it within the time limit you get your picture put up on the wall of fame if you cant then your pic. goes on the wall of shame.
The Philly Cheesesteak shoppe is located in Arcata California..... that is if your man enough for it!

I agree with my fellow San Diegans here. It would be awesome to see you take on the challenge at the Broken Yolk Cafe in Pacific Beach (PB as the locals call it). Perhaps it could be possible redemption for the breakfast challenge in Seattle.

Other hot spots you may want to check out (non-challenge): Burger Lounge www.burgerlounge.com - a certified "green" restaurant where you can eat healthy and still leave full, and Extraordinary Desserts www.extraordinarydesserts.com - the BEST desserts in town in taste and appearance with an attractive atmosphere to match. My favorite is a good slice of the Passion Fruit Ricotta Torte!

I was watching the show Extreme Pig Outs, and there was a challenge that I really want Adam to do. You think you have eaten pancakes, but you have not idea. The challenge is to eat 3 or four colossal pancakes under two hours. You can find videos and pics on this

SEIAD VALLEY CAFE, CA



The other challenge is the biggest burgers in the world. You have not eaten a burger until you have eaten here. The challenge also to eat a burger that is the size of your abdomen. I think the prize is a shirt, a picture, and its free.


Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, PA

Adam-
You trip to Henry's Hi-Life brought back memories of my growing up in San Jose, CA and my father taking me there as a young girl and then going there later in life with my then future husband. The food is indeed great. There is a fantastic place with all the bar-b-que foods you could ever want, the memorabilia on the walls is fantastic, and it's always hopping. The staff is wonderful, friendly and the bar is always full. The food is indeed fantastic. Visit the little city of Waterloo, CA. and you will not be disappointed