Man v. Food - Blu-ray Forum

Meeklo · 09-30-2009, 02:55 AM

Anyone else watch this show? Has anyone here gone to any of the resturants and either tried their food or their challenges?

I live in Austin and after watching the Austin episode, I was a bit surprised that I've only been to one of the three places on it. I grew up in Round Rock and absolutely LOVE the Round Rock Donuts....nothing else compares.

I've never been to The Salt Lick....I like The County Line.

But today...for the first time, I went to Juan In a Million and it was amazing. First of all I got to meet Juan and his handshake. Then I saw the Juan of Fame wall. There are 2 pictures of Adam Richman on there. And surprisingly the current record is now 8 and a half tacos. (...at the time Adam did it, the record was 7.)

So I ordered a "Don Juan" taco and it was heaven. It's 3/4th a pound of food. There's no way I could eat 8. I managed to eat 2 plates and I was full for the rest of the day.

So anyone else have some MvF stories or comments?

ZedsDead · 09-30-2009, 02:57 AM

Great show, one of the few show's I miss now that I don't have cable. Never been to any of the places I have seen him go to, but would love too.

jebhdb · 09-30-2009, 03:02 AM

I live in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo where he ate the 72 ounce steak. I have eaten at the Big Texan which is where he ate the steak at and at Coyote Bluff where he ate the hell burger. The Big Texan is more a tourist attraction and its been a long time since I've eaten there, but Coyote Bluff is a good place to get a burger and I go there fairly often.

Drew664 · 09-30-2009, 03:08 AM

I've seen this show once at my parents (I don't have cable), and I thought it was great. I love to eat, so naturally I love this show!

I'd like to get a chance to visit some of these spots, but there just isn't anything close.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-30-2009, 03:13 AM

Adam Richman ate at Chunky's here in San Antonio. I recall him eating some really hot burger that included ghost-chili extract and some other extremely hot pepper. He finished it but it took awhile for him to cool down. I've been thinking about trying it.

MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 09-30-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Adam Richman ate at Chunky's here in San Antonio. I recall him eating some really hot burger that included ghost-chili extract and some other extremely hot pepper. He finished it but it took awhile for him to cool down. I've been thinking about trying it.

I saw food win with the Ghost Chili pepper wings he tried. I think he got 2 down and threw in the towel.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-30-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ed4246

I saw food win with the Ghost Chili pepper wings he tried. I think he got 2 down and threw in the towel.

I saw that episode as well. I don't blame him for not finishing it. I also eat a lot of hot and spicy foods but I guess some things are too hot to handle.

Meeklo · 09-30-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Adam Richman ate at Chunky's here in San Antonio. I recall him eating some really hot burger that included ghost-chili extract and some other extremely hot pepper. He finished it but it took awhile for him to cool down. I've been thinking about trying it.

The Four Horseman Burger......some of my friends and I are thinking of driving down to San Antonio to try it. It's only and hour and a half from Austin.

Tanv54 · 09-30-2009, 03:48 AM

i've been to the original Primanti's in Pittsburgh and its not that great. it's a Pittsburgh staple, but i don't see the hype.

GORT · 09-30-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ed4246

I saw food win with the Ghost Chili pepper wings he tried. I think he got 2 down and threw in the towel.

Those wings were brutal not only ghost chili extract but all the habanero peppers to I don't blame him for not eating all of them.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-30-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

The Four Horseman Burger......some of my friends and I are thinking of driving down to San Antonio to try it. It's only and hour and a half from Austin.

Well, good luck. After you and your friends try it, come back to this thread and tell everyone how it went. Be honest.

MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 09-30-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Those wings were brutal not only ghost chili extract but all the habanero peppers to I don't blame him for not eating all of them.

Me neither. I wouldn't have even tried them. Didn't they have Ceyenne and crushed red peppers and other stuff in them. He looked miserable.

Psychonaut · 09-30-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanv54

i've been to the original Primanti's in Pittsburgh and its not that great. it's a Pittsburgh staple, but i don't see the hype.

Primanti Bros. is awesome! I think part of the secret is putting the hot sauce on it.

Eaten at Quaker Steak and Lube as well but didn't do the nuclear ones.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-30-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ed4246

Me neither. I wouldn't have even tried them. Didn't they have Ceyenne and crushed red peppers and other stuff in them. He looked miserable.

It'll definitely make someone's stomach hurt for a very long time.

Meeklo · 09-30-2009, 05:39 AM

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Well, good luck. After you and your friends try it, come back to this thread and tell everyone how it went. Be honest.

I can already tell you....my toilet will disown me.

The Shabu King · 09-30-2009, 05:46 AM

I've been to all the places in NYC that he went to. Didn't try the curry he had(the one where the chef wears the mask while cooking it). Someone else in the restaurant had it and could only eat 3 bites. He said it was just wrong.

jono_0101 · 09-30-2009, 02:32 PM

ive been to one of the places in st louis he went to, crown candy, where he did the milkshake challenge and puked halfway through it, ive never tried the challenge myself, but seeing that episode really makes me want to try it now!

love the show though, but i dont see it often, i just watch it if i see its on, i dont record it on the DVR or anything

eRod v1.0 · 09-30-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Those wings were brutal not only ghost chili extract but all the habanero peppers to I don't blame him for not eating all of them.

Love the show myself, and I DVR all of them. I thought the 4 Horsemen had sauteed jalapeno and serrano peppers covered in cheese then they add ghost peppers and top it with a habanero sauce. I'm pretty sure that was it.

blujacket · 09-30-2009, 03:37 PM

I can't imagine the pain expelling those ghost chilies. It would be bad enough swallowing them.

Meeklo · 09-30-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eRod v1.0

Love the show myself, and I DVR all of them. I thought the 4 Horsemen had sauteed jalapeno and serrano peppers covered in cheese then they add ghost peppers and top it with a habanero sauce. I'm pretty sure that was it.

Yes, that's it

09-30-2009, 02:55 AM	#1
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	Man v. Food Anyone else watch this show? Has anyone here gone to any of the resturants and either tried their food or their challenges? I live in Austin and after watching the Austin episode, I was a bit surprised that I've only been to one of the three places on it. I grew up in Round Rock and absolutely LOVE the Round Rock Donuts....nothing else compares. I've never been to The Salt Lick....I like The County Line. But today...for the first time, I went to Juan In a Million and it was amazing. First of all I got to meet Juan and his handshake. Then I saw the Juan of Fame wall. There are 2 pictures of Adam Richman on there. And surprisingly the current record is now 8 and a half tacos. (...at the time Adam did it, the record was 7.) So I ordered a "Don Juan" taco and it was heaven. It's 3/4th a pound of food. There's no way I could eat 8. I managed to eat 2 plates and I was full for the rest of the day. So anyone else have some MvF stories or comments? Last edited by Meeklo; 09-30-2009 at 06:26 AM.

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09-30-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	Great show, one of the few show's I miss now that I don't have cable. Never been to any of the places I have seen him go to, but would love too.

09-30-2009, 03:02 AM	#3
jebhdb Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:3797	I live in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo where he ate the 72 ounce steak. I have eaten at the Big Texan which is where he ate the steak at and at Coyote Bluff where he ate the hell burger. The Big Texan is more a tourist attraction and its been a long time since I've eaten there, but Coyote Bluff is a good place to get a burger and I go there fairly often.

09-30-2009, 03:08 AM	#4
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	I've seen this show once at my parents (I don't have cable), and I thought it was great. I love to eat, so naturally I love this show! I'd like to get a chance to visit some of these spots, but there just isn't anything close.

09-30-2009, 03:13 AM	#5
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Adam Richman ate at Chunky's here in San Antonio. I recall him eating some really hot burger that included ghost-chili extract and some other extremely hot pepper. He finished it but it took awhile for him to cool down. I've been thinking about trying it.

09-30-2009, 03:48 AM	#9
Tanv54 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hazleton, Pa Blu-ray collection:830 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i've been to the original Primanti's in Pittsburgh and its not that great. it's a Pittsburgh staple, but i don't see the hype.

09-30-2009, 05:46 AM	#16
The Shabu King Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Long Beach, NY Blu-ray collection:358	I've been to all the places in NYC that he went to. Didn't try the curry he had(the one where the chef wears the mask while cooking it). Someone else in the restaurant had it and could only eat 3 bites. He said it was just wrong.

09-30-2009, 02:32 PM	#17
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	ive been to one of the places in st louis he went to, crown candy, where he did the milkshake challenge and puked halfway through it, ive never tried the challenge myself, but seeing that episode really makes me want to try it now! love the show though, but i dont see it often, i just watch it if i see its on, i dont record it on the DVR or anything

09-30-2009, 03:37 PM	#19
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	I can't imagine the pain expelling those ghost chilies. It would be bad enough swallowing them.

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