At Garf's, it's man versus burger
NORWICH – Inspired in part by television programs such as the Travel Channel’s “Man Vs. Food,” Garf’s Deli is now offering its customers a food challenge of its own, the Behemoth.
“This was an idea that Jeremiah Hodack and I came up with several months ago,” said Garf’s employee Eric Abbuhl. “We’d both seen a lot of food challenges on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, and saw how popular contests such as these were in other parts of the country, so we decided to bring a food challenge of our own to Norwich.”
So far only six people have attempted to conquer the Behemoth, which calls on contestants to consume four char-broiled all-beef patties, each topped with a slice of cheese, stacked high on a grilled roll and sporting a touch of mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion.
“Don’t forget the fries,” said Garf’s employee Matt Finch. “I know that I could eat the burger, but that’s way too many fries for me.”
Contestants must also devour two entire orders of fries, and a pickle spear, to complete the challenge, which weighs in at about 4 pounds.
Of the six aspiring Behemoth challengers so far, only three have successfully accomplished the feat. Of the three, Garf’s employee Ryan Latta was the first, with a time of 20 minutes.
“It was great,” stated Latta, who added that he has no wish to try again for a better time. “Once was enough for me. I just wanted to make sure that it could actually be done, that it was actually possible.”
Other Behemoth survivors include Ken Steward and Jaylmo Santalucia, who finished in 23 minutes and 18 minutes, respectively.
“It’s a really good burger, but it was extremely difficult,” said Santalucia, who currently holds the record for the fastest time. “I’m definitely full.”
“Even I’m impressed,” added Garf’s employee James Potter, who witnessed Santalucia’s record time.
Garf’s owner John Stewart commented that everyone, employees and customers alike, seem to be enjoying the contest, and added that “this is Eric’s baby. He designed it and implemented it, so I’m just going to let him run with it.”
While there’s no set time limit for those wishing to attempt the $14.99 challenge, Abbuhl said he frowns upon anyone taking more than an hour.
“If you can eat it all by yourself, and keep it down, you’ll get your name on our wall of fame,” stated Abbuhl.
“This was an idea that Jeremiah Hodack and I came up with several months ago,” said Garf’s employee Eric Abbuhl. “We’d both seen a lot of food challenges on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, and saw how popular contests such as these were in other parts of the country, so we decided to bring a food challenge of our own to Norwich.”
So far only six people have attempted to conquer the Behemoth, which calls on contestants to consume four char-broiled all-beef patties, each topped with a slice of cheese, stacked high on a grilled roll and sporting a touch of mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion.
“Don’t forget the fries,” said Garf’s employee Matt Finch. “I know that I could eat the burger, but that’s way too many fries for me.”
Contestants must also devour two entire orders of fries, and a pickle spear, to complete the challenge, which weighs in at about 4 pounds.
Of the six aspiring Behemoth challengers so far, only three have successfully accomplished the feat. Of the three, Garf’s employee Ryan Latta was the first, with a time of 20 minutes.
“It was great,” stated Latta, who added that he has no wish to try again for a better time. “Once was enough for me. I just wanted to make sure that it could actually be done, that it was actually possible.”
Other Behemoth survivors include Ken Steward and Jaylmo Santalucia, who finished in 23 minutes and 18 minutes, respectively.
“It’s a really good burger, but it was extremely difficult,” said Santalucia, who currently holds the record for the fastest time. “I’m definitely full.”
“Even I’m impressed,” added Garf’s employee James Potter, who witnessed Santalucia’s record time.
Garf’s owner John Stewart commented that everyone, employees and customers alike, seem to be enjoying the contest, and added that “this is Eric’s baby. He designed it and implemented it, so I’m just going to let him run with it.”
While there’s no set time limit for those wishing to attempt the $14.99 challenge, Abbuhl said he frowns upon anyone taking more than an hour.
“If you can eat it all by yourself, and keep it down, you’ll get your name on our wall of fame,” stated Abbuhl.
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