A three-foot-long burrito. A $40 chicken sandwich. A hamburger 10 patties tall. At these Kansas City restaurants, finishing a food challenge will bring eternal glory, and possibly a stomachache too.

Competitive eating challenges often turn an ordinary meal into a demanding test of speed and endurance. One restaurant challenge centers around an enormous dish valued at more than $100. Diners who ...

Sometimes, for me, finishing a full meal could be considered a food challenge. Not that I don't have an appetite, it's just ...

Are you a foodie who enjoys participating in or watching eating competitions? I am! I hate to admit it, but one of my guilty ...