Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Schnack Dog Contest

MOVE OVER, NATHAN’S…THERE’S A NEW DOG IN TOWN!
Schnack’s Stahl-Meyer 30” Hot Dog Eating Heats and Contest
Is Looking For A Few Good Eaters – Winner gets $500.00
MEDIA ALERT – COVERAGE WELCOMED!

WHAT: 2nd Annual Schnack Stahl Meyer Hot Dog Eating Contest and
Qualifying Heats.

WHO: Schnack Restaurant, 122 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
(www.schnackdog.com)
Stahl-Meyer (Ferris Stahl-Meyer), has been making great hot dogs in The Bronx since 1836, and is providing specially made 30” 100% beef hot dogs. Caputo’s Bakery is a family-run bakery founded in 1905 and will provide specially prepared 28” buns.

WHEN: May 10, 12:00 pm, 6:00pm and 9:00pm – Qualifying Heat
May 12, 6:00pm and 9:00pm – Qualifying Heat
May 16, 6:00pm, 9:00pm– Qualifying Heat
May 29th – 1:00pm – Final Contest

WHERE: Schnack Restaurant, 122 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231,
718-855-2879

Size matters! This contest is all about contestants eating a single 30” 100% beef Stahl Meyer hot dog on a specially baked 28” bun. To compete, eaters must pre-qualify in a “Dog Off/Eat Off” heat prior to the competition. If you would like to hold a Schnack “Dog Off/Eat Off” in your office or business, please call Ann Schaffer or Stacey Sherman at The Sherman Group, 516-426-3157/203-531-9141 for details.

Heat And Contest Rules:
• 4-10 healthy adult males or females (21 years+) at each heat, must not be affiliated with Schnack or other sponsors.
• All contestants must be available on Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) for final round.
• Each heat takes 30 minutes start to finish.
• Contestants and winner agree to allow use of their likeness in advertising and promotion before, during and after the contest.
• No deconstructing of the dog and/or bun; breaking off portions of the dog and bun together are allowed.
• Swallowing without sufficient chewing is grounds for disqualification (based on judges’ determination).
• Contestants 21 years or older can wash down their dog with a cold mug of Jever Pilsener beer during or after the contest.

THE SPONSORS:

SCHNACK RESTAURANT:
A joint venture between Harry Hawk, Alan Harding and Jim Mamary, founded in 2003. Serving food 7 days a week, 11am-1am.

STAHL-MEYER:
Located at 1560 Boone Ave. in the Bronx, Stahl-Meyer has been making great hot dogs since 1836.

CAPUTO’S BAKERY:
Located at 329 Court Street between Sackett and Union Streets, Caputo’s is a family run baker founded in 1905.

JEVER PILSENER BEER:
Is brewed in Jever, Germany and imported into the US by Raven Brands, Inc.