Houston food challenges

i am pretty sure that anyone who has watched the travel channel or one of the cooking channels has see an episode with a food challenge where if ya eat it all in a designated amount of time its free. well i was reading the website 29-95.com for some placed to eat and ran across a article that listed some of the places in Houston that have food challenges, much to my surprise there was a lot more then i though. below is a link to the article and a few of the listings:

Houston vs. Food

Where: Little Bitty Burger Barn (This one i saw on Food Network)
5503 Pinemont; 713-683-6700
What it is: The Double Dog Dare
The challenge: You have 45 minutes to finish eight ¼-pound patties, eight slices of cheese, bacon, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Fries are optional.
The cost: $27
The reward: Your picture on the restaurant’s wall and website
What it is: Charlie’s 5 Alarm Fire Burger
The challenge: There’s no time limit. You simply have to finish a burger topped with jalapeños, habaneros and Nitro Sauce, which registers 10,000,000 on the Scoville scale. (A jalapeño typically maxes out at 8,500 units.)
The cost: $7.99
The reward: A little bitty fireman’s hat

Where: Russo's New York Pizzeria
5727 Westheimer; 832-251-0220
What is is: The Pizza Challenge
The challenge: You must finish a 28-inch cheese pizza in less than an hour.
The cost: $34.95 (additional toppings available for $5 each).
The reward: The pizza is free. The first customer to finish the pie will win $200.
The contest ends: Dec. 31

The SUPER MONSTER BURRITO at Freebirds weighs between 3 and 4 pounds, depending on how many of the 40 ingredients you choose to add to it. The price ranges from $6.49-$8.95, depending on the protein you pick. The chain also added Monster Nachos to its menu last week. It’s 2 pounds of chicken or beef nachos for $8.95. Find nearest location at freebirds.com.

the last one i am tempted to try cuz i just love me a good burrito, granted i may not be able to go back to work or drive home but hell its worth a try.

if you have tried any of the resturants on the list let me know how you did