On May 22, competitive eaters from around the world will eat as much Smoke’s Poutinerie traditional poutine (fries, curd, and gravy) as they can stomach to compete for the distinguished title of World Poutine-Eating Champion and the majority of the event’s $1,500 cash prize.
According to organizers, the event’s star attraction is Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, the number 3 ranked Major League Eater in the world. Bertoletti, a Chicago chef, holds more than 20 world eating records, for a cornucopia of foods such as waffles, calamari and blueberry pie. Looking for the upset will be Gravy Brown, the world’s number 9 ranked eater and the potato wedge World record holder.
And, proving that competitive eating is not just for the boys, Juliet Lee, an eating champion from Maryland will also be devouring the curds. She’s no slouch. In fact, Lee has a handful of World records to her name. She’s eaten 23 dozen clams in six minutes.
What’s more, the competition is open to amateurs who think they have the iron gut required to top the word’s best. Those interested, can check the website for more details.
“We are very excited to partner with Major League Eating and bring this unique event to BMO Field in Smoke’s Poutinerie’s first year at Toronto FC games,” says Ryan Smolkin, founder of Smoke’s Poutinerie. “Given Poutine’s Canadian roots, it only makes sense for us to bring the best competitive eaters in the World to Canada where we’ll crown a world champion.”
