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Tackling the "Buffalonian Challenge" in East Aurora

Posted at 12:09 AM, Sep 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-24 00:18:52-04

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Can you stomach all of the Buffalo staples in under 45 minutes? The Globe Restaurant in East Aurora is challenging you to try!

Here's what the "Buffalonian Challenge" includes:

  • 10 wings
  • A Beef on Weck sandwich
  • A fish fry
  • A Sahlen's hot dog
  • All of the sides, including macaroni salad, coleslaw, fries, celery, carrots and blue cheese

If you finish the meal in under 45 minutes, it's free. If you can't finish your plate, it'll cost you $45.
So far, only three people have successfully completed the challenge.

Wednesday, four more people attempted to take the down challenge. They failed.

In their defeat, the said they enjoyed the challenge.

Two of the contestants are local food bloggers. Their Instagram accounts can be found here (FoodWarz716) and here (BFS).

The Globe Restaurant owner Molly Flynn said it's a way to bring some excitement.

"It's something fun. It's goofy. It's lighthearted. I want people to smile and laugh and have a good time. Everyone's so serious and afraid right now. I just want people to smile and laugh and have a good time," Flynn said.

If you're interested in putting your stomach to the test, call (716) 652-4221. The challenge is only offered until September 30th.