Man vs. West End's Wings

Travel Channel's reality show, Man vs. Food, airs its season premier this Wed, June 16th, and guess what? The episode will be taking place at Boulder's West End Tavern! Host Adam Richman will explore the food of Boulder before heading to West End to try his stomach on their preexisting Wing King Challenge. With current stats of 24-14 in all of the food challenges he has taken, it seems that the odds are with him as he attempts to consume 50 wings in 30 minutes. However, over 80 people have attempted the Wing King Challenge, and only 14 have succeeded in the task.

The West End will be hosting a watch party starting at 6 pm to see if the ambitious foodie will be crowned victorious. Inspired specials for the event include a Mini Wing King Challenge (6 wings in 1 minute to win 18 free wings), Rib Wings, Buffalo Shrimp, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Salad, The Wing-Tini, tomato vodka, cucumber, hot sauce, salt & pepper rim, Buffalo Bloody, house infused vodka, wing sauce, garnished with a chicken wing, and Red Hot Beer.

Man vs. Food has always held me in a sort of grossed-out trance that I can't look away from. Curious to learn more about the host and find out if he has real estate in the cardiac center of his local hospital, I consulted my favorite source, Wikipedia. It turns out, the host has quite a routine to make sure his arteries escape semi-unscathed from challenges. He exercises twice a day when on the road, and when he can, doesn't eat the day before a show (healthy?). After filming for a challenge, Richman spends an hour on a treadmill. At least he's doing something.

Make yourself feel good about your eating habits by tuning in to the Travel Channel at 7:30 pm and see your favorite town on national television. Or better yet, visit the West End and take your own Mini Wing King Challenge and see how you measure up to the Man.

-Gage

Wednesday is the new Saturday

And then Thursday, Friday and then old Saturday.



After our tease of winter and piles of snow last week, Warren Miller Entertainment's latest ski flick Dynasty continues the temptation for powder at the Boulder Theater through the week. The show is a traditional and revered event for most American skiers and riders. Big budget cinematography and world class skiers make it a worthy spectacle.

Tomorrow is the last night of Jax Fish House 15th Anniversary celebration and starting tonight Hosea Rosenberg will be sharing the 3 signature dishes that won him Top Chef New York. Sounds like tonight, or (tomorrow for Thursday people) could make for a perfect dinner and a movie date.

Friday, join CU's Golden Buffalo Marching Band, Ralphie and athletes for the last Pearl Street Stampede of the year. Afterward, or inspirit of the Stampede, stroll east on Pearl Street and check out the East End's First Friday.

Saturday morning will bring the season's last Farmers' Market. Mingle, relax and pick up some produce for a hearty stew back at home on Sunday, or go easy and grab some Pho for lunch. Then walk up to Folsom to root for the CU Buffs or find a seat to watch the Buffs on a big screen at The Lazy Dog, Draft House or Walnut Brewery.

Call your old Saturday a success and rest up for Sunday morning so you can be fashionably late (or early) for a Bloody Mary at the Boulder Cafe or Q's in the Boulderado. Have a great Wednes-weekend!

-Ian

Boulder First Wednesday Night Farmers Market of 2009