Greenpoint certainly has no shortage of pierogi, but an upcoming competition might take them for all they got.
Pierozek (592 Manhattan Avenue), a local restaurant that specializes in the iconic Polish treat, will celebrate National Pierogi Day with its second annual pierogi eating contest, taking place on October 8 at 6 p.m.
Last year’s winner was competitive eater and YouTuber, Joel Hansen, whose website refers to him as Canada’s #1 competitive eater. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for Most Ice Cream Eaten in 30 Seconds. At Pierozek’s inaugural competition, he ate 88 pierogi in 5 minutes.
The Instagram post also touts an appearance from Mr. Pierogi. A quick Google search leads me to a long-running mascot from Whiting, Indiana’s Pierogi Fest® (“the iconic emcee,” according to his Facebook). However, considering he announced his retirement over the summer (and did not announce a successor), the Mr. Pierogi of Whiting, Indiana seems unlikely. Is there a Mr. Pierogi of Greenpoint? Email editor@greenpointers.com to let me know!
The first-place winner gets a $500 cash prize. There is a $20 entry fee. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enter the contest.
These things are ridiculous. There is now something for everyday of the year. Where is HALLMARK on this ? Just let me know when the “Ass Scratching” contest begins… I want in !!!