by Emma Davey 
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…
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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 !!!