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Long Island food challenges: Glory in gluttony

Richard Trojahn, 33 and from Rocky Point, takes

Photo credit: Heather Walsh | Richard Trojahn, 33 and from Rocky Point, takes on the 48 oz. Burger Challenge: two six-8 oz. patties with cheese served on a bun with a side of chili cheese french fries and a large milk shake at The Burger Shack in Coram. (Nov. 3, 2012)

If eating has become a sport, then food challenges are the game. Several restaurants have standing dare-you-to-finish meals on their menus -- from extra-spicy chicken wings to a mammoth-size pizza.

Success is rewarded with the meal on the house and a hearty share of glory. Here's a taste of what's being served.

 

(SERIOUSLY) LOADED PIZZA

WHERE Nina's Pizzeria, 487 Main St.,...

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