Man v. Food: Phoenix

Phoenix

Adam Richman travels to Phoenix, AZ, with pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's.

Original Airdate | Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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Phoenix's Alice Cooperstown

Adam chats with Alice Cooper about the Big Unit hot dog.

02:57

Scottsdale's Old Southwest

Adam visits Scottsdale, outside of Phoenix, for some 5th Ave ...

02:26

The Ultimate Slider Challenge

Adam Richman discusses his defeat against one of Phoenix's best.

03:19

A special baseball report

Adam reports from the Arizona State University baseball game ...

01:43

Where jocks and rocks meet

Adam Richman gets a behind-the-scenes pass at Alice ...

01:56

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Los Reyes de la Torta

Adam goes to Los Reyes De La Torta in the Sunnyslope neighborhood for their massive Torta Del Rey, layered with beans, avocado, eggs and 5 different kinds of meat.

9230 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

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Alice Cooperstown

Adam stops at Alice Cooperstown for the Big Unit Hot Dog, nearly 2 feet of meat packed in an entire baguette loaf and smothered in chili, cheese, bacon, jalapeƱo, grilled onions, relish and sauerkraut.

101 East Jackson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Chompie's

Adam Richman takes on the Ultimate Slider Challenge, 12 challah rolls stuffed with brisket, potato pancakes and cheese plus a mountain of onion strings weighing in at 5-lbs. that must be finished in under 30 minutes.

1160 East University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281

Activity

Arizona State University

To prepare for his challenge, Adam gets in the baseball spirit with the Arizona State University Sun Devils to learn how to out-slide the sliders.

Packard Stadium, 201 S Packard Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287

Activity

E. 5th Avenue

Adam visits 5th Avenue in old town Scottsdale, just outside of Phoenix. 5th Avenue combines the charm of the old Southwest with all the amenities of urban life.

7087 East 5th Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Activity

Old City Hall

Adam's Phoenix sightseeing includes a stop at Old City Hall, one of the most picturesque spots in all of Phoenix.

125 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003

Accommodation

Hyatt Place Phoenix-North

10838 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029

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