Meatball Spot Hosted Meatball Eating Contest With Strip Entertainers
Meatball Spot was the city’s hotspot, as the local eatery held a large celebration in honor of Meatball Spot Day at Town Square Las Vegas, featuring guests and entertainers from all-over the Strip on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
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After Sisolak’s ceremony, FOX 5 “MORE” show host, Jason Feinberg, took over Meatball Spot Day as he emceed Meatball Spot’s first annual charity meatball eating contest. Featuring local talents: JC Fernandez of MIX 94.1, Juan DeAngelo and Jon Howes of Chippendales, Mariah of FANTASY, Mark Shunock of Rock of Ages, comedic hypnotist, Marc Savard, and Tacos & Tequila Chef, Saul Ortiz, the contest commenced in an intense round of entertainers and the general public.
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After noshing on six classic meatballs and sauce, Chippendales star, Jon Howes, came out victorious, finishing all six meatballs in two-minutes, 37-seconds.
Howes won a monetary donation on behalf of ForgetCancerNow.com, in memory of Chippendales cast mate Jaymes’ father.
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In the general public round, Robert Nash was named champion and will be featured in Meatball Spot’s meatball eating contest hall-of-fame, with his three-minute, 53-second win. Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage
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