‘Top 10’ competitions always attract attention – we all love to see the shortlist and guess who’s at the top – so Honky Tonk’s competition was sure to attract interest, as well as some impressive digestive systems!
Honky Tonky is a New York-inspired restaurant and bar set in the heart of Chelsea, and hosted its inaugural Honk-Dog Eating Competition on 2 July, testing eating abilities to the max with the challenge being to eat ten Honk-Dogs in just ten minutes. All contestants were asked to sign a disclaimer, and winners won a limited edition tee as well as their pic being posted on the “Wall of Awesomeness” (see above)…and of course getting their Dogs for free.
Honky Tonk is the brainchild of Mark Cutler, one of the founders of Notting Hill institution, supperclub London – known for its innovative performances and creativity – and looks set to become West London’s destination diner of choice. There will be regular live music and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on a variation of the blues, jazz and rockabilly played over a hundred years ago when the first honky tonks sprung up in the Southern and Southwestern United States.
This autumn a little slice of the big apple will also arrive in Clapham in the form of a second Honky Tonk. Following on from the success of Honky Tonk Chelsea, the venue will offer an American-inspired restaurant, late night bar, and live performances.
The inaugural Honky Tonk Honk-Dog Eating Competition was won by Patrick Dwyer.
Photography by Sean Collymore.
Honky Tonk
6 Hollywood Road,
London
SW10 9HY
Tel: 0207 351 1588
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