It is no secret that Denverites have a flair for the extreme. From conquering towering peaks to undertaking ambitious alpine pursuits, it’s only fitting that food challenges are widely embraced in the Mile High City.
What qualifies as a food challenge, you may ask? Think less civilized dinner and more culinary endurance sport — testing the limits of minds, mouths and stomachs through extreme heat or sheer abundance.
A few pro tips: Do your research, come hungry, call ahead and don’t plan your attempt during peak restaurant hours. Most importantly, know your limits — and tip your server, who may temporarily take on the role of food challenge coach…