The nation is rife with food challenges that encourage the consumption of massive quantities of one food or another, and while most are all about getting individual recognition for a job well done, there’s a collective challenge here in North Carolina at Spanky’s Grille in Kitty Hawk. Here, accepting and conquering the Two-Pound Viking Burger Challenge is a delicious way to get your name on the wall of fame and help your home state win a coveted annual award. Here’s what you need to know:
Spanky’s Grille is located in Kitty Hawk, naturally one of the most visited spots in the Outer Banks — especially since getting here doesn’t require hopping on a ferry.
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From day one, when Spanky’s first opened in 2003, the business has been booming.
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At first glance, it’s easy to see why. The place is inviting, the staff is friendly, and well… the food is out-of-this-world good.
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The menu at Spanky’s features comfort food favorites like burgers, hot dogs, French fries and more.
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And a few specialty items, such as the footlong hot dog, and the habanero voodoo burger make dining here a delight. But there’s another very big reason Spanky’s is so popular:
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Their Viking Burger Challenge! It features two pounds of ground beef and a side of French Fries.
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Guests who finish the challenge in under an hour get a t-shirt and their name and state of residence added to the wall of fame.
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You may wonder just how popular a two-pound burger can be…
Spanky’s Grille Spanky’s routinely makes The Viking — especially for those visiting from out of state. Here’s why:
Each year, Spanky’s keeps a runny tally of the number of Viking Burger Challenges successfully completed by residents from each state. Those who win the Viking Burger Challenge are proud to earn another point for their home state.
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Currently, Virginia is in the lead for 2019, with Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia lagging far, far behind.
TripAdvisor/NikkiBeth87 Nearly 400 Viking Burgers have been consumed by visitors from 25 states in 2019. Moreover, since the Viking Burger Challenge debuted, more than 4,000 of the epic burgers have been consumed in under an hour. Guests winning the challenge have been from 44 states.
In 2019, it seems Virginia will claim top honors for the year because, as of today, Spanky’s is closed for the holidays, reopening on Jan. 6, 2020.
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Have you taken the Viking Challenge and consumed this mouthwatering two-pound burger at Spanky’s in the past? We’d love to here all about it! Want more to do in Kitty Hawk? Did you know you can take a monster truck ride in North Carolina? It’s fun for the whole family!
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Spanky’s routinely makes The Viking — especially for those visiting from out of state. Here’s why:
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Nearly 400 Viking Burgers have been consumed by visitors from 25 states in 2019. Moreover, since the Viking Burger Challenge debuted, more than 4,000 of the epic burgers have been consumed in under an hour. Guests winning the challenge have been from 44 states.
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That’s okay, North Carolina… the new year and a new challenge is only days away!
Spanky’s Grille is open year round, but closes for two weeks during the Christmas holiday. The hours and days of operation change by season, however. See current hours, and a full menu, by visiting the official website here
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Address: 4105 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA
