Royal Oak Pedal Pub On the Way; Gastro-Permance in Banglatown

NOVELTY FOODS — Feeling in a Man vs. Food mood? American Coney Island's annual coney eating challenge is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 3. Registration is $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the contest. Call 586-219-0995 to reserve a spot. [EaterWire]

EVENTWIRE — Washington D.C.-based artist Carmen C. Wong is offering a "Tactile Taste of Banglatown" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 4 and 5 p..m. to 9 p.m. on September 5 at the Play House on Moran St. The "gastro-performance" features stews, teas, and other recipes the artist discovered while exploring the neighborhood. Tickets can be reserved by phone at 313-454-1756 or by email at info@thehinterlandsensemble.org with a $5 to $10 donation. [Model D]

ZOMG BBQ — The Beach Bar is hosting a Caribbean barbecue from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. August 19. The Campus Martius spot is going whole-hog with a pig roast, jerk chicken, and all the fixins. [EaterWire]

BOOZE NEWS — Royal Oak is getting its very own pedal pub, but don't get too excited. Despite the new state law allowing drinking on the cycle-powered tourist attractions, the Royal Oak City Council plans to pass an ordinance forbidding drinking on the vehicles. The Michigan Pedaler will be available for rent to ride between bars and restaurants. [Daily Tribune]