OFTEN Dispensary Corner relates stories of unhealthy junk food fads - but in somewhat of a departure today we bring you the tale of a New York foodie who has risked indigestion by dining at 18 Michelin-starred restaurants in 24 hours.
Perhaps armed with a bottle of Mylanta, 34-year-old Eric Finkelstein says the feat took significant amounts of coordination, taking months to ensure he could get a reservation at some of the more in-demand eateries at a time that aligned with other bookings in order to beat the existing Guinness World Record.
The endeavour also almost came unstuck when a new Michelin Guide was published just a few weeks before the official date - and several eateries where he had secured bookings had lost their "stars" - but some frantic phone calls saw replacements organised.
He says it cost a total of US$494 plus tax and tips, and estimated he consumed about 5,000 calories in the attempt - or approximately double the recommended daily intake.
Finkelstein said the successful culinary conquest "combined my love of eating interesting food, working towards a checklist, and working towards something silly".
Interestingly, it's not the first time he's set a Guinness World Record, with the former competitive ping pong player also previously setting a record for the longest table tennis serve - 51 feet, one inch.
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