Providence Featured on Travel Channel's Man V. Food Nation

Episode features landmark Providence eateries Haven Bros., Bob & Timmy's and an Olneyville New York Systems Hot Weiner Challenge

Join Mayor Angel Taveras and Greg Stevens, proprietor of Olneyville New York Systems, at a viewing party of the Travel Channel's new show, Man v. Food Nation featuring Adam Richman. The show will air *TONIGHT* Wednesday, August 10 at 9pm; Gathering will begin at 8pm at Olneyville New York Systems on 20 Plainfield Street.

Man v. Food Nation came to Providence to visit Olneyville NY System, Haven Brothers and Bob & Timmy's. In the episode, host Adam Richman enjoys grilled pizza at Bob & Timmy's on Federal Hill and goes downtown for Haven Brothers' infamous Triple Murder Burger, before heading to Olneyville NY System.

Once at the famous Providence wiener restaurant, Richman coaches Rhode Island Rebellion rugby team player Connor McQuade through the Olneyville NY System Hot Weiner Challenge - 15 hot wieners fully loaded with mustard, onions, and meat sauce in 45 minutes.

About Man v. Food Nation
Man v. Food Nation is the evolution of Man v. Food. Adam Richman has scoured the country, competing in America's most compelling food challenges. He's fought, he's conquered, and he's been conquered. After 3 years of eating his way across America, Adam's heard the Man v. Food Nation …they want a piece of the action. Now, Adam is recruiting local talent to take on their beloved hometown challenges. As Adam samples the local flavor of every location he visits, he'll look for fans to walk in his shoes. Is it for the glory? Is it for the honor? Adam and his Man v. Food Nation are doing it for the love of the game, as they work together to defeat these edible "beasts" and celebrate the community that created them.