Tackling the 15 Pound Burger at French Press Cafe

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The meat of the burger alone weighs 15 pounds before cooking. David Cantu, the chef at French Press, bakes the meat in a paella pan.

Four men attempted to eat a 15 pound burger in the French Press Cafe's inaugural burger eating contest on August 5. Did they succeed? Read on to find out. PHOTOS BY KATHARINE SHILCUTT

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