The Food Biz: Man v. Nashville

Man v. Food, the Travel Channel show where seemingly insatiable host Adam Richman tours America in search of interesting food and — more sensationally — gut-busting extreme eating challenges, invaded Nashville last week.

Richman and his video crew descended on Rooster’s Texas-Style BBQ & Steakhouse on Wednesday night. The target was a humongous special called The Roost, a platter heaped with a 72-ounce sirloin, a massive baked potato, two pieces of Texas toast and a big salad. As is common with such challenges, the meal price is listed at $72, but if you can eat it all within one hour, it’s free.