IN ALABAMA FOR TRE RAGAZZI'S COLOSSAL CALZONE CHALLENGE! | BeardMeatsFood

Today I'm in Glencoe, AL attempting Tre Ragazzi's 'Colossal Calzone Challenge'...
The aim of the game? To finish one humongous 6lb folded pizza, stuffed with all manner of cheese and your choice of fillings. If you can get it done inside one hour, not only is the meal FREE, but you get a jaunty little winner's shirt too!
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[@Beardmeatsfood]

Evening all! Thanks for joining me for the first episode in my most recent transatlantic adventure… Today we’re in Alabama at Tre Ragazzi’s having a bash at their colossal calzone challenge! I hope you enjoy it and I’ll catch you in a week’s time for the next one! ‘Til then stay insatiable, love your old mate BMF 🙂

[@stussyhuff]

Evening mate 👍

[@Ryukotsukii]

Second !

[@minicooper2572]

The song came first

[@juggaloforlife4682]

Hey boss man I gotta say that im a huge fan of yours and thanks for all the great content. Keep up the great work!!

[@777Bviews]

Beard should go ahead and get a duel citizenship in the USA, CA and UK

[@darksean99]

I always love the ask for the dessert menu. That girls face just lit up.

[@markcallaghan8389]

my favourite as well😊😊

[@josephderosier4846]

My theory is that since the meal becomes free he asks for the desert menu so he has an excuse to tip the staff kindly. Seems like a Mr. Beard thing to do.

[@teskejon]

@@josephderosier4846 I think you can tip without paying for a meal. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@charleslaatz6189]

​@@josephderosier4846 My theory is that since he is eating a lot of food, and for free, he wants to buy something so that the restaurant doesn't totally lose money on him destroying their challenge.

[@choke9270]

@@charleslaatz6189 I agree. Obviously he goes through a Diet Coke or two fairly often aswell.

[@AirPowered]

As soon as she said an hour to eat it, Beard knew he was getting a free lunch! 😅

[@protorhinocerator142]

Starting when you take your first bite. Oh, so I should really cut this up a bit before biting into it then. Save some time later on the mechanical effort.

[@zedwpd]

@@protorhinocerator142 Let it cool a bit too

[@annem1816]

When you binge enough of his videos you really start to learn what’s gonna be easy for him ahaha

[@mickymills6307]

I feel like the fact that it wasn't pancakes meant he was getting a free lunch lol

[@user-gw1nh5ob2k]

Did you figure that out by yourself ?

[@rebeccacannon3636]

We eat there all the time! The staff is in fact fabulous! More importantly the Rozzy sign is a non-profit in memory a little girl who passed away from cancer a few years back. Tre Regassi is a great supporter of raising awareness of childhood cancer! Thank you for sharing it! Rozlyn was a beautiful funny little girl who would have LOVED this❤

[@Sniperboy5551]

The staff seem wonderful, I’m envious because I probably won’t be able to eat there anytime soon

[@koenwijnen8278]

That doesnt make sense. Raise awareness for cancer? Cancer is known by everybody.. its also not easily solvable by knowledge so idk what awareness would do to stop it.

[@eggsaladactyl]

@@koenwijnen8278 Not easily solvable but can be often avoidable or least give you a better chance for survival with self monitoring and checking of your body to identify precursors of various cancers. Not many people also understand that cancer isn't 100% random and if you have family that have had cancer you should be extra vigilant in testing and looking for signs of that and similar cancers. Take leukemia for example. Most people might know that its basically a cancer of the blood/bone marrow but there are actually very many different types of leukemia. I actually had no idea...until my wife was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia just earlier this week.

[@koenwijnen8278]

@@eggsaladactyl my family has a history of cancers and othdr diseases. The men dont get older as 60. Ive never went to a doctor in my life

[@koenwijnen8278]

@@eggsaladactyl best of luck with the wife

[@slxcelxfegaming]

I love how he never wants to be messy and is always respectful about it around other people. You’re for sure my favorite to watch do this

[@Sanguinis666]

Beard eats anywhere from 10 to 50 times what I could in a sitting, then asks for dessert, and it never gets old.

[@jshaw4757]

Basically if your stranded out out at sea on a ship and all the food has run out don't fall asleep around beard else you will wake up covered in sugar with a limb missing...

[@dudeduderson3930]

Your comment does though.

[@emmaf_]

This calzone was massive 👏🏻. The staff sounded super supportive and nice !

[@Beardmeatsfood]

yeah cool place!

[@RJT80]

I say this as someone who grew up in Chicago and spent years in NYC and LA; people in the South are just very pleasant to be around. Often better spoken and better mannered. It's a shame more people don't explore the South. There's a lot to see and do. Most people would never think of vacationing in Alabama but it's actually a beautiful state full of great people.

[@Doddz321]

@@RJT80 Couldn't agree more. I ended up spending some time in Mississippi and it was by far the friendliest place I've been to in the states.

[@bigfluppus5461]

@Dan Lucas I think moving out of an entire state because you didn’t like your area is goofy LMAO

[@ericberry7313]

@@RJT80 as someone from Alabama I appreciate your kind words. This was but a small taste of what is referred as “southern hospitality”

[@Jimi_Neutron]

Beard is a National Treasure 💯 I worked 17 years in the restaurant industry, he so polite and the baddest dude at all times in an establishment. Love from Philly Adam

[@jllj9231]

Beard is so polite. Thanks for representing us well.

[@vortexer13]

We love when beard responds to himself as a much wiser man from the future, one of the best bits 😂

[@jasethemuss86]

Every video im like sureley he is not gonna ask for desert this time 🤣

[@engelbrecht777]

Maybe he is from a woke vegan future escaping back in time to eat meat :-D

[@edenjs1503]

Happy you mentioned frequently how friendly the staff were, as they made this challenge extra enjoyable. Kudos to you and them. If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely want to give that place a visit.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I love how everyone things he's trolling them when he asks for a dessert menu

[@JuggoJuggo]

@@krisfrederick5001 I eat a lot for a normal person, and have done a few small challenges, nothing compared to Beard, after so much usually fairly salty food something sweet is absolutely necessary.

[@lilliananderson6878]

All the locations were closed down a few months back sadly.

[@djking44151]

I love how Adam always acts a bit unsure when ordering, like he hasn't spent the last 12 hours looking into it :D

[@cvspvr]

maybe it's so they don't become suspicious of him being a professional eater

[@djking44151]

@@cvspvr yes I like it! Throw them off the scent!

[@benjaminstuver3825]

Bring Mrs Beard across the pond

[@EternaIWait]

I like how he made it sound like he was intimidated by the size of it in front of the staff. So then they come out and are astonished by how fast he's eaten it lol.

[@EekItsYouRS]

to be honest every time he dows one of these he doesnt know if he will finish its like climbing everest. u gotta stay humble

[@imaramblins]

Under promise, over deliver. 😉

[@chebowes6278]

Yesss tee hee he knows how to stir the pot

[@sheraz7]

Actually lol'd at the 'saltier than Jurgen Klopp' line, wasn't expecting that 😂

[@dbone3356]

What's a "Jurgen Klopp"? Sounds like a medical condition. Or a symptom. "Oh, no. He has a case of the Jurgen Klopps."

[@ben-si7rr]

@@dbone3356 football or soccer manager

[@Nooner27]

@@dbone3356 Liverpool FC's Manager. He can get a bit testy with the media.

[@nasekiller]

i am proud i got that one. i dont care about football at all, but he is famous here in germany for his temper.

[@realdealsd]

He needs to get saltier with some of his players the way they've carried on lately.

[@timkirk494]

I love how the waitress brought you a full pitcher of water! 👍

[@harveylangford3422]

My wife and I eat here once or twice a week love the food and the waitresses was such a blessing we will miss all of them 😢 they went out of business our loss good to all the ladies that waited on my wife and I good luck and God bless

[@alanandconnielast]

Thats sad to hear, thanks for sharing

[@indiacampbell7512]

I always feel sorry for whoever has to pick up the cup afterwards🤣🤣

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

i'm guessing you've never washed the dishes growing up, never done any manual labor in your life, probably daddy did it all for you and gives you money

[@bcaye]

Gloves and rags exist.

[@WeAreThePeople1690]

@@bcaye So does a litter picker (trash claw) 🤣🤣🤣

[@Beardmeatsfood]

best to just set fire to it

[@indiacampbell7512]

@@bcaye so do eyes🤣🤣

[@JasKhalid]

The dessert menu situation never gets old

[@Dan23_7]

Very true. I like it when he captures expressions of people when he’s just hoovered up the table

[@oneeks5908]

Agreed! 😂

[@loganwatkins1547]

Crazy to see my home town on KZbin. I grew up in Glencoe. I went to the high school that is directly behind that restaurant. Lived right across the highway with my folks behind the Hungry Hut. Makes me miss home. There was another Tre Regazzi on Broad Street about 10 minutes away from this one. Not sure if they closed down or don't offer the food challenge there, but it was a bit bigger and nicer. Thanks for the feels.

[@beckydrugan7812]

I was diagnosed with coeliac disease in September...gutted. I don't know how you ended up on my KZbin feed, but I now get my gluten fix through your videos as I watch with deep envy 😆🖤 x

[@princesspillows]

I'm with you. I'm sorry you cant enjoy the foods you want. I get it, I'm tube fed and live vicariously through Beards vlogs. xxx

[@terrymcgahan5039]

Each grey hair is medal to be worn with pride, a representation of a hardship overcome, an illness recovered from, a relationship that is no more. A symbol of survival that no others can share because we all travel different paths to earn our grey hair.

[@jeanwood6392]

How true Terry , how true.

[@danielbrown001]

So cool to see you in Alabama as a native of the state! I did a “food challenge tour” around my home state back in 2017 to try and beat all the Alabama food challenges, and on April 15th of that year I did this challenge in a time of 18:07 so you beat me by almost a minute! Glad you got to visit and enjoyed your stay!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

well done dan :)

[@marshallaffleck6229]

Have you got a vid of it, as I’d like to see that

[@Dwightpower88]

@@marshallaffleck6229 are you calling Dan a liar? Dan don't lie

[@alibabapirce9782]

it would be more fun if he visited alabama with his sister :)

[@horizonfan]

Same here he beat me by 2 minutes

[@stevenwheat3621]

4:29 The music sounds like an awesome 80's fighting arcade game... Such a lovely chap.. We need more here in the states..

[@12HHoo]

The staff are always so lovely. Great people, great fun!

[@markhowell3916]

You almost always comment on how nice the people are at your challenges. I would say, you get what you’d give. Well done Beard!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

cheers mate :)

[@schmidt640]

I want to do every food challenge this guy has ever done. Zero chance I would complete any of them but they all look so amazing. I don't care if I end up having to pay for the full boat, it would still be worth it.

[@mississippiman601]

Love watching beard. Makes me hungry every time I watch him eat. That calzone looked amazing.

[@ThePercyJacksonDude]

I’m still waiting to hear him laugh just once without also coughing.

[@limhan3209]

Go to the 8:40 mark

[@damienwoodcock4241]

That is his laugh😂

[@Beardmeatsfood]

think my parents made me watch wacky races too much when i was a kid

[@turkeyman631]

@@Beardmeatsfood Better than laughing like Muttley

[@bluue6952]

Makes him sound like a smoker 🤣🤣🤣

[@the_video_word]

"Bugger me, it's bright out here" was pretty much my reaction every time I stepped outside when I worked in GA / AL :) Spend your life trying to dash between buildings, car - anywhere that's got A/C.

[@Beachgirl1]

As a resident of Alabama, I agree. As I type this, it is hotter than the surface of the sun. 😂😮

[@ambitionz5625]

I love how these videos are always the perfect length to enjoy a meal to

[@shannondore]

I think it's sweet how you order dessert that way you're making a purchase for the restaurant and I'm sure you tip well too. That's nice. And I'm in Alabama and yes the sun is bright as hell here, sometimes too bright.🌞

[@drichcymru]

"Saltier than Jurgen Klopp" PRICELESS. Especially after yesterday's result 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Beardmeatsfood]

hahaha liverpool fan's going to be raging at me

[@ScottSmith-uk9tn]

Too bad my Gunners choked against the Toffees but a good one about Klopp!

[@drichcymru]

@@Beardmeatsfood fingers crossed they'll be raging even harder when Everton do em next week (PLEASE GOD PLEASE).

[@kieransmith1796]

I wonder how many challenge shirts Beard actually has. Maybe he could do a video on them. Well done as always.

[@jaysmith2858]

@@Beardmeatsfood Who do you support Beard? I suspect you could be 'a Manc' or a Leeds fan.

[@ellenshaw9883]

The service was awesome. They were friendly and attentive. The calzone looked incredible. Great job 👏

[@Beardmeatsfood]

cheers mate :)

[@brandoncrabtree5986]

I'm honestly always surprised at how reasonably priced these challenges are if you lose. 35 dollars is not too bad for that.

[@cousinstu]

Asking for the dessert menu never gets old! I love the reactions.

[@jamessteel9016]

Sweet home Alabama 👏 glad you’re back in the states beard

[@ReeceSpurs]

Probably been my favourite youtube channel for a while now. Always excellent videos, great sense of humour aswell.

[@candaceware4173]

I love love love your vidoes i never miss one!!

[@CrusterfunkShenanigans]

In this frigging mess of a world Im glad we have you for some much needed wholesome entertainment

[@Beardmeatsfood]

happy to help mate :)

[@Teiresias911]

Nice job dude! I also want to note that everyone in this video was extremely polite and friendly. Wholesome content from the Beard!

[@CptWhit3y]

Southern Hospitality on full display!

[@robocop3961]

@@CptWhit3y 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hughdunbar9823]

Americans can be some of the nicest and kindest people you would ever want to meet. The opposite is also true but I am pretty sure you can say that about anyone anywhere.

[@ajmage5319]

I love it when Beard visits the South. Everyone is so polite, relaxed and hospitable!

[@seefore5409]

It's Sweet Home Alabama for a reason!

[@OutdoorPOV]

This dude deserves all the views, just an all-around cool bloke

[@not1fromyourworld]

Good to see you enjoying our southern hospitality here in sweet home Alabama

[@chrismcdaid1207]

That calzone looked so delicious 🤤

[@afganno3385]

is it pizza pie?

[@stianaslaksen5799]

You are so well mannered, a rare thing to see. Pleasure to watch!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

i try :)

[@carologren9932]

Hearing you ask for the dessert menu NEVER gets old!

[@jovi0930]

Dude your content is awesome, entertaining and always make me hungry, awesome!

[@Neat0_o]

Haha you can tell he wasn’t scared by this challenge at allll. Way to go Adam. Now I’m off to get me a calzone lol

[@Beardmeatsfood]

enjoy!

[@SeriousDragonify]

He was scared of sleeping with his cousin.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

@@SeriousDragonifywhat???

[@bliiild]

@@SeriousDragonify what the hell 🤣

[@arran1216]

@@Showmetheevidence- there is a stereotype that southern people, namely from Alabama and Mississippi sleep with their cousins and other family members.

[@breakingthelaws5379]

Oh man, I love it when he gets dessert afterward just to blow everyone’s minds!!! Lol!

[@theavereviewer7081]

Wow, staff there were so friendly. Hopefully more people go in there. Congrats on smashing it.

[@brerg8r]

Awesome as always! I can't eat foods like this anymore for health reasons, so I just try to enjoy them vicariously through videos like yours.

[@B0dybagBen]

Damn that may be the friendliest staff you've had on the channel. Super polite and welcoming.., The hospitality of the South i guess.

[@ZillaDaKilla195-AA]

Definitely

[@jegowysokoscjankowalski]

Try doing it with other skin color. Surprise: they will still be nice.

[@augustseptember3503]

Nice, polite American staff to a nice, polite fellow Englishman! Well done Beard, you never let the 'old country' down! Really enjoy your challenges abroad as well as here in the 'old country.'

[@petersdragon8048]

Glow in the dark stuff is always cool 😎 great job

[@mikebird5148]

Always astonishing how fast you get through most of these challenges.

[@BartMolkenboer]

Love the kindness of the workers and that calzone is looking really delicious 😍

[@KayakDreadgirl]

The sheer amount of cheese in that thing tho! You were right to go carefully. Absolutely smashed it yet again! ❤ 😮

[@Footystickersuk]

I don’t know why but I’m fascinated by these videos… new subscriber top man👊

[@Ekul89]

Just love how polite you always are. Costs nothing and shows pure class. Oh and great video/beard/calzone etc!

[@MultiPetercool]

All that cheese would have me plugged for a month! 😂

[@daltonhays5156]

I love the absolute power move of asking for the dessert menu

[@able136]

Your editing is getting better and better. I'm engaged before the food challenge comes to mention.

[@annhutcheson5770]

Not sure what veggies were available, but spinach would’ve been tactically perfect since it wilts down to pretty much nothing. Nice job, Beard! Welcome to Bama!

[@markcab2055]

That is a good point.

[@Kevin_Lazar]

Welcome *back* you mean. He has another video from Alabama last year

[@dbone3356]

At least he got to pick and wasn't stuck with mushrooms.

[@mikesixx7655]

It's also heavy in fiber

[@WinterCrystal1009]

Well the only problem is that spinach can also make you choke lol ik I've almost choked on cooked spinach before

[@ifeelfantaastic2425]

I can’t imagine being able to drive for 3 hours after a meal like that.

[@ROGER2095]

After 20 minutes I'd be pulling off the road to take a nap.

[@areichental]

I wouldn't be able to breathe after a meal like that, much less drive.

[@sunshinelavender1663]

This is what I’m always thinking. And now Katinas videos (if you follow) she’s walking to all these places. I would have to roll over in a coma

[@DosDonts101]

I was thinking the same thing

[@synestheticstudio]

It's a gorgeous drive through there!

[@_introvertlife3692]

Best intro there ever was

[@user-hv4ff6or1x]

Like a true winner he gets dessert lol that's why I love this guy

[@ramonschliszka6332]

I’m always amazed about the size of the soft drinks… comes in bucket size only. 😅

[@OSheaMike]

Welcome to America!

[@Historicallygamified]

Don't be. It's loaded to the brim with ice then soda of choice. Pour that soda out into a normal water glass and it's maybe 3/4 full or less.

[@carolmurphy7572]

And free refills. 🙄🤣

[@sicily7220]

Welcome to the US.😉

[@Charliethesausage]

The best time of the week on KZbin! Love the podcast too

[@Beardmeatsfood]

ah thanks mate, means a lot!

[@audreydavis1625]

Yay!! So happy you came to Alabama! Made my day!

[@johnpeter4436]

Per the Gadsden Times, 4/24/23: "Tre Ragazzi’s Glencoe location at 616 Banks St. closed in late March."

[@TXMEDRGR]

I love hearing the beautiful Southern accents in this video. Great job on the calzone Mr. Beard.

[@Beardmeatsfood]

cheers mate :)

[@ginagreen5756]

Great job! ✨ I'm so glad everyone was so nice and helpful. Blessings to you and Mrs. Beard 🌺🕊️

[@Beardmeatsfood]

thanks gina!

[@breezy_007_6]

ussually watchin ur vids on my tele, god do i wanta finally try me a food challenge, been watchin em for years, urself the bearded lad, furious pete and la beast, ya'll inspire me

[@RizzRossOfficial]

Time to go back 5 years and try The Ol' Mukbang challenge again! That was an interesting one lol. Totally fan boying over here, Adam. Much love from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia!

[@JerEats]

I feel like you always bring out the best in people!!! You absolutely crushed that massive calzone and the ask for dessert menu is always hilarious 😂

[@CanadiansInCarsGettingCocky]

Here for the dessert

[@Beardmeatsfood]

Me too

[@caveweta]

Never fails to crack me up, the reaction to you asking for the dessert menu…. Priceless.

[@MrSitemaster2]

It's the diet coke that gets me.

[@markusprior]

Saltier than Klopp! Nearly spat my tea out 😂 Keep up the great work Beard 👍

[@Gigi-14]

I laughed when you lamented, “this is hard work.” You are too funny Beard 😂

[@BiancaVie]

I would order that just to eat with my family😂it’s massive but it looked so good. Gotta love how friendly the staff was. Makes me wanna take a trip further south to get one❤

[@1Jetsurf]

Asking for the dessert menu, gets me every damn time! LMAO!! Love the looks on their face!

[@tribesman1955]

Great video, always look forward to them.

[@wrkhrvst]

I'm curious if he was ever told that prosciutto and ham are the same thing. lol... it's like a huge hot pocket :)

[@coryscott8103]

Good luck as always Adam!!! Your work ethic is amazing!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

thanks mate :)

[@coryscott8103]

​@@Beardmeatsfood give me a shout if you're ever in Houston, TX and we'll take you out for a good meal and a challenge! Thanks again for the content.

[@nicksmith3531]

So cool to know you came to Alabama! Hope you enjoy your time! Big fan of your show!!!

[@Mokong08]

Laughed way to much at the klopp joke 😂 😂 😂

[@sageosaka]

what a very friendly bunch of people :)

[@Davewithamullet]

It's great when you go to a place and the staff don't recognise you, all adds to the experience. Thanks for uploading stay safe 👏

[@dotts8702]

You're incredibly polite! Good to hear... Fantastic video as usual!!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

thanks mate :)

[@shannondavis3338]

Still cracks me up the look on their face when you ask for the desert menu!

[@braceypunk]

Best commentaries lol. Good one!

[@papicam1573]

I didn’t think in a million years that you would be doing a food challenge where I grew up!

[@mikealanfromchicagoland1209]

Welcome back stateside! Can’t wait to see what the series has in store.

[@thecoolkid9280]

I live in Alabama and will be coming to visit some friends next year in Leeds, UK. Let's get together for lunch!! You need a video challenge with a "regular" eater to show the world what an eating machine you are.....

[@Neverfold007]

Love the videos actually really help me eat but I hope you tip well man keep it up 👍🏼

[@ocot742]

That calzone looked amazing! Happy Sunday Beard!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

and to you mate!

[@prostreetmark]

I love calzone,But that one was massive!! And having dessert after that,glad to see you back in the U.S!!! Another great video!!

[@Beardmeatsfood]

thanks mark

[@owlwatch6572]

I can't beat you in most meals but that Calzone looked so good and that cheese omw THE CHEESE !!!

[@daysiewaysie]

that's true southern hospitality there for y'all

[@gaius_enceladus]

Now THAT'S a calzone! Looks delicious!