sushi can't get your fill?

RA Sushi is hosting a sushi-eating contest in honor of March Madness on Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 12-5pm. The grand prize eater will receive free sushi for a year, as well as bragging rights as the first RA Sushi MAKI MADNESS champion.Organized like a bracket system, this sushi-eating contest will take place in rounds and heats.

MAKI MADNESS eaters will be gaming against their opponents and a lot of sushi rolls. During the first three rounds, the competitors who demolish two uncut RA Sushi signature Tootsy Maki (crab mix, shrimp and cucumber topped with tempura bits) in the fastest amount of time during their heat advance to the next round.MAKI MADNESS is limited to the first 40 entries, so make sure you register now! Applications are available at RA Baltimore, 1390 Lancaster Street.

Deadline to register is Sunday, March 15 and all eaters must be at least 18 years old to participate. Registration to compete includes a $10 fee, which will be donated to The Tyanna Barre O’Brien Breast Cancer Foundation along with donations from guests at the door.All ages are welcome to attend the event and watch the second round of March Madness. RA Sushi will also offer guests Tootsy Maki rolls for $5.00 and drink specials throughout the event including the Double Dribbler ($3.00), “RA”ckin’ Rebounder($3.00), Metromix Madness ($4.00) and the Elite 8 ($8.00), a drink for two.WHAT: MAKI MADNESSRA Sushi Baltimore’s Inaugural Sushi-Eating ContestWHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 12-5pm12:00pm Check-In12:30pm Round 12:00pm Round 23:30pm Round 34:30pm Championship Sushi ShowdownWHERE: RA Sushi Baltimore1390 Lancaster StreetBaltimore, MD 21230REGISTRATION: Deadline to register is Sunday, March 15.Contest is limited to the first 40 entries.

All participants must be at least 18 years old. Applications are available at the restaurant.There is a $10 entry fee, which will be donated to TheTyanna Barre O’Brien Breast Cancer FoundationPRIZES: First place wins sushi for a year ($600 value)Second place wins $50 gift certificateThird place wins $25 gift certificateAll other participants receive RA Penny Drink CardsAll participants receive a RA Sushi sweatbandFOR MORE INFO: Call 410-522-3200.RA Sushi is pleased to partner with Metromix.com, b free daily, and the Baltimore Sport and Social Club (BSSC) for MAKI MADNESS.RA Sushi is located at 1390 Lancaster Street in Harbor East’s The Eden. Open seven days a week beginning at 11 a.m., the sushi bar and kitchen close at 11 p.m. andthe bar is open until 1 a.m. or later every night. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and The Flying FishLounge, a reverse Happy Hour held on Sundays, has food specials from 8 to 11 p.m.and drink specials 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information, RA Sushi online at www.RAsushi.com or call (410) 522-3200.