Jul. 4, 2025 By Olivia Seaman On a hot Fourth of July afternoon, Joey Chestnut once again proved why he is the king of competitive eating, devouring 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to reclaim his title as the winner of the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. After missing last…
Jun. 16, 2025 By Olivia Seaman The countdown to one of Brooklyn’s most iconic summer events is on — and its star eater is back. The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to return to Coney Island next month, promising the fanfare and fierce competition locals have come…
Sep. 3, 2024 By Adam Daly After missing out on competing for the Mustard Belt at this year’s Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Joey Chestnut smashed his world record Monday during a head-to-head showdown with longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi. The world’s top-ranked competitive eater scarfed down 83 hot dogs…
Jul. 16, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Hot-diggity-dog!
Jul. 4, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
We have a weiner!
Jul. 3, 2024 By Dean Moses
What do ketchup and Joey Chestnut have in common? You won’t see either of them on a frankfurter at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest this year.
Jul. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Dylan Christie
If taking part in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is an extreme sport, preparing all those dogs in the Nathan’s Famous kitchen is a carefully-choreographed dance.
Jun. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille
“Joey Chestnut inspires humanity. “