There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more
They’re red hot and ready. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo vowed at Monday’s weigh-in to break their own records when they chow down at Fourth of July’s famed contest. Chestnut, the world’s top competitive eater, said despite the high temperatures and humidity forecast for competition day in Coney Island, … Read more
The world-famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme. The annual Coney Island tradition has taken place for decades and has produced the fames such as Takeru Kobayashi, Miki Sudo and Joey Chestnut. … Read more