Melody Andorfer was the winner of the first official Nathan’s contest in 1972, according to the Coney Island History Project. She ate 12 hot dogs in 5 minutes — beating all other competitors, men and ...

The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win on Friday. The 41-year-old, from Westfield, ...

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There’s a tiny sliver of culinary paradise tucked away on Market Street in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, where hot dog dreams come true and your taste buds might just throw a spontaneous party in your mouth.

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Joey Chestnut is the undisputed king of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. He's won the contest a record 16 times, lifting ...

Hot dog-eating champion and world record holder Joey Chestnut holds records for other foods too. Chestnut, who has been ...