On the 240th anniversary of his country's independence, American Joey Chestnut ate 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes. A new record. "Jaws," as Chestnut is known, put down a summer's worth of cased meats at ...

FLUSHING, MI — Six competitors, six paczki a piece and bragging rights on Fat Tuesday — how much more American does it get?

Everyone's favorite Fourth of July tradition is coming in hot. Yes, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York returns on Friday, July 4 and this year, Joey Chestnut returns after a one ...

Ever wondered why Nathan's started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.

There's something about the fair that pairs perfectly with the start of autumn. It's a pure slice of small town Americana as sweet as blueberry pie -- which just so happens to be what a group of brave ...

Even before the internet, overindulgence was something of a spectator sport for those who reveled in gastronomic glory ...

Are you a foodie who enjoys participating in or watching eating competitions? I am! I hate to admit it, but one of my guilty ...

A Reddit user is questioning whether their unusual spice tolerance gave them an unfair advantage in a recent hot pepper-eating contest. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the original poster, or OP, explained on ...