Every July 4, America celebrates its independence the only way it knows how: With an excessive food competition. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back in 2025 and features the return of a fan ...

So many hot dogs, so little time. Wednesday, July 16 is National Hot Dog Day, meaning Wienerschnitzel will be discounting its beloved chili dogs, as you’d expect. But several other chains and ...

Everyone's favorite Fourth of July tradition is back, with the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest going down Friday at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, and both multi-year champions ...

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Joey Chestnut made his triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025 after a contract dispute kept him out of the 2024 edition of the event. Chestnut is the most prolific ...

Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year ban and, well, you can guess the rest. He performed like the GOAT he is. Chestnut, 41, won his 17th title, with an ...