KALAMAZOO, MI — Hot dog lovers in Kalamazoo have a chance to put their stomachs to the test. At high noon on Saturday, June 14, glizzy lovers are invited to Schultz’s Treat Street, 3023 Oakland Drive, ...

NEW YORK — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year’s event after signing a deal with a rival brand, ...

The greatest hot dog eater in human history will soon be returning to his former stomping grounds. Back in 2021, Joey Chestnut set the world record for most hot dogs eaten in a 10-minute period by ...

Nick Wehry, the husband of Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest women’s division champion Miki Sudo, is facing some sizzling accusations, and the drama is heating up. During the July Fourth hot dog eating contest ...

For many, the Fourth of July is a day full of traditions. After a one-year hiatus, one of the most famous Fourth of July traditions in sports returns in its most famous form in 2025. Joey Chestnut ...

After a tiebreaker, Chestnut defends his title as world's fastest hot dog eater. July 4, 2008 — -- In one of the most exciting finishes in hot dog eating competition history, defending champion ...

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For the second course of Eater’s 2024 dinner party series, we’re turning the menu over to hot dogs, the eternal crown jewel of the backyard barbecue. Between the sizzle of sausages over flames, the ...

Lena Park is an Oakland-based food, culture, and sports writer who has lived in the Bay for over a decade. She covers food trends, pop-ups, restaurant openings, and the Bay Area food scene at large.