Food eating contests have long been a staple of friendly competition in the United States, with the first recorded speed-eating event taking place in 1916 at Nathan's Famous hot dog stand. Hot dogs ...

GOSHEN — Most people are familiar with the concept of competitive eating. One of the most famous eaters is Joey Chestnut, who has gained fame for his prodigious eating skills. Earlier this summer, ...

Coney Island serves as Joey Chestnut’s home court every summer. The Indiana native spends Independence Day at the Brooklyn amusement park as the favorite in the annual Nathan’s Famous International ...

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 ...

All eating contests are created equal — but some are more equal than others. Tonight’s inaugural Mezcal Taco Eating Contest rises above the rest simply because — well, have you ever eaten a taco? They ...

So today is one of the top American holidays for eating, right? I mean, there is Thanksgiving, of course, but the Fourth of July features some serious cookouts. And don't forget the de facto Super ...