The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating. So today is one ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 25, before Joey Chestnut announced his return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this Fourth of July. Chestnut also did, in fact, defeat ...

We all like to pretend we’re calm, composed adults who chew thoughtfully and savor every bite. But then that food shows up.

Popcorn and competitive eating aren’t your usual Memorial Day pair, but this year, Joey Chestnut is changing the game. The world’s most iconic eater is teaming up with Rural King in South Terre Haute, ...

New York (CNN) — Every Fourth of July, starting when she was 15, Jacqueline Lewis and her family come together to honor a great American tradition: the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition. “I ...

An international competitive eater took on the food challenge at Cafora’s Italian Restaurant in late June, and soon food fans everywhere will get a chance to see the results on YouTube. Adam Moran, ...

Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles has started a competitive eating challenge: the Gauntlet. Competitors will have to eat 4 chicken and waffles plates, a pound of fries, a pound of tots and more. Winners get ...

Every rule Major League Eating has for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest that fans and viewers need to know. When you look at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the first instinct is probably that ...

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 ...