NEW YORK—Defending champion Miki Sudo forced down 39 1/2 hot dogs and buns to claim a ninth women’s title in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition. Sudo beat Mayoi Ebihara’s 33 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes Tuesday in a contest that…
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo Defend Titles at Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Contest
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Chestnut out ate runner-up Geoffrey Esper and the rest of an international field of 15 competitive eaters by double digits…
Here’s How Long Costco Plans to Keep Its Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog Combo
Costco will be keeping the price of its signature hot dog and drink combination inexpensive for customers despite soaring inflationary pressures, although prices for other items at the store may increase. Costco CFO Richard Galanti revealed the news during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Sept. 22 after being asked whether the retailer would look at increasing the price of its famous combo to offset tightening margins owing…
Joey Chestnut Is Chomp Champ Again in July 4 Hot Dog Contest
NEW YORK—Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess. In a decisive chowdown comeback, women’s record-holder Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners and buns to win the…
Teen Starts Hot Dog Business to Raise Money for Dental School: ‘Lit That Flame of Entrepreneurship’
A teen with a dream of becoming a dentist got ahead of the game at just 16. Forming his very own LLC with his parents’ help, he became the proud proprietor of a popular hot dog stand and is now raising money for medical school. Ryan Fouts of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has been running Ryan’s Dawgs…
6-Year-Old Insists on Ordering Own Food at Touchscreen Checkout—and the Results Are Priceless
A Virginia dad impressed social media users when his 6-year-old son insisted on ordering his own meal at a fast-food joint, using the touchscreen checkout all by himself. Like a “big boy,” young JP had to lump the consequences afterward—but the photos were hilarious. “We stopped for breakfast like any other morning but this particular day he…
Joey Chestnut Sets New Record at Post-Pandemic Hot Dog Race
NEW YORK—Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76 franks and buns in 10 minutes. That’s one more than he did in setting the men’s record last…
Hot Dog! NYC Marks July 4 With Eating Contest, Fireworks
NEW YORK—After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City’s most well-known Fourth of July traditions are back. The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be back in full form with a display over the East River, with shells being shot from five barges in a televised, choregraphed spectacle. This year, crowds…
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