Some may see the annual Coney Island, N.Y., contest as an act of defiance, capturing the holiday spirit. When the British taxed our sugar, we fought for independence. When modern-day doctors tell us ...

What does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest have in common with the Indianapolis 500? A lot if you’re Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Nathan’s champion set to return to the contest Friday after a ...

There are almost three dozen competitive eating events on the International Federation of Competitive Eating website (yes, the IFOCE really exists), and hundreds of other food battles are fought each ...

Along with cinnamon buns, Cafe 57 serves fantastic breakfast items such as omelets, hash browns, and a variety of breakfast ...

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 ...

This Sunday, “Furious Pete” Czerwinski will face off against “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti and Dale “Mouth of the South” Boone at Mardi Gras Casino in a major watermelon-eating contest. The event — which ...