Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th.

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut will compete in the 2025 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The ...

CONEY ISLAND -- Legendary ... Chestnut chowed down on 62 hot dogs and buns in 2023, winning his 16th title. In 2021, he set the world record, downing a whopping 76 hot dogs and buns at the event.

Be the cookout MVP with our recipe for Coney Island hot dogs—beef franks topped with savory meat sauce, ... Place a grilled hot dog in each of 8 hot dog buns and top with a big spoonful of chili.

Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th.