Regional hot dogs turn the humble sausage into ambassadors of local pride, served hot and loaded enough to require extra napkins. Across the country, various styles show off their own bragging rights, ...

The Prodigal Son of Hot Dogs is returning. Joey Chestnut, the greatest competitive eater of all time, will be back Friday on Coney Island for Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest after missing last ...

Nathan’s Famous, an iconic American hot dog maker that opened its first store in Coney Island more than a century ago, was sold to a Chinese-based pork producer for $450 million. The all-cash deal was ...

Chestnut, returning after a year’s absence, won his 17th title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is dominating fashion. Chestnut, 41, of Westfield, Indiana wolfed down 70 ...