She’s got a beef with these seven items. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and drinks she warns may increase your risk of developing cancer or having it return. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and beverages she avoids. Jam Press Vid/@oncology.nutritio “I … Read more
You can bet things are about to get weird when the “best of” list you’ve just clicked on comes with a disclaimer up top — seems the decision makers behind CNN Travel’s new collection of the absolute best eats in the US of A could smell a controversy cooking from a mile away. “Americans have … Read more
It’s a two-for-bun deal. It would seem only natural that there be enough buns for the world’s tubesteaks. Unfortunately for hot-dog lovers, the sausage-to-roll ratio is skewed heavily in the bread’s favor. With some exceptions, dogs are typically sold in packs of ten while meat sheaths come in bundles of eight. This means that at … Read more
Longstanding beef has finally been squashed. Eaten, actually. Joey Chestnut defeated Takeru Kobayashi in a one-on-one hot dog eating contest Sunday afternoon at the Hyper X Arena in Las Vegas. Chestnut consumed 83 dogs — beating his world record of 76 in 2022 — to Kobayashi’s 66 in 10 minutes. “This is amazing,” Chestnut said … Read more
Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are beefing over the rules for their Netflix special showdown on Monday. The pair of legendary professional eaters won’t be allowed to dunk or pour water on their hot dogs in the 10-minute contest, according to a set of rules released by Netflix on Thursday. It’s a departure from most … Read more
He’s lived a full life. Takeru Kobayashi, Japan’s legendary competitive eater and one-time rival hot dog king Joey Chestnut is dishing on their highly anticipated rematch — and what retirement has been like since throwing the napkin on the table in 2010. The rivalrous duo, who went head to head for several Fourth of July … Read more
Hot dog lovers rejoiced this week with the reopening of Papaya King at 206 E. 86 St., around the corner from where the original stood on Third Avenue for 89 years until it was demolished two years ago. It’s great to have it back in all its tacky glory. Goofy signs again tout the benefits … Read more
Firing up the grill this Fourth of July will burn a hole in wallets. The cost of feeding a party of 10 this Independence Day weekend is at a record high — an average of $71.22 ($7.12 per person) driven up by the cost of meat, according to the latest statistics from the American Farm … Read more
It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert. … Read more
Joey Chestnut won’t be scarfing down dozens of hot dogs on live television with millions watching, he learned from The Post. Instead, he’s been banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest because he partnered with Impossible Foods, a vegan hot dog brand. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, he detailed that he didn’t actually know … Read more
Which glizzy has the most rizz? Hot dogs are having a moment in the Big Apple, making their humble way onto high-end menus and into fancy cocktail bars — there’s even a 50-foot statue of the summer staple occupying Times Square, to the bewilderment of the tourist hordes. With all that on the grill, there’s still … Read more
There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more
It’s gonna be a real dog fight. Only one man has beaten Joey Chestnut in the last 17 years of the July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating competition – and he says his latest competitor, and former arch nemesis, can do it to. Matt Stonie beat Chestnut 62 franks to 60 in the 2015 edition … Read more
Coney Island’s war of wieners escalated as organizers of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest debunked Joey Chestnut’s claim that they were “changing the rules” — leading to the perennial champ getting barred from next month’s barf bash. Chestnut groaned that he was “gutted” by Major League Eating’s decision to keep him from defending his title … Read more
It’s time to ketchup on the latest hot dog trend: mayonnaise. How to dress a hot dog can be a polarizing topic — and there’s no more divisive condiment than mayo. And yet, according to a 2021 survey commissioned by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and The North American Meat Institute, 19% … Read more
Major beef is brewing over fake beef. As The Post exclusively reported this week, competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut won’t be gulping down scores of hot dogs at the venerable Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 because of his new partnership with Impossible Foods. “To set the record straight, I do not have a contract with … Read more
Surprising news has engulfed the hot dog eating world and nobody can digest it. Joey Chestnut, the No. 1-ranked eater in the world, won’t be chowing down on hotdogs on July 4 at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to his partnership with Impossible Foods. It’s an irreplaceable void, his belly-filling competitors say. “It’s a … Read more
This hot dog news from Coney Island is hard to swallow. Joey Chestnut, perennial winner of the annual July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition, is out of this year’s beef barf over a deal he made to represent a different wiener brand, The Post has learned. And not just any brand, but Impossible Foods, … Read more
He’s lost his appetite for competitive eating. Takeru Kobayashi — the Japanese eating legend who won six consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests is standing down from all future food challenges because he quite literally no longer has the hunger to compete. The 46-year-old announced his retirement in the new Netflix documentary “Hack Your Health: … Read more
Hot dogs have never been hotter. Indeed, these tube-iquitous treats certainly seem to be in everything in New York City nowadays from ice cream to churros and even streets — a so-called “toxically masculine” 65-foot wiener installment was erected in Times Square last month. As folks begin to relish the frankfurter phenomenon, newly-opened Williamsburg rooftop … Read more