Joey Chestnut has never been one to let nerves get in the way of his performance. Chestnut, 39, has won 15 of the last 16 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contests, dominating the field to the extent that he’s effectively competing with himself to set new records. Nevertheless, the legendary competitive eater has acknowledged that … Read more
Lifelong hot dog lovers better ketchup with the latest toppings trends this July 4. Slathering a fresh-off-the-grill frankfurter in a layer of cool, tangy ketchup is a foodie faux pas for folks 18 and over, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, which argues that the condiment is strictly for kids. In fact, the top … Read more
Fizz the season! On Tuesday, Pepsi announced its first-ever infused condiment, labeled “Colachup” — yes, you read that right — in honor of the Fourth of July. The sauce is meant to be the finishing touch on a hot dog, created with help from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Consulting, a business unit of the … Read more
There’s nothing new under the bun. Fixings for the traditional summer barbecue will once again put a strain on wallets as inflation-weary Americans fire up the grill this Memorial Day. Consumers can expect to pay an average of nearly 9% more than they did last year for a family-sized selection of barbecue essentials, including eight-count … Read more
Heard the one about the $29 hot dog? Big eaters in the Big Apple have become accustomed to paying more for almost everything, but the wildly priced wiener at Alex Stupak’s lively new Mischa at the Citicorp Center is on another level. Mischa’s mighty mongrel is easily the city’s top-priced, restaurant menu tube steak, aside … Read more
Hugh Grant has some serious beef with hot dogs. The actor revealed that eating too many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs didn’t agree with him. He spoke about the incident during a Wednesday appearance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” alongside his “Dungeons & Dragons” co-star Chris Pine. “In Coney Island, New York, I … Read more
A24 is relishing their big moment. The entertainment company is on a roll after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the 2023 Oscars with 11 nominations — more than any other film this year. But hot dog brand Oscar Mayer missed out on their big shot when they failed to respond to a direct message … Read more
Hugh Grant was frankly “terrified” of a uniquely dressed fan who “stalked” him at Comic-Con. The 62-year-old actor and his “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” co-star Chris Pine, 42, relished about the memorable interaction in a recent interview with Collider. Grant admitted to being nervous to onstage at San Diego Comic-Con in July because … Read more