Joey Chestnut devours 5-pound BBQ nachos at AutoZone Park exhibition

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut gave fans a show Saturday night at AutoZone Park, demolishing a 5-pound plate of ...

Don’t let summer pass by without trying one of these amazing hot dogs

There’s just something very American about hot dogs. Is there another dish that consumers routinely devour despite scientific ...

Meet the 3 Best New Food at the Iowa State Fair finalists for 2026

A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and selected these three finalists for the 2026 Best New ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Eating Challenges Are All the Rage. But When Was the Last Time You Saw Someone Eat a Mutton Shoulder Bone?

Humans have long sought to turn gluttony into a virtue—leading to some remarkable episodes of competitive eating. Here are just a few: A hare-raising appetite: In the 17th century, an English farmer ...