Food-themed competitions take culinary celebrations to a whole new level, mixing creativity, skill, and sometimes sheer ...

Food eating contests have long been a staple of friendly competition in the United States, with the first recorded speed-eating event taking place in 1916 at Nathan's Famous hot dog stand. Hot dogs ...

There's something about the fair that pairs perfectly with the start of autumn. It's a pure slice of small town Americana as sweet as blueberry pie -- which just so happens to be what a group of brave ...

GOSHEN — Most people are familiar with the concept of competitive eating. One of the most famous eaters is Joey Chestnut, who has gained fame for his prodigious eating skills. Earlier this summer, ...

All eating contests are created equal — but some are more equal than others. Tonight’s inaugural Mezcal Taco Eating Contest rises above the rest simply because — well, have you ever eaten a taco? They ...

As Joey Chestnut makes his return to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Friday, a Massachusetts resident is hoping to beat him out. Geoffrey Esper, of Oxford, is Major League Eating’s No. 2-ranked eater ...

Some culinary contests are designed for maximum messiness and mayhem. We’re looking at you, Mezcal. At 6:30 p.m. tonight, Mezcal, the cantina at 3230 East Colfax Avenue, will throw its second ...