From ghost peppers to scorching hot wings, spicy food challenges have taken social media by storm. What started as local restaurant promotions has grown into a global phenomenon, with millions of ...

FOOD ITEM THAT ONCE TOOK DOWN THE BAY STATE COMPETITIVE EATING CHAMP, JEFF ESPER. IT TAKES A LOT TO FILL HIM UP, BUT A TROUGH OF LOADED TOTS ONCE DID JUST THAT. THIS IS THE POINT WHERE I KNEW I WAS IN ...

When "Man v. Food" first premiered on the Travel Channel in 2008, it fueled a cultural phenomenon. Audiences were captivated by host Adam Richman's simple quest of traveling the country in search of ...

Food challenges often feature massive portions, and this one revolves around an enormous hot dog designed to test even experienced eaters. Attempting the challenge alongside competitive eating ...

Joey Chestnut, Casey Webb, Matt Stonie … these are just a few of the titans at the pinnacle of the sport that is competitive eating. Their achievements are a combination of strategy, stamina and ...

Famous competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut is heading to Minnesota for an epic hot dog challenge at CHS Field in August, and he’ll be getting a little help from a friend. Chestnut and ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! In the field of competitive food eating, Max Stanford is known as “Max vs Food.” The ...

A three-foot-long burrito. A $40 chicken sandwich. A hamburger 10 patties tall. At these Kansas City restaurants, finishing a food challenge will bring eternal glory, and possibly a stomachache too.

Sweaty palms, watery eyes and zero regrets kick off today’s International Hot and Spicy Food Day, as heat lovers show up ready for the burn. What started as a thrill has settled into tradition, with ...