Every iconic American dish has a backstory. From immigrant inventions to happy accidents, these 12 classics reveal how the United States found its flavour over 250 years.

Piled high with its signature seven toppings, the Chicago dog is a rite of passage for tourists and a source of hometown ...

What makes a sport American? Fans leave clues at a Florida pickleball party, a Charleston crawfish-eating contest and Vince ...

Jerome Burns had just finished his 20th hot dog last July 4 at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island when the announcer yelled, “Joey’s on 60 hot dogs and buns!” The crowd went ...

One of the Fourth of July mainstays returns to Coney Island in New York City on Saturday as Joey Chestnut looks to defend his title at the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Among the ...

Competitive eating stars from all over the world will gather on New York's Coney Island for the sport's biggest and brightest event as the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest kicks off on July 4.

Joey Chestnut is as reliable as fireworks on the Fourth of July. Chestnut delivered yet again, winning his 18th title at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, July 4. He did it by eating 66 ...

When the founders of the United States signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, could they have pictured it would have resulted in this? Some may celebrate July 4 with patriotism, fireworks and ...

Alexa Herrera is a digital producer with the CBS News New York web team. She previously worked with WUFT and WTSP in Florida as a digital producer. She's a Long Island native. With the coveted Mustard ...

Ready to return to one of the uniquely American annual events? The 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to kick off another Fourth of July celebration at Coney Island this year. Familiar faces ...

If you want to back Joey Chestnut to win the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest this Independence Day, you're not alone. The king of competitive eating has a 95% win probability at Kalshi, equating to ...

Fireworks, flags and BBQs are Fourth of July staples, but America’s 250th birthday brings an extra helping of absurdity to Coney Island. Yet, none capture the nation's spirit quite like the legendary ...