Chowhound Joey Chestnut gets mustard yellow belt and a fiancee

Joey Chestnut devoured the competition once again Friday, winning his eighth consecutive title at the annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, eating 61 hot dogs in ten minutes. Matthew Stonie finished second with 56. But the

Before the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest in Coney Island today, Joey Chestnut proposed to his girlfriend in front of the crowd (she said yes): joey chestnut proposes hot dog eating contest. ESPN. Then, Chestnut proceeded 

There is nothing more American than Joey Chestnut. Every year, on America's birthday, Joey Chestnut stands on stage, confident he can shove more stuff — specifically, hot dogs, America's most American food — into his face 

Photograph: Peter Foley /EPA. Joey Chestnut hoisted the mustard-yellow belt awarded to the annual Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest champion for the eighth consecutive time on Friday after eating 61 hot dogs in ten minutes.

Before downing 61 hot dogs in 10 minutes to secure his spot as champion of the annual Coney Island ritual, Mr. Chestnut got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend Neslie Ricasa, herself a competitive eater, according to the Associated