Hot Dog History Born in Coney Island

Published 2016-07-01
Nathan's Famous, host of the annual July 4 hot-dog eating contest, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. WSJ's Jeff Bush takes a trip to the original Coney Island location to explore the humble history of the popular sausage on a bun. Photo: Jeff Bush

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All Comments (21)
  • @u.s_nyc8513
    Eating dogs for nearly 40 years at Nathan's. Allways the best.
  • @TheDustysix
    My Lady friend and I ate at the Nathan's in south Fort Myers. Quite good.
  • @mrmjb1960
    Both of them suggested he get into the business and he agreed! He saved his money and bought a lot on Stillwell Avenue! The rest is history.
  • @sejembalm
    Nathan's first hot dog eating contest started in 1916 where the champion only ate 13 hot dogs. On the 4th of July, 2016, the champion of the Nathan's hot dog eating contest broke the record with 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Just imagine that for a moment.
  • @nudnikjeff
    My grandma played cards with Ida Handwerker!
  • We New Yorkers have the best of everything. Coney Island Nathan’s, Brooklyn has the best Roast Beef sandwich at Brennan and Carr’s and the best Pastrami at Katz Deli and the best fried clams in The Bronx at City Island
  • @edkeaton1085
    A while back, I decided to give Nathan's hot dogs a try. After doing so, I understand why everyone goes crazy for them. They are quite tasty, if they're cooked the right way. Now, if they were lower in price at the supermarket, then I'd buy them more often.
  • @markrubin9449
    The server sweated over the hot dog grill giving the unique flavor to the meat. Nothing better.
  • @phobosse5750
    Il y a pas la traduction en français quelque part ?
  • @user-wb9uo7hc7t
    ‎‎Excuse me. What are the ingredients might put in Coney Island Nathan’s Famous hot dogs? Do you put sauerkraut or fermented vegetables in it?