Besides Elise Wiggins’ new Summer Local week at Panzano, there is a plethora of beer-, wine- and meat-centric events taking place this week, plus an annual Hot-Dog Eating Contest on Sunday. Here’s a ...

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The contest, formal or otherwise, have been going on for decades.

Every eating contest is brutal in the end, but some sound harmless enough right up until you’re in the thick of the competition. How bad, for instance, could a few sandwiches hurt? Turns out, plenty.

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, ...