Source: Mike Pomranz, FOOD & WINE, 6/4/21


The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is exactly one month away, returning to its regular Coney Island setting after taking place in a COVID-19 secure capacity last year. Though everything is mostly back to normal in 2021, could a bigger change be on the horizon: a vegetarian hot dog competition? Nathan's is taking a step in that direction. On Monday, the iconic hot dog chain will begin serving vegan hot dogs at 13 locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, including at its Coney Island flagship.

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