 Alex Stone, EBC News. Because nothing says America like competitive eating. And the winner is Patrick Bertoletti. 58, Nathan's famous hot dogs and buns. Chicago and Patrick Bertoletti, this year's winner of the annual hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island. Perennial champion Joey Chestnut barred after signing with a Nathan's competitor. Mickey Sudo scarfed down 51 buns and dogs to defend her championship. Richard Cantu.