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How Nathan Handwerker Became the Hot Dog King

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Nathan’s, the famous Coney Island hot dog seller, is celebrating 100 years. We spoke to the restaurant’s founder’s grandson about its history and its legendary July 4 contest.

Noah Rothbaum
Noah Rothbaum 

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Noah Rothbaum

Noah Rothbaum

Former Half Full Editor

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