Pastel Eats 4lb. "Gordo" Burger, Rewarded with Comped Bill

Rochester NY (GSP). Dr. Amar Pastel, famous embalmer for GSL Funeral Services division, has received another decoration in an impressive list of accolades. After consuming a 4 pound "Gordo" or "Fatso" burger, in one sitting, from Donnie's Burgers (Rochester, NY), he did not have to pay the bill. Pastel washed it down with a refreshing root beer and topped it off with warm cherry pie a la mode.

After chewing his way in the record books, Pastel said he never doubted he could do it. "I believed in myself, when no one else did. You can kick me when I am down, but I will get up and prove you wrong," he said. Critics believe Pastel was referring to earlier that day when he tripped on a storm drain and a reporter kicked him in his rear saying he is "washed up."

Donnie's Burgers have offered picking up the check for anyone who could consume their "Gordo" burger, in what's called the "Donnie's Gordo Burger Put-Up-or-Shut-Up Challenge." Usually, families of four eat the meal for a weekend treat, but the challenge is popular - 42 individuals have succeeded, while over 100 have failed since the challenge was offered in 1994. Pastel has been known to participate in many fast food restaurants on their sandwich challenges and has not failed yet.

The "Gordo" burger is a signature sandwich filled with the "works," including lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, cheese, special sauce, ketchup, mustard and relish on a sesame seed bun, and costs $11.95. Pastel is the 2006 Champion of the New England Chowder Challenge and plans to compete in the Pittsburgh Pierogi Eat-Off.