Naader Reda attempted two Fresno challenges on the same day with Stephanie Torres: the challenge at Legendary Pho Kitchen and the 9 pound Tortillon burrito at El Mariachi. (Aubrey Koehn was the only previous finisher of the Tortillon.)
Naader Reda has a blog entry and video about attempting the 30 inch pizza challenge at Cataldo's in Bakersfield, CA with Stephanie Torres. update Bakersfield.com has a blog entry about the challenge.
Naader Reda has a report on competing in the Spring Break Eating Championship in Lake Havasu, AZ on March 24 (part 1 of a 4 part series). After the contest, he went on a eating challenge roadtrip in southeastern California with Stephanie Torres.
Naader Reda has a video of Stephanie Torres attempting to complete a previously unbeaten 5.5 lb cheeseburger challenge at Beach House Grill and Bar in Henderson, NV. Naader also appeared in the latest episode of Wreckless Eating.
IdeaFilmFactory has a video of the entire National Spring Break Eating Championship held in Lake Havasu, AZ last weekend won by Stephanie Torres.
Naader Reda & Stephanie Torres attempt NV/CA challenges
Naader Reda has a three part series about the meals he ate with Stephanie Torres in the Las Vegas area (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3) After Nevada, they attempted the following challenges in California: Cataldaldo’s 10 lb. team pizza challenge in Bakersfield, El Tortillon 9 lb. burrito in Fresno (only previous finisher Aubrey Koehn), Pho Kitchen challenge in Fresno and Big Mama’s & Papa’s 36 inch two person challenge (with two toppings).
Stephanie Torres wins 2012 National Spring Break Eating Championship
update March 30 IdeaFilmFactory has a video and Will Millender has a gallery
update March 25 The Havasu News has an article which made the front page.
update 7:50 Will Millender has the top 3: 1) Stephanie Torres 2) Matt Siverio (from Denver) 3) Kevin Ross
update 7:40 Naader Reda announces Stephanie Torres won the contest.
update 7:30pm eastern The contest has started
Will Millender has posted a picture of the field for today’s cheese fries eating contest in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Naader Reda and Jessica “Queen of Cuisine” are last minute entries. Stephanie Torres is dressed appropriately for the National Spring Break Eating Championship. The contest received coverage on the front page of the local paper.
Andrew Lane has a blog entry about Stephanie Torres finishing the Govanator Challenge at Govnr's Park in Denver without assistance, which is usually attempted by two person teams. The estimated weight of the burger, bun, toppings & fries was 13.5 pounds, which Stephanie finished in 53 minutes. Andrew and Stephanie also won $300 by completing the Gut Buster Pizza at Fat Boys in Colorado Springs.
The CompetitiveEat twitter announces the field for the National Spring Break Eating Championship on March 24 in Lake Havasu City, AZ: Ian Hickman, Will Millender, John Rivera, Kevin Ross and Stephanie Torres.
Limerick.Patch.com has an article about Rick "The Manager" Russo serving as Stephanie Torres' manager. Russo had an Angry Birds themed float and Notorious Bob Shoudt was a member of his entourage. Shoudt will appear on a segment on 6ABC tonight about Philadelphia area competitive eaters.
Limerick.Patch.com reports that Wing Bowl competitor Rick Russo was named Mr. Patch of 2011. The article reports Russo is also Stephanie Torres' manager, which is contradicted by a commenter who says Brian Subich is serving in that capacity. (via emails)
Youtube has a video of Stephanie Torres eating the challenge burger at Woodside Bar & Grill in Johnstown, PA in 8:55. 40 minutes earlier, she ate the restaurant's spicy burger challenge.
The Wing Bowl website has a video of Stephanie Torres' sausage eating qualification stunt.
A promo video for "America's Biggest Eater" featuring Stephanie Torres' Wing Bowl qualification stunt is available on youtube.
The Wing Bowl website has a gallery of Stephanie "Chilita" Torres' successful sausage eating qualification stunt this morning. (I think this is the first successful qualification stunt by a woman since Melissa "White Widow" Perzin competed in Wing Bowl 14; Sonya Thomas received byes.) Bill "El Wingador" Simmons also announced he will compete in wing Bowl 20, which has been announced as a sell out. (via Joe LaRue email).
Tom Gilbert wins Las Vegas spaghetti contest
Naader Reda has the top 5 (Part 1 | Part 2) in today’s spaghetti eating contest awarding $1000 in Las Vegas:
1) Tom Gilbert 11 lbs 6 oz, 7 minutes
2) Stephanie Torres 10 lbs 5 oz
3) Rich LeFevre 8 lbs 1 oz
4) Juan Rodriguez 7 lbs 12 oz
5) Naader Reda 6 lbs 1 oz, competed in pie contest earlier in the day
Yesterday Stephanie Torres won $500 after she was the first woman to finish the six pound Calzone Challenge in under an hour at Mannie & Bo's in Golden, Colorado (via email). Andrew Lane was an eyewitness. (gallery | video 1 | video 2).
ThePress.net has a video of Saturday's burger eating contest held at Lumpy's Diner in Antioch, California won by Stephanie Torres.
Don Sturdy has the top 3 in today's burger eating contest at Lumpy's Diner in Antioch, CA: 1) Stephanie Torres 2) Johnnie Excel 3) Naader Reda update Oct 16 Don Sturdy has a gallery and Dax Swanson has a video
The Las Cruces Bulletin reports that Tom Gilbert won Sunday's eating contest at the Enchilada Fiesta and donated $900 of his $1000 prize. Stephanie Torres was the runner-up.
The Las Cruces Bulletin has an article about Stephanie Torres' plans to compete in the eating contest held at the Enchilada Fiesta on Sunday. (I have not seen results from that competition.)
Sasha Flores reports that a female competitive eater from New Mexico (probably Stephanie Torres) won Friday's Sonoran hot dog eating contest at Sir Veza's in Tucson. update Sept 19 Sir Veza's announces that Stephanie Torres was the winner (gallery)
Aaron Ybarra has produced songs paying tribute to three California competitive eaters: Johnnie Excel | Naader Reda | Matt Stonie update Sept 12 Aaron has uploaded a song about Stephanie Torres. update Sept 15 Aaron has also done a song about "Furious" Pete.
Stephanie Torres removed from IFOCE rankings, Andrew Kogutkiewicz enters
A commenter noted that Stephanie Torres has been removed from the #21 spot in the IFOCE top 50, apparently for competing in the non-IFOCE burger eating contests held at the Lone Butte Casino last month. Andrew Kogutkiewicz enters the rankings at #45. His latest competition was a victory at the non-IFOCE Sheboygan Brat Days contest where he won $500.
Brad Sciullo competed as Eric “The Herald” Durst in the non-IFOCE Bartolini’s meatball eating contest in 2008 and was allowed to remain in the organization and win the San Gennaro cannoli eating contest. (He was later ejected for completing Denny’s Beer Barrel Belly Buster challenge burger. )
Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco, Stephanie Torres and Matt Stonie are not just participating in the gyoza contest Saturday, they are also competing to see who can raise the most money for clean water projects in developing nations. A page at MyCharityWater.org is accepting donations. (via Sean Brockert comment).
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