Gothamist: $81 Burger Added to Menu at The Old Homestead

JDSX

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:13:15 -0500

Fritz, you asked a trick question. The answer is none because everyone knows Burger King doesn't use real beef; it would get in the way of the flame-broiled rat dropping flavor. MFer, I'd have to say that potato rolls make the best burger bun. Kaiser can contribute to a burger falling apart too easily.

JDSX

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:11:09 -0500

I'll try it next week but will have to insist on those gold-laced tots. I love that idea. Reminds me of a strawberry shortcake in Williamsburg with goldfoil-tipped strawberries on top. Mmmmm.

nivek

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:42:22 -0500

Wagyu means Japanese cattle...the characters actually mean shit. 和牛和 - Japanese 牛 - Cow

MFer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:52:16 -0500

One more thing. Hamburgers should be served on Kaiser rolls. Hamburger buns are for lame-o burgers and pita is for stupid burgers.

MFer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:49:10 -0500

Toby, Your explanation mystifies me. For most people that experience would make them more fervently carnivorous. I'm momentarily cannibalistic just reading about it.

moocowtoo

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:07:03 -0500

Is it just me or is that hamburger still bleeding?

Fritzdecat

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:12:04 -0500

Whoa thats foul. Somebody get a band aid its bleeding Ta death I wonder how many Whoppers Burger king could make out of that much beef?

Barbj8

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:26:57 -0500

They couldn't find a more interesting bun?

Toby von Meistersinger

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:44:02 -0500

Spiritof76: The event that made me become a vegetarian was indulging in too much beef at the churrascaria on 49th Street across from World Wide Plaza. Don't recall the date exactly, but it was during Rudy's first term and the cheap ($3 I think) underground movie theater (now New World Stages) was still there. For those who don't know the whole concept of the churrascaria comes from Brazil. You have a coaster sized card with red on one side green on the other and they will come by and give you meat if the green side is showing, but not if the red. They also usually have a buffet/salad bar setup for other non-meat items to eat. It is basically a prix-fixe deal, so you can wind up eating more meat than in that burger for less money.

poopmast

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:33:10 -0500

"Wagyu implies that it's not from Japan, but usually American-style Kobe." wagyu means wagyu wagyu can be from kagoshima, kobe, saga, hokkaido, etc. sheeesh know it all white people

MFer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:33:09 -0500

They do have a vegetarian version. It costs more.

everydaydreamer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:16:43 -0500

Turducken for the rich? Nero called, he wants his lyre back.

TimSPC

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:15:03 -0500

I bet it's not as good as the White Manna.

EricRoberts

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:11:18 -0500

You beat me to it, Bottomless Chips. The US doesn't import Japanese beef, because they had mad cow. This is despite the fact that they test every cow while our own beef producers do not.

blablanyc

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:05:24 -0500

and the doctors visit is $400.

Spiritof76

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:57:22 -0500

You guys ought to be ashamed. Getting all queasy at the thought of a mere 14 ounces of meat (actually 18 if you count the sirloin). Takeru Kobayashi would be aghast about this terrible lack of NYC "can do" spirit. I've done 2 1/2 pound steaks before, and it's not hard if you know how to order it. Although I really wish there was a place in the city that offered the 72oz steak that's free if you can finish it in an hour. I'd like to give that a go.

Toby von Meistersinger

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:45:26 -0500

Yet another reminder why I am a vegetarian. I think I am going to be sick, and that isn't just the stomach flu talking!

chuzzlewit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:42:59 -0500

no it doesn't, it looks like what gets poured out of a boot after a horrible accident.

AlliOops

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:25:19 -0500

You guys are nuts, that burger looks awesome!

Bottomless Chips

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:24:08 -0500

Kobe Wagyu, imported from Japan, Wagyu implies that it's not from Japan, but usually American-style Kobe.

nerdkiller

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:13:56 -0500

The $82 hamburger has just been announced, it's handmade by me using a secret mixture of ground chuck and ground sirloin from the C-town pre-wrapped meat dept, seasoned with salt, pepper and a secret spice (Adobo). You can contact me here, I'll give you my address. The burger comes with a generous serving of a whole jar of pickles, also from C-town and there's an unlimited refills on all coke beverages. If you want to give me a blowjob that is also available. These people are such fucktards.

Jerk Store

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:06:37 -0500

Wow, a four ounce SIRLOIN? Really living the high life!!!

PBRK

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:03:37 -0500

That looks nasty. And the cheap dinnerware doesn't help.

sakebalboa

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:03:37 -0500

oh thats wonderful, looks like a shrine for the burger with the way the chopsticks are sticking out and that black container for the tots.

llama

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:01:17 -0500

While 14 ounces might make me explode, all I can say is Thanks Gothamist! Now I know what's for dinner tonight. :D

chuzzlewit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:56:26 -0500

good god people - i love meat and that picture is making me sick. blarf.

WesleySnipesAlot

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:56:10 -0500

Damn! overpriced $81 monthly Metrocard or overpriced $81 hamburger... decisions, decisions...

jaja007

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:51:19 -0500

I read that after you crap it out, your feces will trade at same price as gold.

MikeTrainor

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:36:11 -0500

Just normal tots? Can't they be laced with gold or contain trace amounts of leprechaun tears? Not gonna lie, I wouldn't turn it away if it was offered to me. But they are selling this at a STEAK house, so I would probably rather have one of those. Steak beats burger they way paper beats rock: every time, though it's hard to explain why.

babyhitler

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:32:14 -0500

this is the kind of food that will give you pancreatic cancer.

Rocknrope

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:22:47 -0500

Do they have a vegetarian option?

Rocknrope

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:21:56 -0500

I hope they don't serve it cut like that. Good for presentation maybe, but it looks like the rareness of the burger (a good thing) is causing the juices to run into the bun and turn it into mush (a bad thing,) particularly with a thin bun like that.

JDSX

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:20:41 -0500

The price is not the issue, only whether the burger justifies it. Anyone here try it?

ryaninmtv

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:18:15 -0500

I had the $41 Kobe burger. It's very good. Certainly worth the price.

BootyInMyEye

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:17:30 -0500

maybe it's because i just ate and my tummy's full but that looks very unappetizing. $81 price tag does not help.

JRod5417

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:13:45 -0500

"the burger does come with a housemade sake onion ketchup, miso & ginger aioli and a side of tater tots, at no extra charge." Well, how generous of them!

EricGewiz

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:11:36 -0500

They'll probably make rent after selling a few. WAY overpriced.

Gothamist_Cynic

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:06:16 -0500

assinine.

fishfryin

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:59:24 -0500

that looks really good. i would definitely pay $40 or $50 for it but $80 seems a bit steep

pickycapellit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:59:12 -0500

how much is cheese?

Dave Hogarty

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:50:33 -0500

That's all good and well, but how nice is the place's vomitorium? 14 oz. of prime hamburger = serious puking for the overindulgent hedonist.