Would you ever pay $99.00 for a hamburger?

[OXANDRIN]

DB Bistro Moderne
55 West 44th Street New York, NY
(212-391-2400)

DB Burger

Sirloin Burger Filled
with Braised Short Ribs, Foie Gras
and Black Truffles
Served on a Parmesan Bun
and with Pommes Frites
$29.00

DB Burger Royale

The Original DB Burger Layered
with Freshly Shaved Black Truffles
$59.00

with Double the Truffles
$99.00


You must try this BURGER if you are in NYC for lunch!

 

[Fina Junkie]

I would rather buy 99 double cheese burgers from mc Donalds or 99 small frostys from wendys.

 

[OXANDRIN]

I would rather buy 99 double cheese burgers from mc Donalds or 99 small frostys from wendys.

Honestly......I just had the "royale" burger for 59 bucs and it was well worth it.

 

[PHATchik]

I wouldn't even try the $29 one. It's a hamburger for goodness sakes!

 

[the nature boy]

Foie Gras = overrated

 

[OXANDRIN]

The "DB Burger" is served in two fragile halves with a silver cup of pommes soufflés by its side. The meat is ground prime rib, leavened with braised short ribs, truffles, foie gras, and a hint of vegetable root. The bun is freshly baked and flecked with bits of Parmesan. Instead of ketchup, there's tomato compote on top, along with frisée and a smear of fresh mayonnaise. Take a bite, and these elements dissolve together in rich, almost confectionary layers; the taste is like no hamburger you've ever had.

 

[Fina Junkie]

The "DB Burger" is served in two fragile halves with a silver cup of pommes soufflés by its side. The meat is ground prime rib, leavened with braised short ribs, truffles, foie gras, and a hint of vegetable root. The bun is freshly baked and flecked with bits of Parmesan. Instead of ketchup, there's tomato compote on top, along with frisée and a smear of fresh mayonnaise. Take a bite, and these elements dissolve together in rich, almost confectionary layers; the taste is like no hamburger you've ever had.

Just put the hamburger down. We can help you overcome this addiction.

 

[OXANDRIN]

Just put the hamburger down. We can help you overcome this addiction.

My real Addiction is pizza...

Nicks Pizza 718 263-1126 108-26 Ascan Ave. (Queens)
Johns Pizza 212 391-7560 260 W 44TH St, New York, NY
Lombardi's 212 941-7994 32 Spring St
Grimaldi's 718 858-4300 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Two Boots 212 254-1919 44 Ave A
Giorgione 212 352-2269 307 Spring St
Joe's 212 255-3946 7 Carmine St
Famous Origional Ray's Pizza 212 956-7297 736 7TH Ave
Patsy's in East Harlem 212 534-9783 2287-91 First Ave (between 117th and 118th)
Gonzo 212 645-4606 140 W 13th St
Pizza 33 212 545-9191 201 E 33RD St
Di Fara Pizzeria 718 258-1367 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY
Denino's Pizzeria Tavern 718 442-9401 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Sal's & Carmine Pizza 212 663-7651 2671 Broadway
L & B Spumoni Gardens 718 372-8400 2725 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223
Totonnos 212 327-2800 1544 Second Avenue (Between 80th and 81st Street)
Beacon 212-332-0500 25 W. 56th St. (Midtown West) Between 5th and 6th Aves.

 

[Lao Tzu]

They aren't charging $99 for the burger, they are charging that much for the truffles. Truffles are very expensive and run about $400/lb. The burger is $29.

 

[OXANDRIN]

They aren't charging $99 for the burger, they are charging that much for the truffles. Truffles are very expensive and run about $400/lb. The burger is $29.

I had the 59 dollar one and my friend has the 29 dollar one..... truffles give it a superior taste and make the burger what it is

 

[Lao Tzu]

My real Addiction is pizza...

Nicks Pizza 718 263-1126 108-26 Ascan Ave. (Queens)
Johns Pizza 212 391-7560 260 W 44TH St, New York, NY
Lombardi's 212 941-7994 32 Spring St
Grimaldi's 718 858-4300 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Two Boots 212 254-1919 44 Ave A
Giorgione 212 352-2269 307 Spring St
Joe's 212 255-3946 7 Carmine St
Famous Origional Ray's Pizza 212 956-7297 736 7TH Ave
Patsy's in East Harlem 212 534-9783 2287-91 First Ave (between 117th and 118th)
Gonzo 212 645-4606 140 W 13th St
Pizza 33 212 545-9191 201 E 33RD St
Di Fara Pizzeria 718 258-1367 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY
Denino's Pizzeria Tavern 718 442-9401 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Sal's & Carmine Pizza 212 663-7651 2671 Broadway
L & B Spumoni Gardens 718 372-8400 2725 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223
Totonnos 212 327-2800 1544 Second Avenue (Between 80th and 81st Street)
Beacon 212-332-0500 25 W. 56th St. (Midtown West) Between 5th and 6th Aves.

Do you not eat chain store pizza? Dominos, papa johns, pizza hut, etc? Do mom & pop places really have better pizza? Where i live i usually eat Dominos or Mad Mushroom. Mad Mushroom is a mom & pop place, and they have really good pizza but its not really much different than dominos. I can't stand pizza hut pizza though unless its chicago or NY style pizza hut pizza.

 

[Lao Tzu]

I had the 59 dollar one and my friend has the 29 dollar one..... truffles give it a superior taste and make the burger what it is

Do you know how they get truffles? They send trained pigs to walk around the woods sniffing for them. Thats why they are expensive, you can't grow them artifically like all other agriculture products.

Didja see any pig snot on your burger?

 

[OXANDRIN]

Nord,

About the burger - It was just so different tasting was so good I had to bring it up. I found it strange that they would charge so much for a burger (even $29 is expensive)....but now that I know its the Truffles that jack up the price I have a better understanding

About the Pizza - you haven't had real pizza until you have had pizza from one of those places I listed. It can't even be compared to a chain.

 

[Fina Junkie]

Do you know how they get truffles? They send trained pigs to walk around the woods sniffing for them. Thats why they are expensive, you can't grow them artifically like all other agriculture products.

Didja see any pig snot on your burger?

I seen a cartoon about this.

i think it was Talespin or something like that

 

[WarriorPL]

Heh my friend's family has partial ownership of Bistro... food's damn good.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

even $29 for a burger....FUCK THAT!

occasionally a Pizza Hut pizza is ok. no Papa Johns around here that i know of...their pizza is pretty damn good. but the mom and pop places are always great. we've got a bunch of "italian" places around here that make shitty spaghetti sauces, and their pizzas are ok.

i need to get down near philly and get a good cheese steak soon.

i also need to get a good stromboli soon. cheese steak stromboli with pepperoni, onions, bacon, and broccoli.......

 

[calveless wonder]

if you think that's good...

try a Kobe beef burger.

 

[the nature boy]

I don't know if I had Famous Originals Ray's, or Famous Ray's, or just Ray's pizza. It was still pretty good.

 

[sconoscuito]

i would pay if I had the extra cash

 

[Lao Tzu]

Nord,

About the burger - It was just so different tasting was so good I had to bring it up. I found it strange that they would charge so much for a burger (even $29 is expensive)....but now that I know its the Truffles that jack up the price I have a better understanding

About the Pizza - you haven't had real pizza until you have had pizza from one of those places I listed. It can't even be compared to a chain.

i've never had a truffle so i can't say how good they are.

I would assume NY pizza is better than pizza in a medium size (70k) midwest town where i live. the real estate cost and having 500+ competitors within 5 miles must make food service a cutthroat industry. You'd probably have to have great pizza just to survive in that kind of market.

 

[Delinquent]

I seen a cartoon about this.

i think it was Talespin or something like that

LOL That's where I remember it from also

 

[Sub-Zero]

id pay $.99 for a burger if i knew it was clean

 

[tiger88]

lol mad mushrooms


good ole indaina pizza

 

[Mr. dB]

My real Addiction is pizza...

Nicks Pizza 718 263-1126 108-26 Ascan Ave. (Queens)
Johns Pizza 212 391-7560 260 W 44TH St, New York, NY
Lombardi's 212 941-7994 32 Spring St
Grimaldi's 718 858-4300 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Two Boots 212 254-1919 44 Ave A
Giorgione 212 352-2269 307 Spring St
Joe's 212 255-3946 7 Carmine St
Famous Origional Ray's Pizza 212 956-7297 736 7TH Ave
Patsy's in East Harlem 212 534-9783 2287-91 First Ave (between 117th and 118th)
Gonzo 212 645-4606 140 W 13th St
Pizza 33 212 545-9191 201 E 33RD St
Di Fara Pizzeria 718 258-1367 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY
Denino's Pizzeria Tavern 718 442-9401 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Sal's & Carmine Pizza 212 663-7651 2671 Broadway
L & B Spumoni Gardens 718 372-8400 2725 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223
Totonnos 212 327-2800 1544 Second Avenue (Between 80th and 81st Street)
Beacon 212-332-0500 25 W. 56th St. (Midtown West) Between 5th and 6th Aves.

Nice list, I'm especially fond of Lombardi's. Don't forget John's Pizza on Bleecker St. though!!!

 

[Lao Tzu]

lol mad mushrooms


good ole indaina pizza

you've eaten there?

 

[Mr. dB]

DB Bistro Moderne
55 West 44th Street New York, NY
(212-391-2400)

DB Burger

Wow, a burger named after me! I am so unbelievably flattered!

 

[PIGEON-RAT]

Do you know how they get truffles? They send trained pigs to walk around the woods sniffing for them. Thats why they are expensive, you can't grow them artifically like all other agriculture products.

Didja see any pig snot on your burger?

Furthermore, there's been a real shortage of Umbrian black truffles the past few years, and the prices are just going up in response. Too many people harvesting them out of season, and people just don't know shit about why and how they grow.

But holy shit they are awesome. I easily ate over a hundred dollars worth of truffles recently when I was in Italy. It pays to know truffle farmers

 

[tiger88]

you've eaten there?

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=311728

 

[saint808]

i wouldn't pay $99 for a hamburger if it had truffles or jessica simpson's vaginal lips on it.... that's ludicrous.

 

[collegiateLifter]

I hate mushrooms.

 

[coldblue1955]

lol. only if i was a millionare would i buy a hamburger that cost that much.

 

[SC4EVA]

Heaven sent this place =)
L & B Spumoni Gardens 718 372-8400 2725 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223


I would buy that $50 burger at Old Homestead.. Suppose to be amazing

 

[Moderate_THIS]

A $99 burger isn't a bad price if the meat is ground fetus

 

[jerkbox]

hmmmm....ground prime rib sounds damn tasty.....

hey Matt, take us all out for ground prime rib burgers orb.

 

[milo hobgoblin]

I dont really care for hamburgers because they taste very plain to me.. so Id probably try the 29 dollar one.. just to see if someomne could make a hamburger I liked..

but 99 dollars... the only theing Id pay 99 dollars for would be some really good pussy.

 

[Deterass]

Not unless it was served on Britney's ass.