We were excited about the first $100 hamburger, then astounded at the $5,000 Fleur Burger at Mandalay Bay in Vegas. But after the caviar burger and the $170 Kobe beef burger from Burger King this $175 burger from a New York eatery lacks appeal.
It's not just exciting anymore. When something becomes ubiquitous, it loses its appeal, its novelty and therefore, its desirability.
Just in case your interest is still peaked, the $175 burger is available at the Wall Street Burger Shoppe. They jacked their rates for the pricey grub to ensure they'd be in first position to hold the title of NYC's priciest burger as determined by online opulence rater, Pocket Change.
"Wall Street has good days and bad days. We wanted to have the everyday burger (for $4) ... and then something special if you really have a good day on Wall Street," said co-owner Heather Tierney.
Like Burger King's, this one also uses Kobe beef and foie gras, but it's also loaded with black truffles, topped with aged Gruyere and wild mushrooms.
The only thing that makes this burger stand out is that the brioche bun is speckled with gold leaf!
The most incredible part about this item is that about 20-25 are bought every month!
Check out some more luxury burgers:
Goldleaf Burgers
$175 Wallstreet Kobe Burger
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Burgers - Opportunity for creating high-end, extravagant burger experiences with unique ingredients and presentation.
2. Premium Ingredients - Innovation in using premium ingredients such as Kobe beef, foie gras, black truffles, aged Gruyere, and wild mushrooms to elevate the burger experience.
3. Experiential Dining - Trend towards creating dining experiences that go beyond taste, incorporating visual elements like gold leaf and unique ingredients for a memorable eatery visit.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Opportunities for high-end restaurants to offer luxury burgers and capitalize on the trend of unique, expensive dining experiences.
2. Gourmet Food and Ingredients - Market for premium ingredients like Kobe beef, foie gras, black truffles, aged Gruyere, and wild mushrooms to meet the demand for luxurious burgers.
3. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and resorts can explore incorporating luxury burger options into their menus to cater to high-end clientele seeking opulent dining experiences.