There are a lot of things you can do with your money. One thing that is not advisable is spending it on a $700 cheeseburger. Drury Beer Garden in Philadelphia is going to the extreme and creating a burger fit for a king.
They are calling their new cheeseburger the Gold Standard burger. On it will be 8oz Japanese Wagyu Ribeye, aged cheddar cheese, Italian Black Truffle and Caviar, lobster meat using with Louis XIII on a brioche bun then it’s topped with gold leaf. Delivered with your $700 Cheeseburger is a shot of Louis XIII. That bottle of cognac usually costs about $5,000.
If you love cheeseburgers, but also like being able to pay your rent or mortgage then the Gold Standard is not your dish. Don’t let your peasantry get you down! DSG has a more reasonable burger for you. We take a look at the other end of the spectrum and find that they have a totally affordable smashburger for under $3.
Maybe they’ll allow you to have some sort of payment plan for you Gold Standard burger purchase. You could always attempt the Wimpy, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” and see what that gets you. Lets do some burger math and say the smash burger is an even $3, which sounds better? A single $700 cheeseburger or 233.33 smashburgers? I believe I can confirm the correct choice is the latter. Even with F-You money, the latter is still the better choice.
Order Up! Here Are The WMGK Jocks' Favorite Hoagies
John DeBella
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When john orders a hoagie, he gets an ultimate Italian hoagie. That’s got prosciutto, mortadella, hot capicola, rosemary ham, Calabrese hot salami, lettuce, tomato, aged sharp provolone, and extra virgin olive oil. “All other hoagies should just give up,” John declared.
Matt Cord
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Matt gets an Italian hoagie, add sweet peppers, oil, vinegar, salt, and oregano. He’s a man of culture.
Andre Gardner
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Andre’s order: “It’s got to be a mixed cheese hoagie (pepper jack & provolone) with mayo (no oil, sorry haters) lettuce, tomato, onion, the hottest peppers they have, and spinach. Little salt, pepper and oregano and, BOOM. My ultimate hoagie.”
Tony Harris
Tony so eloquently replied: “My favorite is the Classic ‘neighborhood’ Italian…Genoa Salami, Capicola, Hot Calabrese Soppressata, Cotechino, Provolone Cheese, fresh jersey tomato with Olive Oil and splash of Vinegar and Oregano on Sarcone’s bread. And most importantly, pay attention…there isn’t a mayo jar within 1 mile. True Italian hoagies NEVER NEVER NEVER have mayo so accept no phonies or BS.”
Steve Vassalotti
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Steve says: “Italian Hoagie. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo (I know! On an Italian?!?) salt, pepper, oregano.” Tony and Steve then proceeded to argue about the idea of mayo on an Italian hoagie.
Danny Ocean
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Danny is a fan of a classic Italian. No bells and whistles.
Paul Kelly
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Paul also likes it pretty simple. Just a classic Italian hoagie with oil.
Angel Donato
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Angel says: “I am a little particular. I am all for the cheeses. Lettuce, Tomato with a little oil…Basil, Italian seasoning, Provolone, Mozzarella, and American cheese….and I have it all topped off with a boatload of Hot Peppers! There’s nothing like it…the best! I just talked myself into a hoagie today…”Vote For MGK's Hometown Hoagie
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