Houston’s Post Oak Hotel recently announced a new menu item that seems as gross as it is grossly overpriced. “The Black Gold Burger,” which costs $1,600 American dollars, is comprised of sliced Japanese A5 Wagyu beef on a black and gold brioche bun, topped with seared foie gras, and is further ruined by the addition of both black truffles and truffle aioli. The price is somewhat inflated by an accompanying bottle of 2006 Dom Perignon. But those only go for about $200, which means we’re still dealing with a $1,400 burger. We sincerely hope no one eats this obvious publicity stunt (which worked, because I’m writing about it.) I personally don’t know anyone who could spend $1,600 on an entire meal, let alone one dish.…View Original PostThe post All of the Texas Treats You Could Eat For the Price of That $1,600 Burger appeared first on Texas Monthly.