MONEY SAVER
Burger-nomics
Rising hamburger prices have been in the news of late, often to show how a few years of high inflation have affected us all. But as with real estate, what you’ll pay for a burger this summer depends on location, location, location.
MCDONALD’S
Hamburger
Oklahoma City $1.99
Kona, Hawaii $3.19
Paris, France $2.87 (€2.70)
Sometimes McDonald’s France sells a two-patty McBaguette (€6.20). Ooh-la-la!
SHAKE SHACK
ShackBurger
The restaurant chain, which grew from a single location that opened in a New York City park 20 years ago, now has more than 300 locations nationwide.
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Wild Rice Cheeseburger
The rice is mixed into the beef; it’s a foodie favorite. Not coincidentally, Minnesota grows more wild rice than any other state.
BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TERMINAL C
Shojonator Burger
Sold by Shojo, a purveyor of “modern Asian cuisine,” this quarter-pounder features “kimcheese,” a combination of kimchi, pork sauce and American cheese.
MALLIE’S SPORTS GRILL & BAR, SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN
10-Pound Monster Burger
They’re not exaggerating. If you can finish it solo within an hour and a half, your burger is free, and you’ll get $100 too. Use the money for your copay at the gastroenterologist.
THE PIERRE HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY
The Pierre Burger
(Delivered to your room)
For that you get a short rib and brisket blend with Gruyère cheese, plus fries or salad.
BURGERLORDS, LOS ANGELES
Double Vegan Cheeseburger
The patties in this burger, named a PETA favorite in 2019, include mushrooms, eggplant, chickpeas, celery, leeks, barley and cashews.
SLATER’S 50/50 LAS VEGAS
The Whale Burger
Live large with 1 pound of Australian Wagyu beef, fried lobster and gold-dusted bacon on a gold-dusted bun. You can wash it all down with the included half bottle of premium champagne.