I've never understood the fascination with Kobe beef burgers. Sure, they probably taste great -- but it's just a burger, and do I really want to be spending $30 on one?
Carl,
A couple of years ago I went down the road to Big Sur with my daughter and dropped off at the Post Ranch. We had a Kobe Beef Burger and a bottle of Grgich Hills Chardonnay. The Kobe was $18.00 and terrific, of course there has never been a bad Grgich Hills Chardonnay.
A month later my wife and I went to Wickets, the bistro of Bernardus Lodge which is a five minute drive from the house. I was raving to the waiter about my Kobe Burger earlier in the year. The response was quick and clear. I had nothing until I tasted Chef Staminetz's Duck Burger. I ordered it, gentlemen, it was a taste sensation. Duck and fois gras under a wonderful bun, quite possibly the most succulent burger ever made. My wife picked up the tag and we went home.
A month later, I ordered the same dish. Another fantastic meal and when finished I picked up the tab. It was only then that I realized that this was the most expensive burger in my gastronomic experience.... $35.00.
Unfortunately it is no longer on the menu, there was no profit in it.
Bob