Airport Restaurant Claps Back at David Brooks' Complaint About $78 Meal Tab

David Brooks tweeted a photo of a $78 airport meal, claiming it showed why Americans think the economy is terrible.
The Newark airport restaurant mocked him, saying his pricey bar tab, not the food, caused the high total.
The restaurant tweeted that Brooks should keep drinking since they get paid for everything.
On Facebook, the restaurant thanked Brooks for the free publicity.
Social media users made jokes about Brooks likely having expensive drinks, not just a burger and fries.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 8:32:33 PM

Airport Restaurant Claps Back at David Brooks' Complaint About $78 Meal Tab

David Brooks tweeted a photo of a $78 airport meal, claiming it showed why Americans think the economy is terrible.
The Newark airport restaurant mocked him, saying his pricey bar tab, not the food, caused the high total.
The restaurant tweeted that Brooks should keep drinking since they get paid for everything.
On Facebook, the restaurant thanked Brooks for the free publicity.
Social media users made jokes about Brooks likely having expensive drinks, not just a burger and fries.

mediaite.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

David Brooks Criticized for Misleading Tweet About $78 Airport Burger

9/21/2023

Columnist's $78 Airport Meal Sparks Debate Over Pricey Airport Dining

9/22/2023

NYT Columnist Complains of $78 Airport Meal, But Restaurant Says It Was Really His Whiskey Tab

A restaurant at Newark Airport accuses New York Times columnist David Brooks of being disingenuous about the cost of his meal, claiming that 80% of his $78 tab was spent on drinks.

9/22/2023

NYT columnist's $78 airport meal tweet goes viral, sparking debate on airport food prices and support for NJ barbecue restaurant

David Brooks criticizes the cost of his meal at Newark Airport, prompting backlash and viral memes, with the restaurant 1911 Smoke House Barbeque revealing that most of his bill was from the bar tab.

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NYT Columnist Apologizes for Viral Tweet Complaining About $78 Airport Meal