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

New York Times columnist David Brooks complained on social media about a $78 airport meal.
The meal was likely at 1911 Smoke House BBQ in Newark Airport.
The restaurant owner guessed Brooks had expensive whiskey drinks to reach that price.
Commenters tried to identify the meal and airport location from the photo Brooks shared.
The restaurant jokingly offered a "David Brooks special" burger and double whiskey meal.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

David Brooks Criticized for Misleading Tweet About $78 Airport Burger

Conservative commentator David Brooks recently complained about the high cost of a meal at Newark Airport, claiming that it cost him $78, highlighting the issue of expensive airport food and drinks for regular working-class people.

9/21/2023

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

Conservative columnist David Brooks received backlash after complaining about the cost of his meal at an airport restaurant, but the restaurant countered by pointing out his high bar tab and mocking his complaint.

9/22/2023

New Jersey BBQ joint offers $17.78 David Brooks special in response to columnist's viral post about Newark Airport meal

New York Times columnist David Brooks has inspired a local barbecue restaurant owner to create a special menu item after his viral post, sparking curiosity about where he had eaten.

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.

9/23/2023

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

New York Times columnist David Brooks admits he made a mistake and was insensitive for sharing a tweet complaining about a $78 airport meal, acknowledging that his situation as an upper-middle-class journalist is different from families living paycheck to paycheck.

9/23/2023

Burger Tweet Leads to New Meal Deal at Newark Airport Restaurant

1911 Smoke House Barbeque at Newark Airport offers the "D Brooks Special" meal deal, including a burger, fries, and double shot of whiskey for $17.78, in response to New York Times columnist David Brooks' complaint about a $78 bill that failed to mention the alcoholic drinks he consumed.

Topics

Posted 9/21/2023, 9:45:00 PM

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

New York Times columnist David Brooks complained on social media about a $78 airport meal.
The meal was likely at 1911 Smoke House BBQ in Newark Airport.
The restaurant owner guessed Brooks had expensive whiskey drinks to reach that price.
Commenters tried to identify the meal and airport location from the photo Brooks shared.
The restaurant jokingly offered a "David Brooks special" burger and double whiskey meal.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

David Brooks Criticized for Misleading Tweet About $78 Airport Burger

9/21/2023

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

9/22/2023

New Jersey BBQ joint offers $17.78 David Brooks special in response to columnist's viral post about Newark Airport meal

New York Times columnist David Brooks has inspired a local barbecue restaurant owner to create a special menu item after his viral post, sparking curiosity about where he had eaten.

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.

9/23/2023

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

9/23/2023

Burger Tweet Leads to New Meal Deal at Newark Airport Restaurant