Newark Airport slams NYT columnist for complaining that his burger, fries and drink cost him $78… and says 80% of his tab was BOOZE

A Newark Airport restaurant has criticized a journalist who complained about his $78 dinner, claiming it was because he spent 80 percent of his money on drinks.

New York Times columnist David Brooks posted a photo of the cheeseburger, fries and a drink on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday with the caption: “This meal only cost me $78 at Newark Airport. That’s why Americans think the economy is terrible.’

But after his tweet went viral, SmokeHouse Barbeque took to Facebook to accuse Brooks of being insincere about how much his meal cost, claiming he had drinks.

“Looks like someone’s knocked back some serious drinks – the bill at the bar was almost 80% and he’s complaining about the cost of his meal (thinking face emoji) keep drinking buddy – we’ll get it all paid off,” it said restaurant.

Brook’s tweet lashing out at the restaurant currently has over 18,000 comments, most of which mock him mercilessly

SmokeHouse Barbeque took to Facebook to accuse Brooks of being insincere about how much his meal cost, claiming he had drinks.

The restaurant also created a spot poster for the D Brooks Special, which it posted online, showing that a burger and fries cost $17.78. Smoke House Barbeque claims the remainder of Brooks’ check – $60.22 – was spent on whiskey

The restaurant also created a spot poster for the D Brooks Special, which it posted online, showing that a burger and fries cost $17.78. Smoke House Barbeque claims the remainder of Brooks’ check – $60.22 – was spent on whiskey.

Brook’s tweet lashing out at the restaurant currently has over 18,000 responses, most of which mock him mercilessly.

One user posted a photo of his fast food takeout and wrote: ‘This meal only cost me $48,018. That’s why Americans think the economy is terrible.’

In the same sarcastic tone, another user posted a photo of his grocery store and wrote, “I can’t believe I had to spend $30 at the grocery store just to make bologna sandwiches. Thanks, Obama!’.

One user posted a photo of his fast food takeout and wrote: ‘This meal only cost me $48,018. This is why Americans hate the economy

In the same sarcastic tone, another user posted a photo of his grocery store and wrote, “I can’t believe I had to spend $30 at the grocery store just to make bologna sandwiches. Thanks, Obama!’

Kurt Eichenwald, New York Times veteran and best-selling author, pointed out the obvious fact about his drinking habits

Democrat Harry Sisson also posted, “You bought a $20 hamburger and $50 worth of whiskey. What? Do you expect your drink to cost $1.99???”

Other users pointed out the obvious fact about his drinking habits.

New York Times veteran and bestselling author Kurt Eichenwald wrote, “and by the way, I just noticed the whiskey. How many did you buy to make $78? Maybe buy water next time, like I do. Best not to be one of those drunks on the plane.”

Democrat Harry Sisson also posted, “You bought a $20 hamburger and $50 worth of whiskey. What? Do you expect your drink to cost $1.99???”

This isn’t the first time Brooks has been criticized for being “unrelatable.”

In 2017 he wrote an op-ed New York Times in which he suggested that a gourmet sandwich shop was expensive enough to “intimidate” the friend he was visiting with.

Brooks wrote at the time: ‘Suddenly I saw her face freeze as she was confronted with sandwiches called ‘Padrino’ and ‘Pomodoro’ and ingredients like soppressata, capicollo and a striata baguette.

“I quickly asked her if she wanted to go somewhere else and she anxiously nodded yes and we had Mexican food.”

He has not yet responded to the restaurant’s claims.