$150 burger is part of Peabody Hotel’s 150th anniversary celebration

On Wednesday, The Peabody Memphis kicked off its 150th anniversary celebration.

The iconic 464-room hotel opened its doors in 1869 and has a rich past intertwined with the history of Memphis.

“The South’s Grand Hotel” will celebrate throughout 2019 with a series of special offers and events, including signature anniversary food and beverage selections.

At Chez Philippe, the chefs have created the burger of all burgers. Priced at $150, the Royal Wagyu Truffle Burger comes with a brioche bun, butter poached lobster, caramelized onion, St. Andre cheese, huckleberry aioli and Parmesan black truffle fries. To wash it all down, each order comes with a half bottle of Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2015.

Capriccio Grill will serve a more affordable anniversary selection, The Peabody’s Chicken Pot Pie. Priced at $18.69 in honor of the year The Peabody opened, it is a traditional pot pie with