From the list below, if I have to, I would only ever consider the last 2 (#8 & #9).
Apart from that, no way! Certainly not $15,000 for meat pie. That's just obscene!! Heck, I won't even pay $150 for meat pie.
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Would you pay $15,000 for a meat pie?
The global economy may be in the midst of a recession, but you wouldn't know it by the looks of these heftily priced menu items. How does a $1000 omelette sound? Or perhaps a $15,000 beef pie? Get set for some fine-dining experiences that neither you, nor your credit card bill, are likely to forget.
#1 The $1156 caviar omelette
Norma's of New York's Le Parker Meridien hotel has done a wonderful job of naming its deluxe omelette The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata, adding a postscript on the menu at Norma's restaurant, "Norma dares you to Expense this". Forget eggs with a few mushies thrown in for brekkie. Get set for chef Emilio Castillo's lobster and 283gm of sevruga caviar as the ultimate egg add-ons. Where: Norma's, Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York.
#2 The $193 chicken club sandwich
Made up of Iberico ham (air-cured for 30 months), poulet de Bresse, white truffles, quail eggs, semi-dried Italian tomatoes and 24-hour fermented sourdough bread, the triple-decker von Essen Platinum Club Sandwich, weighing in at 530gm, isn't an ordinary sandwich. And you'd better hope so, with its price tag of almost $200. But rest assured that you'll be eating like a king, literally! Back in the 16th century, France's Henry IV demanded the inclusion of the chicken of Bourg-en-Bresse on his courtly menu. The French now know the poulet de Bresse as the "fourth gastronomic wonder of the world".
Where: Cliveden, London.
Reservation: 24 hours' notice.
#3 The $15,820 Wagyu beef pie
In 2005, an English restaurant made headlines when it offered the world's most expensive pie. Constituting the £1000 ($1930) a slice price tag was famed Japanese Wagyu beef (worth $965 a kilo), black truffles and Chinese mushrooms so rare they're picked under armed guard. The sauce recipe also called for two bottles of 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild red wine (costing more than $7722) and a 24-carat gold-leaf garnish. The pie was sold and enjoyed by eight unnamed locals of the restaurant, Fence Gate Inn in Lancashire. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, owner Kevin Berkins said you can really taste the difference. "It started as a bit of silliness and quickly got out of control."
#4 The $1,156 ice-cream sundae
Not satisfied with a killer expensive meal, how about topping it all off with a dessert that costs about the same as a mortgage repayment? New York restaurant Serendipity 3 has the aptly named Golden Opulence Sundae, made of Tahitian vanilla ice-cream infused with Madagascar vanilla beans and rare Venezuelan Chuao chocolate. The whole creation is covered with 23-carat edible gold leaf, with a serving of sweet Grande Passion caviar just to up the price. Note: the sundae is served in a Baccarat crystal goblet which is yours to keep!
Where: Serendipity 3, New York.
Reservation: 48 hours' notice.
#5 The $289 truffle chocolate
At the centrepiece of what is probably the world's most expensive chocolate is a rare French Perigord truffle. And perhaps the ingredients list of 70 percent Valrhona dark chocolate, heavy cream, fine cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla might have you justifying the whopping price of $289. And that's not for a box, but for a single piece!
Where: Knipschildt, Connecticut.
Reservation: made to order.
#6 The $10,000 diamond martini
We can't help but think that there was a bit of cheating with this one. Because though this cocktail may set you back a cool 10 grand, you do walk away with a sparkling new diamond found at the bottom of the glass. Hotel officials of Manhattan's Algonquin Hotel told National Public Radio that it's the ultimate way to propose or mark a special occasion with your loved one. Just hope that your partner doesn't chug the drink too quickly, and along with it what must be the world's most expensive drink garnish!
Where: Algonquin Hotel, New York.
Reservation: 72 hours' notice and a personal visit to the hotel's jeweller.
#7 The $46 bottle of water
You may complain about $6 bottles of water at music festivals, but how about adding an extra $40 for a 750ml Swarovski crystal-encrusted, frosted-glass Bling H2O bottle of Tennessee spring water? Promoted as the water of choice for celebrities, Bling H2O must surely know that selling ludicrously priced drinking water is a bit of a marketing gimmick. Hence limited-edition bottles like "The Blondie", "Purple Rain" and "The 'OMG' Faded Chrome" bottles.
Where: worldwide shipping from the US.
#8 The $8 Big Mac
Back in 1986, The Economist published an article comparing the price of a Big Mac, that classic McDonald's burger, from around the world. It was a humorous attempt to compare the purchasing power of different currencies, but proved so popular it's been revived annually in the magazine. On January 30, 2009, the world's most expensive Big Mac could be found in Norway at 40 kroner (about $8). The Australian Big Mac was listed at $3.45.
Where: McDonald's, Norway.
#9 Australia's $150+ seafood dishes
For a taste of Australia's own high-end culinary dining, head to Silks, one of Melbourne's Cantonese restaurants. There you can order braised abalone with duck's feet webbing. But be prepared to be charged $150 per 100g! Or if you really want to blow the budget, how about indulging in a $160 whole rock lobster roasted with herb butter from Sydney's Rockpool Bar & Grill.
Where: Silks, Melbourne and Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney.
Would you scoff down any of the items above? Or do you think this is just putting the 'greedy fat celebrities' into the 'GFC'?
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