Feeling gluttonous? Here are 10 meals that will pack on the pounds and thin out your wallet.
Mélisse‘s Mac and Cheese
Cost: $95
If Kraft can’t kick your mac and cheese craving, Mélisse in Los Angeles offers a pricier blue box alternative. Crafted by chef Josiah Citrin, the dish replaces macaroni with fresh tagliatelle, covered in white truffles and Parmesan cheese.
Barclay Prime‘s Philly Cheesesteak
Cost: $100
Forget the Liberty Bell. Philadelphians take real pride in their cheesesteaks, which helps explain the high price tag on this swanky sandwich. Barclay Prime’s rendition of the local favorite is made with Kobe beef, Taleggio cheese, foie gras and shaved truffles.
Von Essen‘ Platinum Club Sandwich
Cost: $160
James Parkinson, executive chef at the Cliveden Hotel’s Waldo Restaurant in Berkshire, has created the world’s most expensive club sandwich: Iberico Ham (Spain), Poulet de Bresse (French), white truffles, quail eggs and semi-dried Italian tomatoes all between three pieces of fermented sour dough bread.
Four Season‘s Baked Potato
Cost: $200
Spending $200 on a spud may seem obscene, but this baked potato topped with white truffle shavings has become a popular side at the Four Seasons Restaurant in NYC. The high price comes from the desirable and rare truffle, an aphrodisiac that has been described to smell like pure sex. No wonder New Yorkers can’t get enough.
Burger King‘s “The Burger“
Cost: $200
To dwarf Richard Nouveau’s $175 Wall Street Burger, Burger King launched “The Burger” in 2008, a $200 snack made with Wagyu beef, white truffles, and Pata Negra ham slices. The fast food giant offers the item once a week at a West London branch, and I hear it goes well with a $2 order of fries.
Nino’s Bellissima Pizza
Cost: $1,000
If you’re looking to spend some serious dough on your next binge, NYC restaurateur Nino Selimaj will gladly make you his luxury Bellissima Pizza, a concoction of six types of caviar, shaved Lobster tail, and crème fraiche. While this may seem like a PR-driven rip off, Nino’s margins aren’t that high – the caviar alone costs him a whopping $750 per pie.
Norma‘s Zillion Dollar Frittata
Cost: $1,000
This opulent omelette, which includes a full lobster tail and 10 ounces of Sevruga caviar, can be found at Norma’s at Le Parker Meridian hotel in NYC, where executive chef Emile Castillo dares eaters to expense the dish on their corporate card. For all of us bums who can’t afford the high price, Norma’s offers a scaled down, quiche version that will set you back $100.
Serendipity‘s Golden Opulence
Cost: $1,000
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Serendipty 3 revealed the ultimate indulgence: a goblet full of Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream, drizzled with truffles and rare Chuao chocolates, and finally topped with an edible gold leaf. If that’s not enough to put Ben & Jerry to shame, the dessert comes with a side of Grand Passion Caviar.
New York Westin‘s Bagel
Cost: $1,000
Guests at the New York Westin in Times Square wake up to this pricey item on their breakfast menu – a regular bagel topped with white truffle cream cheese and goji berry-infused Riesling jelly with golden leaves. Although this seems like a greedy tourist trap, Chef Frank Tujague created the luxury bagel to raise money for culinary scholarships.
Fence Gate Inn‘s Steak and Mushroom Pie
Cost: $12,500 (Serves 8)
The combined price of the wagyu beef, matsutake mushrooms, and black truffles needed for this recipe is less than the pie’s premium ingredient: two bottles of 1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, collectively worth $6,800. Although the dish’s price tag could be sliced in half with a cheaper wine, chef Spencer Burge believes the vintage bottles give his creation prestige, which is a prestige no one can afford.
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