A Hong Kong property tycoon and his wife have reportedly paid $160,406 for a huge Italian white truffle in 2006, which may be the world’s most expensive ever. Gordon Wu and his wife outbid connoisseurs from France and Italy to win the 3.3 pounds Alba white truffle from an international auction, a spokeswoman for the Ritz-Carlton hotel, which hosted the …
Most Expensive Deviled Eggs
The Edison’s Angel Eggs, a pairing of the common chicken egg with exotic Osetra caviar, prove to be a delicious addition to an already accomplished menu. The angelic white of the egg starkly contrasts the devilish yellows, blacks, and greens of the other organic ingredients, creating an edible – albeit almost too beautiful too eat – masterpiece. The creamy texture …
The World’s Biggest Chocolate Fountain
The Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas showcases the world’s tallest chocolate fountain designed by award-winning executive pastry chef Jean Philippe Maury. At 26 feet tall the fountain circulates nearly 2100 pounds of dark, milk and white chocolate at the rate of 120 quarts per minute : * 6 pumps circulate close to 2 tons of chocolate * Over 500 feet …
A $1,000 Sushi Roll
The High Roller sushi roll that sells for $1000 will be served at Koi restaurant in New York : It starts with marinated and poached fois gras that is covered with succulent Langoustine (lobster). Then the roll is brushed with saffron/vanilla bean butter and encrusted with caviar. Finally, when the roll is served the Chef comes tableside to shave white …
Most Expensive Bottled Water
Those who once scoffed at the possibilities of water bars and water tastings are starting to change their tune as a new luxury-class of bottled water has emerged and these products are quickly claiming new fans. Parallels with the wine industry are unavoidable, and similar to the spirit as water is categorized primarily by source. For example, Berg is a …
The $300,000 dinner at Bangkok’s Lebua Hotel
The 10-course feast is being touted as a “once-in-a-lifetime inspirational dinner.” On April 5, Bangkok’s five-star Lebua hotel will treat 50 favored guests to a repast prepared by a glittering array of Michelin-starred chefs. To thank the guests for their loyalty to the hotel, Lebua plans to spend $300,000 for the meal. Accustomed though they may be to showy p.r. …
