Title: These “Delicacies” will make you wonder if money can buy taste.
Food enthusiasts may have thought that there is no limit to what people can do to create the perfect dish. However, a recent report has revealed that some people seem to attach more value to the price tag than the actual culinary value of their food. Here are five of the most expensive foods in the world that will make you question what constitutes a delicacy.
1. Fries with a side of regret
The humble French fry usually serves as the perfect accompaniment to fast-food meals. However, a restaurant in New York City has taken the dish to new heights by creating “the world’s most expensive French fries”. The dish is composed of blanched and fried potatoes that are tossed in truffle oil, sprinkled with 23K edible gold dust, and served with Mornay sauce and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. The price tag? A whopping $200. One can only hope for that price that it comes with a complimentary side of caviar.
2. The Sandwich That Will Make You Question Reality
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a comfort food that can be enjoyed by anyone with a toaster oven. But for those who’d like to splurge on a sandwich, Serendipity 3 in New York City has created the “most expensive grilled cheese sandwich on offer”. This sandwich contains only the finest ingredients such as artisanal sourdough bread, truffles, 5-year aged Gruyere, caramelized onions, and 23K edible gold flakes. Available for $214, it is perfect for anyone who wants to bankrupt themselves without the tedious process of hiring a financial advisor.
3. The Crab Cake that will have you crabby all day
Nothing says luxury quite like a delicious seafood dish. At Fleur by Hubert Keller in Las Vegas, patrons can enjoy an Alaskan King crab cake that will set them back $120. Apart from the crab meat, the dish doesn’t sound too different from your run-of-the-mill crab cake recipe. We can only assume that the price is due to the chef’s sweat and tears rather than anything else.
4. The ice cream that is going to leave you cold
Ice cream is a classic sweet treat that’s beloved by adults and children alike. But at Serendipity 3, a scoop of their “Frozen Haute Chocolate” will set you back $25,000. Yes, you read that right, $25,000. This dessert features a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive in the world. The sundae is served in a golden goblet that you get to keep as a souvenir, which is great, because after spending that much on dessert, you might not have any other possessions left.
5. The Wheel of Cheese That Will Weigh on your Mind
For those coming down with a severe bout of cheese fever, there is no better remedy than the Pule Cheese from Serbia, priced at $576 per pound. Curated from the milk of Balkan donkeys, this cheese is considered one of the rarest types globally, which is ironic since it looks like any other slab of cheese you’d find in a supermarket. Hours of labor and sacrifice from the donkeys, justified by making people pay more than what a good steak would cost them.
In conclusion, it is admirable that the creators of these delicacies continue to push the culinary boundaries. However, it is essential to remember that the value of food doesn’t always correspond to its price tag. It is about time that individuals start paying attention to the actual taste rather than the label on the dish.
