June 18 is National Splurge Day, and in honour of this indulgent holiday, we’re highlighting seven splurge-worthy meals — seven ways to really treat yourself. Or you can just live vicariously (without taking out a second mortgage) through the descriptions below.
The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata, Norma’s, Palm Springs, California
If a bowl of Wheaties is the breakfast of champions, the Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata at Norma’s in Palm Springs is the breakfast of the ridiculously rich and famous. For a mere $1,086, you’ll start your day like a king with a lobster frittata topped with 280 grams of Sevruga caviar from the Caspian Sea. If that’s a little out of your price range, you can settle for a mini-splurge with the 23-gram version for just $108.
White Truffles and Gold Pizza, Margo’s, Malta
When you’ve got enough gold that you can literally throw it away, why not top your next pizza with it? At Margo’s in Malta, the White Truffles and Gold Pizza starts at a mere €1,800 (that’s more than $2,600), but the price is subject to market costs. You’ll need to notify the kitchen a week in advance if you’d like to dine on this decadent pizza, which includes white truffle shavings, 24-carat gold leaf flakes and organic water buffalo mozzarella.
Dragon Dog, Dougie Dog, Vancouver
Here’s one splurge that won’t cost you next month’s rent: the decadent Dragon Dog at Vancouver’s Dougie Dog food truck. Still, it’s probably the most expensive hot dog you could buy at a whopping $108. The hot dog starts with a foot-long bratwurst infused with 100-year-old cognac, topped with Kobe beef seared in truffle oil and fresh lobster. That’s one decadent dog.
Wagyu Ribeye & Fois Gras Cheesesteak, Barclay Prime, Philadelphia
Speaking of relatively affordable splurges, you can take your cheesesteak game to the next level with the sandwich served at Barclay Prime in Philadelphia. Don’t expect to order a “Cheese wit” when it comes to this steakhouse’s cheesesteak menu — their signature sandwich is made with wagyu ribeye and foie gras. Since it’s a cheesesteak, expect it to come topped with cheese whiz — truffled cheese whiz, that is. It’ll run you $108 (whereas the originals come in at less than $10), but that includes half a bottle of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, too.
Alinea, Chicago
Chicago’s most expensive restaurant is also the city’s only eatery to boast three prestigious stars from Michelin, so you can rest assured it won’t be cheap to dine there. Those who have splurged on Alinea’s $250+ multi-course menu (as in 18 or 25 courses at a time) consider it money well spent, but the real trick is getting a ticket to an upcoming dinner. If you can get in, though, expect an unforgettable evening of food presented as both art and entertainment.
Full Blood Wagyu, Prime Restaurant, Sydney
If you love a good steak, you won’t do much better than the Full Blood Wagyu at Sydney’s Prime Restaurant. This prized tenderloin clocks in at a little more than 400 grams of beef that was fed an all-grain diet for 600 days. Add to that a marble score of nine-plus and you just might find yourself dropping the $320 on this bad boy.
Fleur Burger 5000, Fleur, Las Vegas
They say you can find anything in Vegas, and in this case, that includes a $5,454 burger. If you need a meaty way to splurge after hitting it big on the slot machines, head to Fleur for their Fleur Burger 5000, a combination of Wagyu beef, foie gras and truffles. It’s also served with a bottle of 1995 Chateau Petrus, because obviously a beer isn’t going to cut it when you’re eating a $5,454 hamburger.
What’s been your most splurge-worthy meal?
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