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If you've never spent that much on a meal, you're not a foodie. That's OK: but there are people who do appreciate excellent food, and are willing to pay for it.
by barrkel 9y ago
If you've never spent that much on a meal, you're not a foodie. That's OK: but there are people who do appreciate excellent food, and are willing to pay for it.
Personally, the most I've spent is about $700 on a tasting menu for two at a place in Washington DC. $130 on a meal for two including wine wouldn't be unusual - I have meals like that maybe 10 to 15 times a year.
Michelin starred restaurants are frequently destination restaurants - they will attract people from some distance. That's why Michelin thought up the idea - to encourage people to drive and wear out their tires!
- GuiA 9y agoPeople who frequent these French villages do not have incomes that let them dine out in such a place 10-15 times a year.
- joefourier 9y agoHow much you're spending on a meal is not necessarily related to the quality of the food. You can have a Michelin-starred meal for just $2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Soya_Sauce_Chicken_Rice_and_Noodle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Soya_Sauce_Chicken_R... I've had a $5 plate from an inconspicuous family restaurant taste far better than a $250-per-person meal at a location where you had to reserve 3 months in advance. There are some ingredients that are worth the cost, but you can certainly appreciate and love food without having to spend an average individual's weekly paycheck on a single meal.