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How much would you pay for a pizza?

cherry — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:44:52 GMT

I would never pay this kind of money for a pizza. It doesn't even sound good to me

FINANCIAL DISTRICT, Manhattan (WABC) --

A New York slice of pizza usually goes for around $2.50, but what does a pie that goes for $2,000 taste like?

You can find out at Industry Kitchen at 70 South Street. The restaurant's Wall-Street inspired pizza is topped with rich (literally) ingredients from around the world: caviar (Caspian Sea), truffles (France), foie gras (France), Stilton cheese (England) and yes, 24-karat gold flakes (Ecuador).

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

sunshine45 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:54:42 GMT

well, i dont like caviar, truffles, or foie gras, so that pizza is not appealing to me at any price. LOL

i am sure there are those in the area that love the ingredients and would spend that price, especially if it was a business expense.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Burnsite — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:54:56 GMT

Hi, @cherry,, That expensive pizza sounds awful.

I would rather stay home and make toasted English muffin "pizzas" with a fresh tomato and some mozarella, and a chopped basil leaf and onion. Toasted under the broiler. Very nice and digestible.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

cherry — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:58:31 GMT

I'll bet some would order it ,just because of the price. I'm the opposite. Call me frugal ,or stingy, which ever you prefer, but I'll join @Burnsite in her simple fare, and pocket the rest of the money

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Noel7 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:07:25 GMT

I like the ingredients but mixing them together sounds disgusting.

I have eaten gold before, Gaylords Indian restaurant in the city had a dessert topped with gold flakes.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Carmie — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:13:12 GMT

Nope, nope, nope.

That foie gras did it for me.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

millieshops — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:14:48 GMT

Goof thing there are ingredients on that pizza I don't like. There's no $2000 available for dinner tonight - no matter what's on the menu.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

RedTop — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:20:22 GMT

This country girl don't eat that stuff; even if you offered me the $2000, I still wouldn't eat it!

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

ShowMe — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:27:22 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I'll bet some would order it ,just because of the price. I'm the opposite. Call me frugal ,or stingy, which ever you prefer, but I'll join @Burnsite in her simple fare, and pocket the rest of the money

There is a family owned Italian restaurant around the corner from where I live..... Every Monday is 50% of what ever kind and size of pizza you want. My favorite from there is a shrimp pizza. Delicious.

I too like @Burnsite's idea of a good pizza. English muffins make an excellent crust.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

nana59 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:30:59 GMT

when i was a kid, i'd put ketchup on anything i didn't like. this pizza sounds like i'd need a heavy dose of ketchup-imported, of course...

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Pandalady — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:01:02 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I would never pay this kind of money for a pizza. It doesn't even sound good to me

FINANCIAL DISTRICT, Manhattan (WABC) --
A New York slice of pizza usually goes for around $2.50, but what does a pie that goes for $2,000 taste like?

You can find out at Industry Kitchen at 70 South Street. The restaurant's Wall-Street inspired pizza is topped with rich (literally) ingredients from around the world: caviar (Caspian Sea), truffles (France), foie gras (France), Stilton cheese (England) and yes, 24-karat gold flakes (Ecuador).

@cherry Shucks. I only have $1,000 left of my "mad money." I spent the other

$1,000 on this....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2142399/The-1-000-ice-cream-sundae-23-carat-gold-worlds-rarest-chocolate--youll-need-order-days-advance.html

Wow, Seriously, If I had that kind of money to "throw away", there are so many charities that I can think of that I could donate that money for a more worthy cause.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

mzlg — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:32:17 GMT

Not to my liking ... and what a waste of gold ... the Stilton cheese is a specialty but nothing else on that pizza sounds appetitzing ... especially the "foie gras".

Foie gras (pronounced "fwah-grah") is the liver of a duck or goose that has been enlarged through a special feeding technique and then served in pâtés, terrines (see also: Forcemeat) or as a hot entree or main ingredient.

Foie gras is considered a luxury or delicacy item, and is extremely fatty, with a rich flavor and smooth texture.

Foie Gras Controversy: The technique used to fatten the goose or duck livers, known as gavage, is controversial because it is essentially a form of force-feeding, which is seen as a type of animal cruelty that goes beyond merely raising the animals to be slaughtered for food.

@Burnsite, I'll have what your making ... do you need any help or want me to pick up anything on my way over, dessert perhaps?

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

cherry — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:34:49 GMT

@Pandalady That sundae looks like it should be in a jewelry store

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Pandalady — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:40:05 GMT

@cherry I know...right!:I first saw that on an episode of Travel Channel's "Food Paradise" about ice cream places. Very pretty but a waste of good money.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

songbird — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:44:49 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
I like the ingredients but mixing them together sounds disgusting.

I have eaten gold before, Gaylords Indian restaurant in the city had a dessert topped with gold flakes.

So have I. Pure gold leaf is very edible. It does not have a taste of it's own and has no calories. In the middle ages it was served a lot at banquets for royalty to dine. Most luxury places places today serve it mostly for decoration before eaten either on food or drink. The only way it can harm you is if it contains copper.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

AuntG — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:54:37 GMT

If you seriously want to know, the answer is $22 including the tip. I'm a two topping sort of person.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

sandraskates — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:04:10 GMT

About $25 for a specialty pizza in a large or extra large size.

Pizza's in my area can easily go into the $40+ range if they are cooked in a wood fired or other other fancy pizza oven.

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Bri21 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:05:25 GMT

I don't like any of those ingredients at all.

I guess some people like to brag about spending that kind of money for a pizza. Foolish, IMO

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

NativeJax — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:07:31 GMT

I think that is so ridiculous....I am just speechless to be honest

Re: How much would you pay for a pizza?

Noel7 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:16:30 GMT

@songbird wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
I like the ingredients but mixing them together sounds disgusting.

I have eaten gold before, Gaylords Indian restaurant in the city had a dessert topped with gold flakes.

So have I. Pure gold leaf is very edible. It does not have a taste of it's own and has no calories. In the middle ages it was served a lot at banquets for royalty to dine. Most luxury places places today serve it mostly for decoration before eaten either on food or drink. The only way it can harm you is if it contains copper.

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Good to know @songbird ! I wondered about it at the time but was told it was very edible and not uncommon on some foods.

Re: foie gras, I had it a long time ago and I enjoyed it. Later I learned what was being done to the geese and I never touched it again.

I admit I am a fan of stilton.