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Got $1,000? Why Not Try a Golden Opulence Sundae? (drizzled with Amedei Porceleana chocolate)
www.dailyolive.com ^ | February 10, 2006

Posted on 02/24/2006 5:45:40 PM PST by Liz

I know. It sounds crazy: $1,000 for an ice cream sundae?

But, the sundae is The Grand Opulence Sundae from famed Serendipity of New York City and it's made up of the best of the best.

According to the restaurant, they sell approximately one a month, so apparently, quite a few people have some money to indulge in such opulence.

The Golden Opulence Sundae, the "World's most expensive sundae", was created to celebrate Serendipity's 50th Anniversay last year.

Made with "5 scoops of the richest Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream infused with Madagascar vanilla and covered in 23K edible gold leaf, the sundae is drizzled with the world's most expensive chocolate, Amedei Porceleana, and covered with chunks of rare Chuao chocolate, which is from cocoa beans harvested by the Caribbean Sea on Venezuela's coast.

The masterpiece is suffused with exotic candied fruits from Paris, gold dragets, truffles and Marzipan Cherries. It is topped with a tiny glass bowl of Grand Passion Caviar, an exclusive dessert caviar, made of salt-free American Golden caviar, known for its sparkling golden color. It's sweetened and infused with fresh passion fruit, orange and Armagnac.

The sundae is served in a baccarat Harcourt crystal goblet with an 18K gold spoon to partake in the indulgence served with a petite mother of pearl spoon and topped with a gilded sugar flower by Ron Ben-Israel."

...Visit Serendipity's website www.serendipity3.com for more information.


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To: durasell

"Behind disdain for extravagance is always envy. They may not envy the thing, but the ability to buy the thing on a lark."

True but don't forget another angle on this, men naturally deride a man that suckers third man's scam. No man wants to play the fool regardless of how little it effects his wealth. I'll bet more than a few girls that ate this, thought the guy was a loser for buying it for them.



121 posted on 02/24/2006 7:21:28 PM PST by ansel12
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To: IronJack
I take it there WAS no second date then ...

Nope, afraid not. I didn't mind her buying expensive stuff at the dinner, because after all that's what I took her there for. But the cheap-a$$ed return invitation was a turn off. Plus she had what I call the "Hungry Eye" where her eyes wander all over the stuff in my house and car the first time she sees it.

I could almost hear the cash register ringing!
122 posted on 02/24/2006 7:21:43 PM PST by starbase (Understanding Written Propaganda (click "starbase" to learn 22 manipulating tricks!!))
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To: Liz
Is there any other kind?

Definitely not lol. I do use Hershey's syrup for chocolate sodas (buy a bottle of club soda and chill) and for malts.

123 posted on 02/24/2006 7:21:58 PM PST by Aliska
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To: Liz

So then you are only spending $900 for the ice cream :-)


124 posted on 02/24/2006 7:22:53 PM PST by Tribune7
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To: Liz

So then you are only spending $900 for the ice cream :-)


125 posted on 02/24/2006 7:22:55 PM PST by Tribune7
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To: the invisib1e hand

What's it about? You pay $1000 dollars for an ice cream sundae, don't you want to eat and enjoy it.

Or is it just the bragging rights of saying I can afford the cost now?


126 posted on 02/24/2006 7:23:15 PM PST by swheats
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To: Tribune7

I never was a fan of Dairy Queen. Once in awhile I'll get McDonald's soft serve. I do like those chocolate coated things from DQ sometimes, the big round ones. We lost our closest DQ a few years ago, and I am losing my memory lol.


127 posted on 02/24/2006 7:24:10 PM PST by Aliska
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To: ansel12

In truth, the thing is a publicity gimmick. Serendipity isn't a bad place. It was one of Warhol's hang outs when he first hit NYC. It's not ridiculously expensive. Very quaint and a little precious, but they don't care if you hang out for an hour or two drinking coffee and talking...


128 posted on 02/24/2006 7:25:05 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: ansel12; durasell
I'll bet more than a few girls that ate this, thought the guy was a loser for buying it for them.

Sssshhhh.....girls' deep dark secret....guys who flash money around are fakers.

Guys who really have money don't flash it, b/c they don't want girls to love them just for their money.

129 posted on 02/24/2006 7:25:27 PM PST by Liz (Liberty consists in having the power to do that which is permitted by the law. Cicero)
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To: swheats
Or is it just the bragging rights of saying I can afford the cost now?

add ...and you can't...

I think that completes the "mystique."

130 posted on 02/24/2006 7:25:31 PM PST by the invisib1e hand ("Who is it, really, making up your mind?")
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To: Liz
Your residence is simple, too.

Aw, shucks. Yer makin' me blush.

When are you gonna put 'er up on cinder blocks?

I had two more payments on the cinder blocks, but then Lurleen spent it on some new hip waders from the thrift store.

131 posted on 02/24/2006 7:25:37 PM PST by IronJack
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To: starbase

Yeah, there's a name for women with cash register eyes ...


132 posted on 02/24/2006 7:27:40 PM PST by IronJack
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To: Liz

Guys who really have money don't flash it, b/c they don't want girls to love them just for their money.



Guys' really deep dark secret -- a lot of guys who have money don't care why the girls love them....


133 posted on 02/24/2006 7:27:51 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: IronJack
I had two more payments on the cinder blocks, but then Lurleen spent it on some new hip waders from the thrift store.

Yeah, but dem boots'll come in handy for when you goes hand-catch da catfish for her dinner, you romantic sweetheart, you.

134 posted on 02/24/2006 7:29:44 PM PST by Liz (Liberty consists in having the power to do that which is permitted by the law. Cicero)
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To: Liz; IronJack

One of the funniest exchanges I've ever read. Thanks.


135 posted on 02/24/2006 7:31:12 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: durasell

This one's for you (depending on your bank account, that is).

136 posted on 02/24/2006 7:32:50 PM PST by Liz (Liberty consists in having the power to do that which is permitted by the law. Cicero)
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To: uglybiker

I'm thinkin......H3LL YEAH!!! LOL!


137 posted on 02/24/2006 7:33:30 PM PST by BossLady (Got Sundae?)
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To: Liz
Yeah, but dem boots'll come in handy for when you goes hand-catch da catfish for her dinner, you romantic sweetheart, you.

Yer dreamin', woman. SHE'S the fisherman. I ain't gonna slave all day cleanin' weeds outta ditches and then come home and hafta catch dinner. She gotta earn her keep somehow, and pickin' up roadkill for the pit bulls ain't enough.

138 posted on 02/24/2006 7:33:57 PM PST by IronJack
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To: BossLady

Thanks...

I have to go to work. One of the things to think about maybe is how money drives some women crazy in NYC. Some of them become quite unhinged...


139 posted on 02/24/2006 7:35:36 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: durasell
One of the funniest exchanges I've ever read. Thanks.

You're welcome. We do two shows a night at the Bellagio.

140 posted on 02/24/2006 7:36:46 PM PST by IronJack
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