Top 5 Priciest Restaurants in Asia

Expensive restaurants in Asia are thriving, growing almost exponentially, which is quite a thrill to the culinary circuit and “foodies” of the world.

Some of the most exclusive and expensive (although that does not always translate to “good”) dishes can be found on the exotic continent, with unique twists and style.  The top 5 most expensive restaurants and items in Asia are as follows:

1.    Mezzaluna, Bangkok
2.    Aragawa, Tokyo
3.    Mibu, Tokyo
4.    Kitcho, Tokyo
5.    Krug Room, Mandrian Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong

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Big (Bad) Ben

He needed a slap upside the head.  And he got one from the head honcho of the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and two–time Super Bowl winner, Ben Roethilsberger, was slapped with a six–game suspension by the NFL on Wednesday for not complying with the league’s personal conduct policy.  It stems from a second incident in two years involving allegations of sexual misconduct.

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The Most Expensive: Hampton’s House Rents for $35,000 Per Day

Ahh the Hamptons, synonymous with the rich, the famous, and well, money.  Nothing is too extravagant for those who can afford the finer things in life, like having a “house in the Hampton’s”, such as the house that was recently rented to an anonymous family for two weeks, at $500,000.  That is $35,000 per day for two weHamptons Property Rents for $500,000eks.  Gulp.

This could be the record for the most expensive rental in the history of the area. If this is not the most expensive rental, I want to know what is.  This puts even the most lavish of luxury hotels to shame.

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The Most Expensive Sweet Tooth-$150,000 Cupcakes?

Cupcakes and diamonds and gold, oh my!  The things that can be done with food never cease to shock meDecadence d'Or Cupcake $750.  If you are so inclined, and have an impressive enough bank account, you can sink your sweet tooth into cupcakes that range from $750-$150,000.  Yes friends, cupcakes.

First up is the Decadence d’Or, by pastry chef Long Nguyen.  This is truly a decadent pastry, available at Las Vegas’s Palazzo Resort for the price of $750.  Why the hefty price you ask?  This is no ordinary baked sweet, it is made with edible gold flakes, Palmira Single Estate chocolate, gold-vanilla caviar, and a Louis XIII de Remy Martin Cognac bottled around 1900.  I searched for a photo of someone clamping down on one with gold teeth, but no such luck.  It is so exquisitely presented, I imagine it would be difficult to bring yourself to eat it!

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$42 Million Real Estate Listing Caught My Eye

$42 Million Dollar Hillsboro Florida HomeSometimes I like to peruse the high-end real estate ads to see what is on the market, but this time I was left with my jaw-agape, like the first time I ever encountered “Jon & Kate Plus 8”.  There is a $42 million dollar real estate listing.  That is more than a very impressive super yacht.  In fact, I assume I can purchase my own island for that, to escape the likes of Jon and Kate and the creepy “Octomom”.

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Most Expensive: $6,750 Per Night Luxury Hotels

No, that was not a typo, we did not mean $67.50, we meant $6,750.00 per night if you waMumbai Oberoi Luxury Hotelnt to stay at one of Taj and Oberoi hotel group’s latest flagship Mumbai properties.  The luxury hotel group is pulling out all stops in attempts to win back business lost over the past two years due to sporadic extremist attacks.

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Wait, The Bugatti Does Not Come with Boots!

If you are lucky (and smart) enough to own an exotic sports car, like say, a million-plus dollar Bugatti Veyron, and happen to be in Europe, you better make sure you know how to park it in an appropriate spot.  Unlike North America, it seems that in Europe, luxury cars are subject to the same parking laws as every lowly Ford Mustang, Jeep, or Geo Metro.  And these are the free-spirits that boast succulent topless beaches!  Oh, the contradiciton!

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Smart Move: Wealthy Buyer Orders 10 Aston Martin One-77’s

Ahh…don’t we all wish we had the resources at our disposal to go shopping like the big dogs.  Well, one big dog in the Middle East just went on a very enviable shopping spree, ordering ten Aston Martin One-77’s.  You did read that correctly, we said ten Aston Martin One-77 models.  How James Bondish.

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Luxury Hotel News: Trump SoHo Opens in New York

The Trump hotel collection has just opened its latest posh location, in SoHo New York.  Yes, everyone knows that South Hampton is a luxurious location, and it has just gotten more so with the introduction of a Trump hotel.  The Trump hotel is located at 246 Spring Street, and is a dramatic addition to the city skyline.Trump Hotel SoHo Opens

Trump hotels are notorious for their attention to detail, very exquisite detail might we mention.  The luxury hotel in South Hampton opened its doors on April 9th, 2010 and features 391 elegantly appointed suites and rooms.  There are a mere 12 rooms per floor, for exclusive privacy, the ultimate escape.  There are also no less than ten luxury two-bedroom penthouse suites, the most in New York City.  Well, we expect nothing less from Trump.

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BMW and SGL to Develop Carbon Fiber Plant

Two of our favorite luxury forces are about to combine, as BMW has plans to enter an agreement with SGL Group to develop a carbon fiber factory, right here in the U.S.  BMW is one of the leading luxury car makers in the world, and carbon fiber is currently the industry standard of what defines a luxury composite material.  This union pleases us, immensely.

The carbon factory will be located in Washington, and will have the capacity to supply material for the hybrids and electrical cars that are being developed for the future.  We can see the dollar signs now.

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