You know you have a selective palette when you order a caviar burger. I did a quick Internet search which revealed the Caviar Burger is an actual menu item at Serendipity3, located in New York.
The same restaurant known for its $25,000 dessert does indeed serve such a luxury burger, complete with cucumber slices and sour cream, for a mere $17.50 US. While it isn't the exact burger pictured here, I'm sure the concept is not lost.
With this opulent dish being a reality, it remains to be seen whether this idea will become marketed as the new Western sushi, or the Asian burger.
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Caviar Burgers at Serendipity3
Trend Themes
1. Gourmet Fast Food - There is an opportunity for upscale restaurants to offer high-end versions of classic fast food items like burgers.
2. Cross-cultural Fusion - The popularity of luxury junk food like the caviar burger raises the potential for cross-cultural fusion between Western and Asian cuisines.
3. Luxury Food Experiences - There is a growing demand for unique and opulent food experiences, with luxury junk food being one example.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Dining Restaurants - Fine dining establishments can explore incorporating gourmet versions of fast food items into their menus to attract a wider range of customers.
2. Food Fusion - The food fusion industry has an opportunity to create innovative dishes that combine ingredients and flavors from different culinary traditions.
3. Experiential Dining - The experiential dining industry can capitalize on the demand for luxury food experiences by offering unique and indulgent dishes like luxury junk food.