Thanksgiving in New York City is seeing another level of culinary opulence as the oldest steakhouse in the country, Old Homestead Steakhouse, located in the Meatpacking District, is offering what they're calling the "world's most expensive cranberry sauce." This single dollop of sauce commands a price of $195, as reported by NBC New York. The sauce features a blend of high-end ingredients, such as white truffle shavings costing $1,500 per pound, edible 24k gold flakes, and Manuka Honey from New Zealand priced at $100 a pound.
Cranberry sauce aficionados might also be interested to learn that additionally included in this extravagant recipe is a splash of Taylor Fladgate Scion Vintage Port, which retails for $4,400 a bottle. According to The New York Post, the cranberry sauce has its roots in a family recipe dating back to the 1900s, and this year the restaurant is "elevating grandma's recipe just a smidge" for their discerning clientele.
This isn't the first time Old Homestead has pushed the envelope with their Thanksgiving offerings. They previously served a $180,000 meal back in 2019 and seem to have a tradition of catering to those seeking the most indulgent and extravagant dining experiences. Alongside this sauce, their Thanksgiving menu also features more conventional options such as an $85 roasted turkey dinner with all the classic sides, sans the gold or white truffles.
Greg Sherry, who co-owns the steakhouse with his brother Marc, said in an interview with The New York Post, "Every year we try to do something different, a little more extravagant." This special cranberry sauce will only be available on Thanksgiving Day, by request, and as Sherry puts it, is expected to attract the gourmets "looking for something over-the-top."
Sherry acknowledged the unique offering might not be for everyone, telling The New York Post that he doesn't expect a lot of people will order it, rather it's aimed at those "looking for something over-the-top to have it." He emphasized the importance of customer satisfaction, noting that despite the high price tag, the goal is for customers to feel it was worth the experience. For diners not splurging on this luxurious side, the steakhouse offers a full Thanksgiving meal complete with traditional sides at more down-to-earth prices.
