# Gilded Thanksgiving Turkeys Empire Steak House's 24 Karat Gold Turkey is Priced at $2,500 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-karat-gold-turkey References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/24-karat-gold-turkey--thanksgiving-at-empire-steak-house-301429198.html) & [empiresteakhousenyc](http://www.empiresteakhousenyc.com)  This Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated celebration as many families are eagerly returning to in-person gatherings and [Empire Steak House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc) is making holiday feasts extra special with its extravagant 24 Karat Gold Turkey. Described as "a feast fit for Emperors," the gilded dish is priced at $2,500 and poised to help hosts who want to take their celebrations to new heights. The Golden Turkey Experience reservations were accepted up to three days prior to [Thanksgiving Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-dining-experience) and the dish feeds into the Empire Steak House motto and hashtag, #DineLikeanEmperor. This unforgettable turkey dish has the potential to be paired with more than 400 premium [selections of wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steaks-wine) from Empire Steak House to complete the meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Thanksgiving:** High-income consumers are looking for exclusive and extravagant experiences during Thanksgiving, creating an opportunity for businesses to offer premium holiday-themed products and experiences. - **Edible Gold:** There is a growing demand for edible gold in the culinary industry, motivating businesses to explore new and creative ways to incorporate this luxury ingredient into their products and dishes. - **Social Media Marketing:** As more consumers document and share their holiday celebrations on social media, businesses can tap into this trend by creating photo-worthy and uniquely Instagrammable products and experiences that are sure to attract attention and engagement online. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining restaurants can take inspiration from Empire Steak House's 24 Karat Gold Turkey and offer lavish holiday-themed dishes that cater to high-income customers looking for luxurious culinary experiences. - **Wine Industry:** Wineries can promote their premium wine selections as an essential pairing for luxury Thanksgiving meals and offer special holiday-themed packages that include exclusive wine tastings and pairing recommendations. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can collaborate with fine dining restaurants and other luxury vendors to create extravagant and personalized Thanksgiving experiences for clients wanting to celebrate in style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md) - [Thanksgiving-Focused Luxury Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-toronto1.md) - [Fall Holiday-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-menu.md) - [$1,000 Lobster Roll Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-kit.md) - [Cost-Conscious Holiday Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-thanksgiving-meal-deal.md) - [Jamaican Jerk Chicken Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerk-turkey.md) - [Christmas Family Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-family-dinners.md) - [Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-the-bird-menu.md) - [Affordable Thanksgiving Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thankswinning-holiday-meal.md)