# $1000 Fast Food The Nino Selimaj Gourmet Pizza Will Melt Your Mouth and Your Wallet By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nino-selimaj References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/videos/would-you-pay-1000-for-a-pizza.html) & [supersizedmeals](http://www.supersizedmeals.com/food/article.php/20070315-1000_dolllar_Pizza) The Nino Selimaj $1000 pizza gives a whole new definition to [gourmet food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-quattro)! The owner of Nino's Bellissima Pizza spent over a year researching the ingredients that would make some wealthy customers eager to get their hands on a $250 slice. He finally decided on including a creme fraiche base, [four types of caviar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzs-caviar), sliced lobster tail, salmon roe and some rare wasabi. Each slice is topped with a different kind of caviar and Selimaj truly believes there is a market for this high-end pizza. If nothing else, the $1000 pizza is a brilliant PR move for the recently opened [New York Pizzaria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-leopardo). Even those who can't afford the luxury slice may settle for a less expensive alternative for the chance to catch a glimpse of the culinary high-life! Photo Credit: [Trip Atlas](http://tripatlas.com/guides/Culinary/169/Top_5_Most_Expensive_Pizzas_in_the_World) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **$1000 Fast Food:** The rise of expensive and luxurious fast food items that cater to high-end customers, creating unique dining experiences. - **Gourmet Food Market:** The increasing demand for gourmet and high-quality food products, pushing food establishments to offer premium ingredients and unique combinations. - **Experiential Dining:** The trend of creating unforgettable dining experiences by offering extravagant and over-the-top menu items to attract customers seeking unique culinary adventures. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Fine dining establishments can explore creating high-end and expensive food items to attract affluent customers looking for unique and lavish dining experiences. - **Gourmet Food Manufacturers:** Gourmet food manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by creating premium ingredients and specialized products for the growing market of high-end culinary enthusiasts. - **Event Catering Services:** Event catering companies can offer exclusive and extravagant menu options for upscale events and parties, catering to clients who want to provide unforgettable dining experiences for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lobster Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-pizza.md) - [Affordable Pizza Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-cheese-pizza-slice.md) - [$1,000 Lobster Roll Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-kit.md) - [Old-World Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-pepperoni-pizzas.md) - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md) - [Seasonal Seafood-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-pizza.md) - [Pay-What-You-Want Pizza Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-what-you-want-pizza-truck.md) - [Pizza Slice Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-squad.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-pepperoni-pizza-day.md)