# $2,000 Italian Eats New York Eatery BiCE Offers Diners a Pricey Pasta Option By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pricey-pasta References: [newyork.grubstreet](http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2013/01/2000-pasta-dish-bice.html) & [bicenewyork](http://bicenewyork.com/) New York City Italian Restaurant BiCE is kicking up their pasta menu by offering a one-of-a-kind $2,000 pasta dish. While obviously not for the average person looking for a moderately priced dinner out, this specialty pasta item is sure to draw those wishing to experience an extra-special, [luxury-infused meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sale-e-pepe). What this pricey Italian pasta experience includes is a plate of tagliolini pasta, [two pounds of lobster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-pizza), organic vegetables and to top it off, black truffles. However, what really sets this pasta experience over the top is that the dish is served on a gold-leaf platter designed by the one and only Gianni Versace. While the package includes three other courses as well as wine, this $2,000 pasta experience is sure to draw in food lovers who want that one-of-a-kind eating experience and don’t care how much it costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Dining Experiences:** The $2,000 Italian pasta dish from BiCE highlights the trend for extravagant and exclusive dining experiences. - **High-end Food Presentations:** The gold-leaf platter designed by Gianni Versace showcases the trend for visually stunning and artistic food presentations. - **Exclusive Food Ingredients:** The use of black truffles and lobster in the $2,000 pasta dish reflects the trend for incorporating rare and premium ingredients in gourmet cuisine. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Fine dining restaurants can explore opportunities to offer unique and high-priced menu options to cater to affluent customers seeking exclusive experiences. - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** Packaging companies can capitalize on the trend for luxurious food presentations by designing customized and visually appealing plates, platters, and serving dishes. - **Gourmet Food Suppliers:** Gourmet food suppliers can target the high-end culinary market by sourcing and providing exclusive ingredients like black truffles and premium seafood to upscale restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [$1,000 Lobster Roll Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-kit.md) - [Premium Pasta Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Meta Italian Cuisine Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitoni-raviolis.md) - [Gilded Gold Leaf Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-super-combo-pizza.md) - [Poolside Pasta Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bar.md) - [Cheese Wheel Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelveeta.md) - [Regionally Inspired Artisan Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-of-italy.md) - [Viral Affordable Toronto Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-piano-lunch-special.md)