Inside the $50K Thanksgiving Feast Served in New York City

ABC News tasted the most expensive Thanksgiving at Old Homestead Steakhouse.

ByABC News
November 17, 2016, 11:56 AM

— -- Thanksgiving is just around the corner and one New York City restaurant is gearing up for its annual turkey day dinner that is fit for a king.

For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.

ABC News reporters tasted the extravagant meal and are happy to report that the dishes most certainly lived up to the hype.

The star of the table, an $85 per pound, free-range, organically raised turkey, was deliciously seasoned with an exotic spice mix imported from the Middle East. It was basted with imported $17-an-ounce extra virgin olive oil from Italy.

PHOTO: For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.

The turkey stuffing was more than your average stale bread and meat. Old Homestead took it up a notch by adding $465 per pound imported Japanese prized Wagyu beef, $54-a-pound foie gras and $46-a-loaf sourdough bread imported from the U.K.

Co-owner Marc Sherry told ABC News that it's these unique elements in each recipe that make the dinner exceptional.

"I have to say that when someone pays $50,000 for this dinner, I hope he's not counting calories," Sherry said, with a laugh. "The culinary team here at Old Homestead goes through great lengths to find the ingredients that make this so special. It's a collaborative effort of all the culinary staff here."

He added: "Our executive chef just wanted to bring Thanksgiving dinner to another level and this year, we definitely have."

PHOTO: For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.

The rich meal is also accompanied by out-of-this-world gravy that has been infused with bourbon priced at $2,890 a bottle. The steakhouse's orange cranberry sauce included wine from France that costs $1,750 bottle. There were two kinds of mashed potatoes: sweet potatoes topped with $1,600-an-ounce caviar and garlic mashed with creamy $35-an-ounce imported white Stilton cheese.

PHOTO: For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.

Diners will finish off with a homemade pumpkin ice cream dessert that includes $4,200-a-bottle rum-infused eggnog sauce.

In previous years, the Old Homestead included an engagement ring in the Thanksgiving dinner. For 2016, the package includes other non-edible delights like a Fifth Avenue shopping spree, a one-night stay at the renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel, four tickets to the Nov. 20 NY Giants-Chicago Bears football game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and four tickets to prime seating at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

PHOTO: For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
PHOTO: For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.
For the third year in a row, the Old Homestead Steakhouse in the city's Meatpacking District is serving up a costly Thanksgiving--this time, valued at a whopping $50,000.

If you're wallet isn't deep enough for the over-the-top dinner, Old Homestead is also offering a traditional Thanksgiving entrée called the Beef ‘n Bird with a 10-ounce USDA prime filet mignon for a much more affordable $85.

Old Homestead is hosting the special dinner for just three parties of eight.

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