CNN.com - The ultimate feast - Nov 22, 2005

CNN.com - The ultimate feast - Nov 22, 2005: "HONG KONG (CNN) -- The world's most expensive meal.

Not an idle boast but the reality behind a stunning five-course dinner, using more than a kilogram of the world's most expensive foodstuff, that was held in Hong Kong's Toscana restaurant.

Sixty guests representing the cream of wealthy Hong Kong society had paid thousands of euros per head at the fundraiser in aid of the Mother's Choiceexternal link charity, supporting young disadvantaged mothers.

I was the truly lucky one who garnered the ultimate meal ticket through a very, very generous friend."