The Golden Opulence Sundae, New York

New York’s Serendipity 3 — the Upper East Side’s own Willy Wonka Factory — has created a masterpiece. Standing over a foot tall, the dish’s five scoops of Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream are drizzled with Amadei Porceleana, the world’s most expensive chocolate, and covered with chunks of rare Venezuelan Chuao Chocolate as well as truffles, Parisian candied fruits and gold dragées. Forget the cherry on top—instead try a glass bowl of sweetened, salt-free Grand Passion Caviar. Not to mention a guilded sugar flower by world-renowned confectionary artist Ron Beth Israel. And because an experience this decadent needs a memento, the $300 Baccarat Harcourt crystal goblet and 18-karat gold spoon are yours for the taking.

Price: $1,000For more information: www.serendipity3.com