“Foodgōd” Jonathan Cheban has definitely been living his life like its golden. While Kim K’s BFF is still keeping up with the Kardashian’s, he’s also been busy promoting his recent collaboration with New York City restaurant chain The Ainsworth. The tag team debuted 24 karat gold-dusted chicken wings at The Ainsworth’s Chelsea and Village locations in NYC. Yup, you read that right – 24 karat gold because it’s 2018 and apparently even chicken wings should be dripping in finesse like Bruno Mars and Cardi B.
To feast on these golden wings doesn’t come cheap. A plate of 50 wings coupled with a gold bottle of Ace of Spades champagne will set you back $1,000 USD. Each mountain of 50 wings is covered in $200 worth of gold dust. Now, if you don’t even have $1,000 in your bank account, you can opt to dish out $30 for 10 wings or $60 for 20.
Most people want to know – is it even safe to eat gold? The short answer is yes. Gold is considered biologically inert, meaning it passes through the digestive tract without being absorbed. However, edible gold does need to be as pure as possible (22-24 karats).
These blinged out wings have stirred up a lot of opinions on social media – both positive and negative. Some people feel like this is all in good food fun and provides diner’s with a cool experience. While other’s feel like these 24 karat gold wings are beyond over the top and excessive.
What say you? Would you spend this much for gold wings? Or let us know if you try them while you’re in New York City!
14 Comments
Monique Elise
Hmm I don’t know how I feel about this. What a waste of gold
Rachel
This is a cool concept and would be cool for some Instagram worthy pics but not at that price!!
Jesusa Gilliam
Oh my, I would have to say no. But if a group of friends wanted to go in on a dish of 20 I would do that just to say I tried one.
thebusyboymama
I think they sound absolutely crazy and awful! What will they think of next!
Cia Black
I could not in good conscience spend spend my money on wings that cost that much. But hey if my friends wanted to splurge on me for my birthday I wouldn’t stop them.
Daisy
Wow that is definitely a no for me!!! People must have money to burn! LOL I could never justify spending that much money eating gold! I’d rather wear gold 🙂
Elizabeth O
I think it would be a no from me, I really couldn’t spend so much on food, I see the appeal for the rich and famous though for sure.
Holly
That would definitely be a no for me. I don’t really understand the appeal of it.
patwagne
No. Eating gold seems wasteful unless it cures disease. If someone else wants to eat them, that’s up to them.
Clarice Lao | Camping for Women
No, I won’t spend this much. There are a lot of food better than this. I just find it impractical and it’s just pure hype.
Gladys S Parker (@momtograndma)
No, I would not eat them even if they were free and right here in my own town. I do not like changes or anything unusual. Having said my personal preference. I think those that would like to try them should be able to.
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
Uhm, no. I’d rather wear gold than eat it. Haha!
Explorethe6
We’re with ya! Not for $1,000 lol
kumamonjeng
No, I would not spend this much for gold wings. Does it has any good benefits to our health or does it taste any better if the wings are coated with gold? If yes, may be I will consider spending that much.