16 March 2007: Conspicuous Consumption

A New York restaurateur has cooked up what is probably the world's most extravagant pizza.

The 'Luxury Pizza' is a 12-inch, thin crust, topped with crème fraiche, chives, lobster and caviar, and sells for $1,000, or $125 a slice. 24 hours notice is required so the he can order the fresh caviar.

And if you think that’s impressive, SaintFM would like to point out that, elsewhere in the world, there are entire families who live for a year on less that the cost of one of his pizzas (see www.makepovertyhistory.org).