Would you pay $1,500 for dinner? Noma's Los Angeles residency tests dining norms

"There are melting pots, and then there is LA. It's an epicenter of culture, art, and entertainment, with one of the most interesting and dynamic food scenes in the world. In one place, we can learn about ingredients from communities all over the world ... Coming to LA as a team means we get to enter a new creative playground. There is a sense of possibility, of going into the unknown, with the hope of experiencing the power and creativity"

"While that figure includes beverage pairings, service and tax, it remains an eye-popping entry fee even for a city accustomed to paying $400 for omakase. Yet the demand at such a seemingly unreal price is undeniably real: More than 20,000 people have already reportedly chucked their hats in the ring (subscribing to newsletters and setting notifications) all hoping to secure one of the 42 nightly seats from March 11 through June 26, with midday seatings on Wednesday and Fridays."

Copenhagen’s Noma will mount a 16-week residency in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, from March 11 through June 26 with 42 nightly seats and additional midday seatings on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tickets cost $1,500 per guest and include beverage pairings, service, and tax. More than 20,000 people have registered interest through newsletters and notifications. Chef Rene Redzepi described Los Angeles as an epicenter of culture and a creative playground for sourcing ingredients from diverse communities. The pop-up celebrates California produce but has ignited debate about exclusivity, affordability, and whether such a high-priced culinary event is appropriately timed.

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