One of New York’s priciest restaurants is becoming more expensive as inflation continues to rage throughout the country. Thomas Keller’s Per Se, a service-included restaurant that lets patrons feast on white truffle risotto while admiring the billion dollar apartment buildings surrounding Central Park, is increasing its base price for the first time in four years. The three Michelin-starred restaurant has raised the cost of its signature menu to $390, or $425 after tax. What’s even crazier is how normal that price feels right now when viewed through the distorted lens of New York fine dining. A top-tier tasting menu for two won’t run much less than $900 in the city right now, and that’s before wine. At least four local establishments — Yoshino, Eleven Madison, Noz, and Masa — saw their prices rise by $100 or more per person in the past 12 to 18 months, while others joined the $400 club with smaller increases. All told, the New York area is now home to at least 15 restaurants where a dinner date will almost inevitably cost over $1,000 after tax, tip, and a few modest beverages per person. It’s a nearly unthinkable pricing tier that has at least tripled in size since before the pandemic. Tap the link in our bio to read more. 📷: Daniel Krieger