NJ's Most Pricy Dessert (Currently In Essex County) May Get A $1,000 Competitor

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — While an Essex County restaurant is selling a $100 gold-leaf gelato sundae, they may soon have competition for the title of most expensive dessert in the area.

Recently, a TikTok influencer noted recently that Calandra's, a restaurant and bakery group based in Caldwell, offers the Gelato Centenario for $100.

Alexis "Lex" Foster wrote on Instagram, "Can you guess how much the most expensive dessert in New Jersey costs? If you watch my stories you might know the answer to this question already!"

Jess LoManto of Calandra's confirmed the offering for Patch, saying, "It is offered at il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell, located inside Calandra's Italian Village."

Calandra's has restaurants and bakeries in Caldwell, Fairfield, and Newark.

The full menu description is, "Homemade vanilla bean gelato, maple brandy Sicilian pistachios, brandy cherries, French whipped cream, Amedei Porcelana Chocolate, 23k gold leaf, and topped with a shot of 100 year Anniversary Grand Marnier - Cuvée Du Centenaire made with XO Cognac."

(The dessert menu is here.)

But the dessert may have some competition.

Some Sweet Competition

NorthJersey.com reported in April that Bar Franco in Montclair, scheduled to open in May, may offer a $1,000 desert, "La Bomba."

Find out more about Bar Franco here.

What's New At Calandra's?

Calandra's Village actually has four components, including a restaurant, gelato shop, and bakery. More details are here.

But wait — is it possible that New Jersey's most expensive dessert is...Joe Piscopo?

The comedian will be at Calandra's il Vecchio Cafe performing "A Tribute To Frank Sinatra" on May 20, along with a grand buffet. Tickets are $125 per person. Get it here.