Luxury Melons in the Hamptons Reach $400
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Gourmet grocery stores in the Hamptons are competing with high-priced specialty items like $400 musk melons and $1,860 shopping bills, catering to wealthy clientele and fueling a luxury food arms race that includes rare produce, high-end seafood, and exclusive prepared foods, reflecting the area's affluent lifestyle.