Alba white truffle

Recap | Meet the ‘Bourdain of China’, why Jeff Goldblum loves Pocky, what a record-breaking white truffle sells for and more

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Recap | Meet the ‘Bourdain of China’, why Jeff Goldblum loves Pocky, what a record-breaking white truffle sells for and more

A near-1kg Alba white truffle set a new record price at the 25th World Alba White Truffle Auction which raised HK$3 million for charity. The premium lot included an Italian trip and exclusive dining experience, and went to a Hong Kong bidder. Shanghai-based food writer Christopher St. Cavish, renowned for his expertise on Chinese cuisine, … Read more

Nearly 1kg Alba white truffle sells for US$154,000 to Hong Kong bidder in charity auction

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Nearly 1kg Alba white truffle sells for US4,000 to Hong Kong bidder in charity auction

A white truffle from Alba in Italy weighing nearly 1kg was auctioned for more than US$150,000 at the 25th World Alba White Truffle Auction charity gala dinner held in Hong Kong on November 10. The 908g (2lb) white truffle sold for HK$1.2 million (US$154,000). It was part of a single lot that also included a … Read more