Truffle prices 2012!

[jdwdeville]

Hey folks, looking for the best prices on truffles for the season so I thought I'd throw them up here for reference as I find them...

Cheese Store of BH- white, over $330/oz. black $47/oz

Bay Cities- white $165/oz

Anyone else?

[jdwdeville]

Also, online order house Gilt has them for $225/oz
I believe Ruth Reichl has something to do with their food operations so...

[Porthos]

It was a bad season for white alba truffles from what I understand. Had some at Providence a couple of weeks ago. They were large and beautiful appearing but lacked the fragrance of previous years. Not sure if this is a reflection of the poor season or just that batch.

It may be a good year to try Australian and domestic.

[jdwdeville]

I was lucky enough to be in the room recently when a truffle purveyor stopped by with his wares. The smell of truffles filled the room before he had even opened his bag!
I wonder how much difference the truffle vendor makes...

[perk]

Ok....I realize this is a different way to go. But...you can buy domestic truffles from the mushroom guy at the Santa Monica and Hollywood Farmers Market. Much cheaper, of course, and not bad.