Instead of "$40 a Day," I'd rather see "$400 a Day." And I'd like to see them film it in New York, Tokyo, London, Paris, Hong Kong, etc. It wouldn't be that difficult to blow $400 a day on food and libations per person in these cities.
How about the following in New York?
Breakfast at Norma's:
I'll take the Lobster Frittata with 1 ounce of sevruga. $100
http://parkermeridien.com/normas.htm
Lunch at Masa at Columbus Circle
prix-fixe $300
can't find web site
review:
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/02/di...e25589&ei=5070
Dinner at Alain Ducasse
prix-fixe plus cheese course $168
http://www.alain-ducasse.com/public_...fr_cuisine.htm
Ooops.... That's a bit over $400....