Caviar vending machines debut at Los Angeles malls

Why order fresh caviar from a nice restaurant when for the same amount of money you can eat caviar from a machine in a crowded mall? Caviar vending machines have debuted in malls in the Los Angeles area , KTLA reported. The machines, which also sell truffles and escargot, are located in the Westfield Century City, Westfield Topanga and Burbank Town Center malls.

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The company behind the machines announced in a press release that the machines are being installed "just in time for Black Friday!" Shoppers can buy as much as an ounce of Imperial River Beluga Caviar for $500, according to Zagat. 

In a Facebook post, the company describes the machines as "a unique caviar boutique" offering "a large selection of the world’s finest Selection of Caviar, Truffles, Escargot, Bottarga, Blinis, oils, Mother of Pearl plates and spoons, gift boxes and gourmet salts."

In America, all shopping and leisure activities must be accompanied by snacking, even if your tastes are more expensive.