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In January 2024, as many around the world were grappling with inflation, Salt B decided to share an extravagant dinner bill on social media that totaled an eye-popping $398,375. This ostentatious display of wealth, featuring three gold-covered steaks and a lavish $24,500 tip, was met with swift backlash. Critics were outraged, pointing out how a single meal’s cost could have fed 100,000 hungry children. Meanwhile, Salt B's London restaurant was reported to be turning off the heat to save costs, leaving employees in an unheated kitchen. The disconnect between the chef's lavish lifestyle and the reality faced by his staff is stark and troubling.