They could find the 24-hour supermarket in Teheran to buy caviar and the synagogues in Isfahan on their own.

Be wary when buying caviar from other Caspian Sea countries.

"People who buy caviar in a time of cholera shouldn't expect the understanding of small shareholders," she said.

Aside from the celebratory aspect, that is why New Year's is a good time to buy caviar.

At the gourmet shop in Williamstown, one can buy sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms or caviar.

But if you buy fresh caviar, splurge only on as much as you plan to consume at one sitting.

The owners need to buy their Cuban cigars and Russian caviar.

Besides, I couldn't afford to buy champagne and caviar.

And what's the modern way to buy caviar from Le Cirque 2000?

When buying fresh caviar, buy only the amount you will use in one sitting.