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SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - The finest ingredients and top chefs are key components to the best dining experiences, but it can be the added extras that make meals or venues memorable. Forbes.com has compiled a list of 11 of the world's most extravagant meals (http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/most-extravagant-meals-lifestyle-travel-dining-travel-channel.html). Reuters has not endorsed this list ...

KEY TO SYMBOLS INEXPENSIVE (under $20) MODERATE ($20-$40) EXPENSIVE ($40 and up) LIVE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER KID-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR DINING 2006 EPICUREAN AWARD Unless otherwise noted, all restaurants listed accept reservations and take major credit cards. 8-0-8 Inside Caesars Palace (731-7110). Chef Jean-Marie Josselin attempts to redefine the fusion concept at his handsome, casual venue, and he succeeds ...