I’ve been to several Michelin places, usually around $300 - $400 per person without wine. Definitely worth it for the quality, creativity, and experience.
I’ve already had A5 Kobe at around $60 an ounce, and caviar around $250 an ounce. Both worth it for an occasional splurge.
I also had a glass of a 1967 Bordeaux (don’t remember which one) that I didn’t pay for and it was good, but nothing better than some $50 bottles I’ve had before. Granted I’m not a wine expert or anything so maybe it’s quality was lost on me.
What about the down ballot races? And honestly, your choice is trump or no trump. Not voting for Biden is pretty close to accepting fascism because you didn’t get your perfect candidate.