American tourist dollar shock

The dollar is at its weakest ever against the euro and has fallen to a 26-year low against the British pound. A look at what the greenback will buy you in Europe this summer.

By Grace Wong, CNNMoney.com staff writer

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Food

What: 3-course set lunch, Gordon Ramsey at Claridge's, London

Cost: £30, or $61.50

VERSUS

What: 3-course set lunch, Gordon Ramsey at the London, New York City

Cost: $45

Bottom line: British fare is enjoying a renaissance, but you'll get more value by tucking into it in New York.

More information: Gordon Ramsey at Claridge's, Brook Street, 44-020-7499/0099
Gordon Ramsey at the London, 151 West 54th Street, 212-468/8888

www.gordonramsay.com

Costs based on £1=$2.05; €1=$1.37