DOING it yourself at home will shave a bit off the price of a truffle dinner.
At Citarella stores ([212] 874-0303), the going price for fresh white truffles is $69 per ounce.
Urbani Truffles ([718] 392-5050; http://www.urbaniusa.com) gets fresh truffle shipments three or four times a week and will fill mail orders. They’re $65 per ounce “extra grade” and $55 for “first choice.”
Since more people are entertaining at home, shop owner Rosario Safina says the most welcome gift to bring to a dinner party is a truffle.
“You’d be very surprised how many times people call and say, ‘I want one nice truffle.’ “