FOR THE CONSUMMATE FOODIE
Maybe they fancy themselves an undiscovered kitchen talent. Or can’t eat a meal without posting it. Or are just always hungry. Wherever they fall on the food chain, if they know their au jus from their au gratin, these awe-inspiring gourmet picks are for them.
FRANTOIO MURAGLIA INTENSE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Whether cooking or dipping, up every dish with this award-winning Italian olive oil. Produced in Northern Apulia from Coratina olives, then cold-pressed using traditional granite grindstone, it features intense green flavors with fragrances of fennel, artichoke, pepper, and hay. Presented in a stunning rose gold bottle, it’s equal parts décor and ingredient.
SPICEWALLA SIGNATURE BLENDS, SET OF 18
Curry favor with the gourmand in your life with this bright and cheery spices set. Founded by James Beard–nominated chef Meherwan Irani, Spicewalla sources small batches directly from quality suppliers to ensure the freshness of every spice they pack. Full of off-the-beaten-path varieties and crowd favorites, this set boasts Chaat Masala, Ras el Hanout, Berbere, Cowboy Steak Rub, Everything Bagel, and more signature picks. But the real story may just be the adorable tin packaging, which we can’t get enough of. One might even say it’s kinda a big dill.
LE CREUSET MINI COCOTTES, SET OF 4
Few things have more retro charm than Le Creuset’s darling individual pots. Everything from flan to peach cobbler to baked eggs to soufflé somehow tastes better in little self-serve portions (plus, bonus, they cook faster, too!). Crafted of the iconic French brand’s signature stoneware, they go from oven to table to fridge to dishwasher, for the ultimate in ease. Also, because they come in a rainbow of colors, they make great serveware additions for sugar or dips.
CRAFTHOUSE BY FORTESSA GLASS SMOKE CLOCHE WITH SMOKER & CHIPS
For dinner as theater, the sleek wood-and-glass Crafthouse by Fortessa smoker is about as dramatic as it gets. Designed by world champion bartender Charles Joly, the handheld smoker (and included chips) turns classic cocktails, cheeses, and nuts into decadent smoky dreams. It's part grown-up toy, part gadget genius, and entirely sure to wow them.
LENOX LX REMIX BOWLS, SET OF 4
Turn morning cereals and afternoon soups into opulent dining experiences with these gilded bowls featuring the vintage border of the brand’s iconic Westchester vase motif from 1915. As part of its Remix collection, Lenox has taken some of its most beloved patterns and updated them with bright pops of color, making for the perfect blend of modern tradition.
BRASS MONKEY BAR NONE DRINKING JOURNAL
This fun stocking stuffer features hundreds of cocktail recipes, trivia, space for journaling, and a running inventory of your bar. The book begins with a simple two-ingredient drink, and then every recipe builds on that, so as you move through the book, you build your home bar, in just about the most fun way possible.
KITCHENAID CORDLESS 7-SPEED HAND BLENDER
It’s the gift they’ll reach for again and again. This easy-to-use and easy-to-store immersion blender is the insider’s go-to for smooth-as-can-be soups, purees, batters, and sauces. While one of its main benefits is that it can be immersed in any vessel, from a pot on the stove to a large mixing bowl, it also comes with a blender jar and lid (ideal for smoothies and milkshakes).
TRUFF 3-PIECE HOT SAUCE VARIETY PACK
Any foodie worth their salt will flip over this mouthwatering set. Combining two darlings of the culinary world—hot sauce and truffles—this spicy trio enhances eggs, meats, pastas, and pretty much every dish we can think of. The beautifully packaged set includes The Original, Hotter, and White TRUFF hot sauces, and is sure to be the hottest gift of the season.
ULLO WINE PURIFIER
Compatible with reds, whites, and roses, this first-of-its-kind filter and aerator purifies wine by removing bitter sulfites (which are added during production and no longer needed once the bottle is opened). The result is a robust glass of wine that tastes as it was meant to in its natural state.
TRUFFLIN PEARL PRIMUS CAVIAR (WHITE STURGEON)
Synonymous with luxury, this is the ultimate foodie treat. Found in the kitchens of top NYC restaurants including Eleven Madison Park and Masa, Trufflin now ships its decadent truffles and caviar worldwide. Packed to order, these medium-sized pearls have a mild buttery flavor that will delight sophisticated palates, and earn you the title of best gifter ever.